On this page you will find information on insurance when travelling on behalf of Lund University. Content on this page:Things to consider when travelling for businessKammarkollegiet business travel insuranceDo you need help during your business trip?Kammarkollegiet travel insuranceSpending an extended period abroadSupplementary travel insuranceIf you are travelling on behalf of Lund University, yo

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Citizens are entitled to insight into public sector activities. And many people in society need the expertise held by researchers or academics. The media can be an important channel in this communication. When you are contacted for an interview or asked for information by the media, there is a lot to consider. If a journalist calls for an interview Find out what the issue is about, as well as the

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Researchers have a lot of knowledge and many ideas and suggestions which deserve to be put forward in public debate. Opinion pieces are a good channel for those who wish to influence, be active and take initiatives. There is not much space in the opinion pages of the major newspapers and the editors receive many requests. Therefore, it is a good idea to call the relevant editor in advance to find

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As a researcher, it may be of benefit to you to share your knowledge with decision-makers, industry, stakeholder groups and sometimes the general public. Lots of people may be interested in the conclusions you have arrived at as a researcher. In essence, popular science is about simplifying and “translating” science and research into something that people outside the research community can also ta

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How they should be written and what they should contain In the current media noise it is often difficult to break through with a piece of news. Editors around the country are inundated with press releases. To ensure that they are read, it is important for press releases to be written in a reader-friendly style. Communication freedom applies at the University, and individuals are freely permitted t

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This page provides information about secondary employment and how secondary employment is to be reported. Learn more about reporting secondary employment What should you do when a secondary employment is to be reported, and what types of secondary employments are permitted and not? The course Reporting secondary employment - what should I do? takes about 15 minutes to complete. Link to the course

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This page provides information about government occupational pensions, partial pensions, insurance, disability pensions and emeriti. Content on this page:The right to remain in employment until the age of 69How to apply for pensionPartial pensionHow to apply for partial pensionSickness pensionRetired professors – continued activitiesThe right to remain in employment until the age of 69As an employ

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This page provides information on issues that may arise in connection with resigning from your job. Content on this page:What applies if you are to resign?Notice periodFixed-term employeesAnnual leave and flexitimeWorking hoursCertificates and referencesUnemployment benefits (A-kassa)Property of the employerWhat applies if you are to resign?If you decide to resign, you must do so in the right form

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Do you want to contact your employee organisation, become a member or get involved as a representative? Here you can find contact details for the three organisations with which the Swedish Agency for Government Employers has signed collective agreements. Employee organisations are tasked with safeguarding their members’ interests in working life. They do this for example by providing support and a

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This page provides information for new employees at Lund University. Discover some of the most common things you might need to know about your new workplace. Content on this page: Terms of employmentIntroductionWelcome daysAccess cardSalary payment, paying bankActivate your LU account to access the IT systems you need for workInternal mailing codes, cost centresProfessional developmentInternal new

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This page provides information about the University´s preventive work against discrimination. Pursuant to Chapter 3 of the Discrimination Act (2008:567), the employer and education provider are to work with active measures. This means that the employer and education provider are to work continuously with preventive measures against discrimination and to promote equal rights and opportunities for a

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Read more about Lund University's vision, objectives and strategies A world-class university that works to understand, explain and improve our world and human condition. Strategic Plan (PDF 4,8 MB, new window) Download the Strategic Plan.  See organisational structure See an image of the organisational structure of Lund University. Gender equality and equal opportunities Read about how Lund Univer

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On this page you can see how the university is organised and how decisions are made within the organisation. This is how decisions are made at Lund University - Assistant University Director Karin Ekborg-Persson explains (English subtitles). University BoardThe University Board has the overall responsibility for all operations at Lund University. It consists of representatives of the University’s

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OVERVIEW OF THE LUND UNIVERSITY ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE Lund University organisational structure (click to enlarge the picture)  

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According to Lund University’s rules of procedure, an electoral college shall be in place, composed of a maximum of 48 members – 24 of them teaching staff with research or artistic expertise. It is also to include 12 members representing non-academic staff. Students are given the opportunity to appoint 12 members. The term of office for current members of the Electoral College is 2024-03-01 – 2027

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Lund University’s Rules and Regulations include all University-wide rules, such as regulations, general advice and guidelines on working environment, premises, finances, and more. Rules and RegulationsThe vice-chancellor – and, in case of absence, the deputy vice-chancellor – decides on various matters at weekly meetings.Decisions made at the vice-chancellor meetings Contact Office of the Vice-Cha

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Rules and regulations contains parts of Lund University's steering documents in English. For the complete collection (in Swedish) visit Medarbetarwebben. Lund University’s online rules and regulations include all University-wide rules, such as regulations, general advice and guidelines which are decided by the University Board, the vice-chancellor, the head of University administration, and the bo

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Decisions are made by the vice-chancellor at the vice-chancellor meetings, which normally take place once a week, usually on Thursdays. The decisions are made by the vice-chancellor or, in absence of the vice-chancellor, the deputy vice-chancellor. The head of administration participates in the decisions. See the list of vice-chancellor decisions on Medarbetarwebben (all in Swedish) Contact Office

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The decisions published in the English Rules and Regulations are only translations of the Swedish originals. In the event of any discrepancy between the original and the translation, the original takes precedence. All documents below open in a new window.Work environment goals for Lund University 2024-2027. Decision 2024-06-18. (PDF 220 kB)Lund University’s Crisis Management and Contingency Plan.

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The decisions published in the English Rules and Regulations are only translations of the Swedish originals. In the event of any discrepancy between the original and the translation, the original takes precedence. All documents below open in a new window.Guidelines for Direct Procurements. Decision 2024-12-20. (PDF 376 kB) Approval Rules – Guidelines for the Authority to Allocate Lund University’s

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