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Lund University, through the Centre for Language and Literature, offers the course ”Written English for Scholarly Publication”, which is open for any academic staff member (e.g. doctoral students, researchers, post-docs, lecturers, and professors) in any area of study who want to improve their written English for scholarly publication. Your research deserves to be communicated efficiently, effecti

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/got-sneaky-feeling-your-english-not-good-enough-scholarly-publication - 2026-04-23

Subprojects in the Lund University Action plan for internationalisation have investigated different aspects of how internationalisation should be developed. Final reports from subprojects have been approved by the International Council, and employees and students are welcome to discuss results and proposals through a series of webinars during 2021. 25 May: Mapping of mobility windows.             

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/results-action-plan-internationalisation - 2026-04-23

Obstacles to internationalisation need to be removed Published 27 September 2021 Lund University often talks about internationalisation and the importance of working internationally, both through research collaborations and in education. As we live in a globalised era, major and complex issues cannot be resolved other than through international collaboration. The pandemic and climate change are cl

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/erik_renstrom_the_vice-chancellor-blog - 2026-04-23

"Mastery of the law gives you power. And I want to use that power to support the vulnerable" says Sofia Åkerman, doctoral student at the Department of Law with personal experience of vulnerability and self-harming behaviour. She survived, but several of her friends did not. The Lego bricks occupy a central position in the middle of the living-room floor of Sofia Åkerman's home, a terraced house in

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/using-law-fight-vulnerable - 2026-04-23

Increased collaboration within the faculties and a general revitalisation.  This is already a clear result from the RQ20 research evaluation that was presented in March. “We have caught sight of each other” was a frequent comment heard in a round of telephone calls to the deans and research managers. Most of the faculties were encouraged to identify their strengths, combine their strengths and mak

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/faculties-regrouping-after-rq20 - 2026-04-23

What kind of an image of yourself do you present on social media? And why? Carys Egan-Wyer, researcher in Consumer Culture, believes that in some ways leisure time has become a type of work. Showing off the perfect meals, gardens and jogging sessions also says something about us and our time. You probably know what it's like. Despite the burnt pots and sauce all over the stove: a photo of a beauti

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/leisure-time-ordeal-enjoy - 2026-04-23

On 4 May, the first joint research conference on sustainable development was held at Lund University. During the event, over 70 research contributions were presented to researchers, students and international participants. The conference highlighted the University’s extensive range of sustainability-related research, while discussions addressed the potential for more collaboration and the challeng

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/how-do-we-generate-knowledge-about-sustainable-development - 2026-04-23

On 27 May, the Swedish government presented its five-step plan for adaptation and easing of the restrictions applied due to the Covid-19 pandemic. One of the new recommendations is for digital learning no longer to be the default mode for higher education. This means that it will be possible to conduct education on site at universities and colleges as of 1 June. The reason why this is happening no

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/digital-learning-will-no-longer-be-recommended-default-mode - 2026-04-23

Enjoying your job is a condition for both academic success and freedom, according to pro vice-chancellor Jimmie Kristensson. He is in charge of the University’s new initiative for gender equality and equal opportunities. The work environment has also moved up on the agenda. Jimmie Kristensson is taking the opportunity to breathe a little fresh air outside the Wrangel building. He has been in non-s

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/going-work-should-be-fun-0 - 2026-04-23

It is still unclear how much students and staff will be on campus in the autumn, but a gradual return is being planned. Discussions are also being held as to whether technical and administrative staff will be able to continue working from home after the pandemic. At the University, teaching staff and researchers have long been able to choose to work from home when that was most effective for them

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/how-are-we-work-autumn - 2026-04-23

The owlet, little over three weeks old, squints slightly as Hannah Watson lays it on its back in a plastic container that once held vanilla ice cream. It seems quite happy there. Things get a little trickier when the owlet is to be measured, weighed and swabbed for bacterial samples from both front and behind. Finally, a little prick with a needle to see whether it is a male or female, and whether

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/tracking-owls-send-sms-their-nests - 2026-04-23

During the spring a lot has been done regarding the University’s work on gender equality, equal opportunities, harassment, sexual harassment and victimisation. “We have now started to create the conditions that are needed to carry out the work on these issues in a good and clear manner”, says Jimmie Kristensson who is pro vice-chancellor for communication, integrity and character. The university-w

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/we-are-now-strengthening-our-work-prevent-discrimination-and-achieve-gender-equality-and-equal - 2026-04-23

Three research projects involving a total of 10 postdocs received grants in the first round of Lund University’s research programme for excellence, focusing on Agenda 2030 and sustainable development. A total of 33 applications were submitted, of which 28 were reviewed by an external, international panel. “This is the first time that Lund University has launched such an extensive excellence progra

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/ten-postdocs-kick-excellence-programme-sustainable-development - 2026-04-23

LTH and the Faculty of Science have decided to set up a joint office for the design and realisation of the continued work on establishment. The office is to coordinate and implement the decisions these faculties take on establishment in Science Village The University has a vision of creating a knowledge environment with modern and developed opportunities for teaching, research and external engagem

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/work-establishment-science-village-continues-faculties - 2026-04-23

In January 2020, the National Library of Sweden, the University Library and four other university libraries in Sweden (Uppsala, Gothenburg, Stockholm and Umeå) reached an agreement to jointly digitalise and make available all Swedish printed materials. Swedish periodicals from 1850 to 1900 are the first to be made available. For the considerable benefit of research and higher education, Sweden’s p

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/digitalisation-swedish-printed-materials-takes - 2026-04-23

Representation handlar inte bara om vem som blir vald. Det handlar också om vem som får tillgång till beslutsfattare. Orly Siow, Ashlee Christoffersen och Ceri Fowler har genomfört forskning om kontakten mellan regeringsministrar och ideella organisationer. Forskningen visar på tydliga ojämlikheter i vem som får tillgång till politiska beslutsfattare. Resultaten visar på stora skillnader i vilka s

https://www.svet.lu.se/artikel/vem-lyssnas-det-pa-intersektionalitet-ngoer-och-politiskt-tilltrade-till-beslutsfattare - 2026-04-23

Esther Calvo har framgångsrikt försvarat sin avhandling med titeln "Old Foe, New Friend? Rhetorical responses of mainstream parties towards a radical right party". Gratulerar doktor Calvo! SammanfattningMed sina markanta valframgångar befäster högerradikala (populistiska) partier (RRP) sin närvaro i många västerländska demokratier. Det är väldokumenterat att etablerade partier ändrar sina politisk

https://www.svet.lu.se/artikel/esther-calvo-har-framgangsrikt-forsvarat-sin-avhandling - 2026-04-23

Karin Aggestam har bidragit till Riksbankens Jubileumsfonds årsbok 2025 om Israel, Palestina och den rättvisa freden. Ett boksläpp skedde på Kulturhuset i Stockholm den 26 april under Kulturnatten: "Studio Rättvisa - naturen, censuren och straffet"Läs mer här: https://view.publitas.com/riksbankens-jubileumsfond/rj2025_rattvisa_aggestam_978-91-7655-012-0/page/1RJ:s årsbok: https://www.rj.se/samverk

https://www.svet.lu.se/artikel/karin-aggestam-om-israel-palestina-och-den-rattvisa-freden - 2026-04-23

Nicolas Rodriguez Hedenbratt har framgångsrikt försvarat sin avhandling med titeln "Politiken bakom styrningen av radio och TV i västliga demokratier". Gratulerar doktor Rodriguez Hedenbratt! Disputationen ägde rum fredagen den 2 maj 2025, kl. 10.00, i Edens hörsal, Allhelgona kyrkogata 14, Lund. Fakultetsopponent: Professor Jesper Strömbäck, Göteborgs universitet. Handledare: Agustin Goenaga Bitr

https://www.svet.lu.se/artikel/nicolas-rodriguez-hedenbratt-har-framgangsrikt-forsvarat-sin-avhandling-0 - 2026-04-23

Annika Björkdahl och Sofia Cognini har publicerat artikeln “Anti-genderism in 280 characters: A study of Matteo Salvini and Giorgia Meloni’s online discourse” i Party Politics . Författarna analyserar hur Italiens högerledare Matteo Salvini och Giorgia Meloni använder Twitter/X för att sprida anti-genderbudskap och visar hur politikerna utövar kunskapsmakt genom tre retoriska grepp: försvar av den

https://www.svet.lu.se/artikel/annika-bjorkdahl-och-sofia-cognini-om-italienska-hogerledares-anti-genderbudskap - 2026-04-23