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There are still plenty of M365 Copilot licences available – and now is the perfect time to get started. This spring, we are offering practical Copilot workshops where you can try it out for yourself, ask questions and discover ways of working that will make a real difference to your everyday tasks. Here are three quick steps to get started: 1. Register for a workshop (places are limited)During the

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/secure-your-copilot-licence-get-started-quickly-workshops - 2026-04-18

All employees now have the opportunity to increase their awareness around academic freedom and influence the University’s work in the area. Invitations to discussions at faculties and divisions will be sent out during the spring. Are we overly influenced by the demands of financiers and politicians? Are we muted by self-censorship and the Overton Window? What does academic freedom really mean, and

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/take-opportunity-express-your-opinion-academic-freedom - 2026-04-18

The names of the 45 new assistant professors (associate senior lecturers) and visiting professors who will become our colleagues have been published. University Management has previously written about the remarkable interest these initiatives have generated. This resulted in a total of 1,327 applications. We now have the opportunity to get to know our new colleagues Our new colleagues come from ma

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/welcoming-our-new-colleagues-around-world - 2026-04-18

Following several years of project work, a unified education website has finally been published at lu.se and lunduniversity.lu.se. Students looking for summer courses and autumn programmes will find new and redesigned education pages where programmes and courses are presented step by step based on the prospective student’s decision-making process. A unified education website (Swedish abbreviation

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/unified-education-website-now-live - 2026-04-18

It is now possible again for university organisations, staff and students to apply for funding for initiatives aimed at preventing discrimination and promoting equal conditions and gender equality. Funding for initiatives for equal opportunities, gender equality and preventive work against discrimination within Lund University  The funds are intended to stimulate long-term and sustainable active w

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/time-apply-funding-equal-opportunities-2026 - 2026-04-18

The payslip function in Primula is disabled until 13 February. This means that you, as an employee, cannot view your payslip during this period. The reason for this is that not all members of the OFR/S and Seko employee organisations have yet had a salary appraisal with their manager regarding their new salary. The new salaries will be paid with the February salary, retroactively from the salary r

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-not-possible-view-your-payslip-primula-moment - 2026-04-18

The courses are aimed at all teaching staff at Lund University and are suitable for teachers at all levels. The courses are offered in a blended format, i.e., a combination of classroom teaching and online assignments, unless otherwise stated. The application is open until 15 April. The Division for Higher Education Development (AHU) offers courses in higher education pedagogy with a focus on the

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-ahus-higher-education-teaching-and-learning-courses-autumn-2026 - 2026-04-18

The Electoral College is now starting the process of appointing three new academic staff representatives to the University Board for the next term of office. The term of office for the three current members ends on 30 April 2026, and the new members will be appointed for the period 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029. The process of appointing academic staff representatives is regulated by the Higher Educ

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/propose-candidates-spring-2026-election-academic-staff-representatives-university-board - 2026-04-18

Two issues that have taken up a relatively large part of my time since I became pro vice-chancellor five years ago are the management of research data and IT security. Both were areas in which LU did not really live up to the expectations of a top 100 university. There are, naturally, many points of contact between the areas, and both require a larger element of university-wide solutions than what

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/strengthened-it-security-and-better-support-research-data-two-crucial-steps-forward-tomorrows - 2026-04-18

The Recruitment Committee has now decided which candidates will be called for a first interview for the position of Vice-Chancellor. The candidates will be interviewed by the Recruitment Committee in March. The candidates called for a first interview are:Aylin Ahadi, professor, Lund UniversityMats Benner, professor, Lund UniversityMartin Malmsten, professor, University of CopenhagenErik Renström,

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/five-candidates-called-interview-vice-chancellor-position - 2026-04-18

Increased knowledge and understanding of what women go through during menopause contributes to a better work environment. There are now several planned initiatives to support this. Managers are offered a course that aims to help them provide better support to staff. And staff members are invited to a seminar. Menopause is a phase of life that all women go through but which is experienced in differ

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/initiatives-enhance-knowledge-about-menopause - 2026-04-18

A detailed timetable for the switch to Telia, Box Sync to close down and smart programs to make day-to-day work easier. Change of telephony supplier – updateThe quality assurance process for the new subscription has been completed. There will be a freeze period until 10 March during which no new telephony cases can be processed. If you have any questions, contact Service Desk.There is a dedicated

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-news-timetable-telephony-supplier-switch-biorender-more-widely-available-box-teams - 2026-04-18

The salary review has now concluded and all members of the employee organisations SACO, OFR/S and Seko (and unaffiliated staff) have reached an agreement on their new salaries. This means that the new salaries will be paid 25 February retroactively from the salary review date of 1 October 2025. Student assistants and doctoral students received their new salaries in November 2025.Salary review | St

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-salaries-will-be-paid-25-february - 2026-04-18

The Government is allocating SEK 40 million to Swedish universities’ holding companies to boost the commercialisation of research-based ideas and Sweden’s position as a leading innovation nation. Lund University’s holding company, LU Ventures, will receive SEK 5,240,000 – the largest grant for 2026. The investment is to help develop more research results into solutions that benefit society. The un

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-university-top-recipient-governments-innovation-investments - 2026-04-18

When research results are to become companies, questions can arise regarding conflicts of interest and secondary employment (bisyssla). LU Innovation's legal adviser Fredrik Engfeldt answers what you need to considerIf I'm a researcher at Lund University, can I start my own company based on my research?Yes, absolutely! The professor's privilege (lärarundantaget) gives you the right to transfer and

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/what-rules-or-guidelines-apply-if-i-want-start-business-while-lu - 2026-04-18

The Humanities Lab is a university-wide research infrastructure that enables research on behaviour, communication, cognition, and culture. The lab offers free access to advanced technology, methodological support, and expertise for all researchers at Lund University, regardless of faculty, and supports projects from idea to data collection to analysis. The lab hosts a unique combination of sensor-

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/open-event-26-27-february-discover-humanities-lab - 2026-04-18

Lund University's Centre for Preparedness and Resilience (LUPREP) is now announcing internal research funding for interdisciplinary projects focusing on Swedish societal preparedness and resilience. The initiative is aimed at researchers at all faculties and offers funding for doctoral students and postdocs starting in 2026. Applications are open until 30 April.What does the initiative entail?The

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-internal-research-funding-preparedness-and-resilience - 2026-04-18

Teaching staff and researchers can now get access to ChatGPT free of charge. ChatGPT provides generative AI support for analysis and problem-solving in a secure environment. ChatGPT Edu has been developed specifically for higher education institutions and provides access to more powerful models and more stable performance. Focus on security and integrity A crucial difference between this licence a

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/free-one-year-chatgpt-licence-researchers-and-teaching-staff - 2026-04-18

As part of the work with Global Dynamic Engagement (GDE), Lund University is announcing calls for funding to stimulate collaboration and activities that strengthen our international impact in research, education, innovation and cooperation.  The purpose of the seed funds is to pave the way for new collaborations with leading international universities and create exchanges of experience that furthe

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-funding-international-collaborations-and-activities-2026 - 2026-04-18

Lund University works actively to ensure that students and staff feel secure, regardless of ethnicity or religious belief. A review shows that the University works systematically on risk assessments, educational initiatives and core value-related activities to prevent threats and harassment. Global conflicts can affect both staff and students in different ways. The conflict between Israel and Pale

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/university-strengthens-its-efforts-ensure-secure-work-and-study-environment - 2026-04-18