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Links form the basis of the internet, which is why it is important for links to be relevant, rich in content and specific. Visitors should understand where the link is taking them and what content is to be expected when clicking on it. Tips for creating accessible linksThe link text should be informative, comprehensible and self-contained. Simply writing “Read more” or “More information” will not
The images on your website should also be accessible for visitors who cannot view the images. The images should therefore be described using an “alternative text” (alt text), which can be read out by a screen reader, for example. Tips for writing an alternative textPresent the content of the image.Be factual and brief.If the image is a photo, specify this last in the alternative text. Example:Two
This page provides information about the administration of degrees at Lund University, and the help on offer to staff from the Degree Office. More information about applying for degree certificates at lu.seDegree certificate FAQ at lu.seMore information about education (first, second and third cycle) in the Rules and RegulationsThe Degree Office processes and provides support related to degreesThe
https://www.staff.lu.se/research-and-education/education-support/study-administration/degrees - 2025-07-25
For new employees Welcome to Lund University! The university is an international workplace with over 50 different languages represented. We have compiled information about the practical things you will need in order to start working. Courses for international university staff Salary Professional and careers development Terms of employment Migration Welcome to Sweden! Learn more about different typ
https://www.staff.lu.se/employment - 2025-07-25
The information on this page is mainly directed at those who create their own forms from scratch. Certain content management systems have their own modules or add-on programmes that can help you create a form. Things to remember when creating a formEnsure you don’t shut out any visitors by providing non-accessible forms. Below are a few important points to remember:Consider again whether every fie
Documents published on the website as of 23 September 2018 are subject to the new Act and therefore need to be adapted for accessibility. A webpage is preferable to a documentBefore making your document accessible, consider whether the information can be presented as a webpage instead. A webpage is preferable to a document from the perspective of accessibility. If you need to publish the document
Video helps many people absorb and understand information. This page provides you with tips for how to make your video accessible for as many people as possible, regardless of physical ability, for example. Accessible videos benefit manyAn accessible video helps not only people with physical disabilities, but many other people too. For example, it is very common for people to choose to watch video
Offer text alternatives if a recording consists solely of audio, for example a podcast. Users who cannot hear audio recordings should have the option of accessing the content via an alternative representation. Tips for creating accessible audio recordingsOffer a text-based script or some other form of presentation that does not exclude visitors who are unable to hear the recording.Remember to spea
There are strong grounds for not using tables, and our recommendation is for you to avoid them as far as possible. With that said – below are some good tips for those of you opting to create your own tables. Creating an accessible tableRemember to only use tables to present data, not for layout purposes.To ensure tables are accessible, you need to check that the HTML code is correct. A number of p
In order to create accessible content on the web, you need to be aware of how your choice of colours and contrast affects accessibility. You also need to be aware of, and follow, the existing guidelines. If you have ever tried to read a website on a mobile phone while standing in bright sunlight, you will understand the importance of clear contrasts. For people with colour blindness, for example,
All countries in the European Union must now have laws in place governing web accessibility. In Sweden we have the law on accessibility to digital public service. This law means that the websites of all public bodies must fulfil the legislative requirements governing accessibility from 23 September 2020. The purpose of the law is to increase digital accessibility for all users, including people wi
Quality assurance and enhancement in education includes all activities aimed at ensuring, developing and improving the quality of the courses and study programmes. Quality assurance and enhancement at Lund University is based on the University’s strategic plan and quality policy. It is also based on the national quality assurance system that the Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ) is responsi
https://www.staff.lu.se/research-and-education/education-support/quality-assurance-and-enhancement - 2025-07-25
The Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ) is tasked with evaluating the quality of higher education and research. The government assigns UKÄ's remit. The national quality assurance system is based on the higher education institutions taking considerable individual responsibility for their own internal quality assurance. The Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ) carries out four types of revi
https://www.staff.lu.se/research-and-education/education-support/quality-assurance-and-enhancement/national-reviews - 2025-07-25
Widening participation is an important part of Lund University’s efforts to be an inclusive higher education institution that welcomes everyone to higher education. The University is to work for diversity in education, stimulate underrepresented groups to apply to higher education and work to counteract socially uneven recruitment. Page contents:Widening participation – for an inclusive University
https://www.staff.lu.se/research-and-education/education-support/widening-participation - 2025-07-25
Here you can read more about how the salary review at Lund University works. Content on this page: Overhaul of salariesNegotiationsThose covered by the salary reviewSalary setting based on performance and resultsStaff appraisal and individual planningContinuous follow-up of staff appraisalsSpecific follow-up discussion before salary reviewNew salaryFor members in Saco-SFor members in OFR/S or Seko
https://www.staff.lu.se/employment/salary/salary-review - 2025-07-25
Further down this page you will find a glossary of words and terms.Go directly to the Information Security GlossaryWhy is Information Security needed? In order to carry out your work and duties as an employee, researcher or student, you both produce and have access to large amounts of information and data necessary for your particular role. It needs to be correct and accessible whenever you need i
https://www.staff.lu.se/support-and-tools/security/information-security - 2025-07-25
In line with the Lund University Strategic Plan, we strive for the highest quality of education, with learning environments that are characterised by both teaching and research, excellent study environment and good learning support. Evaluation of ongoing courses and study programmesEvaluation of ongoing courses and study programmes takes place in several different ways. Regardless of the method, t
The research portal is the visitor interface for primarily external target groups, such as colleagues from other universities, the media and the general public. On this page you will find how the portal can help you as a researcher and how to update the information on it. How the Research Portal helps youThe research portal gives an overview of the research conducted at Lund University. As a resea
https://www.staff.lu.se/research-and-education/research-support/lucris/research-portal - 2025-07-25
Your research, the information about you as a researcher, is spread across the world and represented on many different platforms and databases. By ensuring that your profiles in these databases are correct, you keep your collected research accessible and searchable, which increases its visibility and dissemination. There are many IDs and platforms to consider, but we recommend that you:Get ORCID,
Do you need help to produce a video, animation or illustration? If so, you can contact the University’s production team. Would you like to engage the production team? Send an email to johan [dot] nyman [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se and you will be contacted for a start-up meeting. If you need help purely with illustrations that will not be used in moving material, contact illustration [at]
