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On this page you will find support for discovering accessibility issues on your website. Manual testingYou cannot rely solely on automatic testing tools. Therefore, you must also carry out a manual review of your website and its content, such as documents. For example, you should manually test language, clarity of hyperlink names and keyboard navigation.Test your website manually on webbriktlinjer
Once you have made an inventory of your web content and tested your website, it is time to start remedying accessibility issues. Here you can read more about common errors that it can be a good idea to start tackling and get some tips on how to organise your work. Avoid the seven deadly sinsBelow are proposals of seven measures you should prioritise in terms of the website’s content and seven reme
An accessibility statement must be produced for all websites (a website has its own domain, for example sam.lu.se) as well as a contact form to enable visitors to report accessibility issues. About the accessibility statementIt should be easy for visitors to find the link to the statement, so you should ideally place the link in the footer of the website.The accessibility statement should include
Click on the links below for support on how to create accessible content.Text, language and structureLinksImagesWeb formsDocumentsVideoAudioTablesColour and contrast Contact Contact Lund University's accessibility expert via our contact form.You can also join the team "Nätverket för webbpublicister vid Lunds universitet" that has a channel for discussing web accessibility. Join the team and go dir
The University Admissions Board processes first and second-cycle admission cases that are not faculty-specific. The main purpose of the Admissions Board and Presiding Committee is to ensure that admissions are fair and transparent.The University Admissions BoardThe Admissions Board processes matters of a more general and overall nature, such as:decisions on specific selection criteria for individu
https://www.staff.lu.se/organisation-and-governance/organisation/boards/university-admissions-board - 2025-10-01
Here you will find tips for how to write accessible texts, along with support for formatting texts correctly in your content management system. Tips for writing accessible web textsAdapt your languageBelow you can find some general tips to use when working on the language of your text.Write in a polished, simple and comprehensible manner (Swedish Language Act).Adapt the text to the visitor’s needs
Visual content using AI In order to use AI-generated content in your communication you need to consider certain legal aspects and the framework set by the University’s graphic profile. Communication and graphic profile Purchases, invoices, finances IT, mail and telephony Events, digital meetings, conferences Digital meetings Read about digital meetings and the tools that Lund University provides.
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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 Degrees and recognition. 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 RegulationsDegrees and recognition processes and provides support related t
https://www.staff.lu.se/research-and-education/education-support/study-administration/degrees - 2025-10-01
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
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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 - 2025-10-01
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 - 2025-10-01
