Finally! We are now (almost) at the execution phase of the ventilation project in the Ecology building! Years of planning and discovering that “nobody thought of this” have hopefully prepared us as much as possible for what is going to happen. So what will actually happen? The entire ventilation system at the Ecology building attic will be exchanged for a new one! Half this summer, and the other h

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/renovation-ventilation-ecology-building - 2025-08-27

The basis of the legislation is that permanent employment becomes an even stronger norm and fixed-term employment is more quickly converted to permanent employment. The time is 1 year of fixed-term employment instead of the previous 2 years and is counted retroactively from the first of March this year. What do the new rules mean for our various employment types? General fixed-term employment (ALV

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/new-employment-rules-come-force-first-october - 2025-08-27

We have now created two new pages – one Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and one web version of our strategic plan. The FAQ is mainly intended for younger researchers at the department who are responsible for their own grants. Other people may also have good use of the FAQ, so please do check it out. Our strategic plan is converted into a web version which makes it more readable, easier to find an

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/faq-and-strategic-plan-two-new-web-pages - 2025-08-27

The new sign is correct with a green colour. Photo: Erling Jirle. The old site where we were supposed to gather in case of a fire alarm, at the so-called assembly point, at the parking lot in front of Naturvetarvägen 6A has been moved to the lawn between the Ecology Building and the Biology Building, near the small bridge over our stream. You will find instructions about what to do in case of a fi

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/new-assembly-point-case-fire-ecology-building - 2025-08-27

In an effort to reduce electricity prices ahead of the coming winter, the government is asking all authorities to save as much energy as possible. We, therefore, need to review our energy use and see where we can save. If we all chip in and save, the risk of planned power cuts during the winter is reduced. Henrik Wendel and the Health, environment and safety committee – working group will go throu

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/avoid-power-outages-save-energy - 2025-08-27

Information has already been sent out about the strained electricity situation and the risk of disconnection of electricity. In order for you to know what to do in the event of a power cut, the department has drawn up a plan. The department has appointed key persons who are responsible for the safe shutting down of labs, sensitive instruments and other spaces. The only thing you need to consider/k

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/case-planned-power-outages - 2025-08-27

Now is registration to BLAM 2023 open. This year the conference is between 13 and 14 April at Palaestra. BLAM stands for Biology in Lund Annual Meeting and is a two-day-long conference arranged by our PhD students. All posters and talks (except two invited plenary speakers) are done by the PhD students. The meeting is open for all working in the department.

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/registration-blam-2023-open - 2025-08-27

If you are a PhD student at the department and work with some kind of genetically oriented project, don't miss the opportunity to apply for a grant from Jörgen Lindström's foundation. The last day to apply is 20 October. Application and more information about the grant.

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/grant-application-jorgen-lindstroms-foundation-open - 2025-08-27

Only one month is left until we shut down parts of the Ecology building for this summer’s ventilation project! With a few exceptions, buildings B and F will be closed during June, July and August. If you want to access those parts of the building for something temporary, like picking something up, that’s ok. But we want you to do it from 09.00-15.00 on weekdays. If you want to access the freezer c

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/ventilation-rebuilding-ecology-building - 2025-08-27

The summer is approaching and we want to draw your attention to the fact that it is high time to start planning for matters that need to be completed before the summer vacations. As employment matters are handled by both department and faculty, the dates become especially important when staffing is low. In order to be able to finish in time for the summer, we have some dates for processing recruit

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/recruitment-during-summer-2023 - 2025-08-27

A working group, consisting of Edith Hammer, Anders Nilsson and Eric Warrant, have created proposals for a new organisation of the units in the department. The group presented these proposals at a meeting on 5 May. Take a closer look at the proposals. If you missed the meeting it was recorded and is published on the same page. All current units will have meetings and discuss these new proposals. W

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/proposals-new-units-department - 2025-08-27

Due to updated safety regulations from the Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency (Kammarkollegiet), the university's insurance company, we have new procedures for how we handle lithium-ion batteries in our premises from 1 December 2023 The following applies to all of the department's premises:You are allowed to charge and use lithium-ion batteries in mobile phones, tablets, and lapto

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/handling-lithium-ion-batteries-departments-premises - 2025-08-27

The department board decided to proceed with the proposal for new units. It is now clear that the department will get five new units next year. Today's six units will be merged into five and new unit managers will be appointed. We have created a page where we will post all the information about the new units on an ongoing basis.

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/new-units-next-year - 2025-08-27

Now the new unit managers have signed all agreements and delegations, and their appointment will come into effect on February 1st. The units still go by the designations A-E, which means that naming is first on the agenda. So start thinking about suggestions!Our new unit managers are:Unit A – Mats HanssonUnit B – Eric WarrantUnit C – Anders NilssonUnit D – Staffan BenschUnit E – Magne FribergIf yo

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/new-and-not-so-new-unit-managers - 2025-08-27

The new units are now operational in full mode. This also means that some units have changed administrators. You can find both unit managers, administrators, and all our groups and committees on our new internal page Organisation and contact.

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/who-do-i-turn-my-new-unit - 2025-08-27

The work of coming up with names for the new departments is now complete. And our head, Jessica Abbott, has made an official decision. The departments are now named as follows:Division A – Molekylär biovetenskap/Molecular biosciencesDivision B – Sinnesbiologi/Sensory biologyDivision C – Funktionell ekologi/Functional ecologyDivision D – Evolutionär ekologi och infektionsbiologi/Evolutionary ecolog

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/new-names-new-departments - 2025-08-27

On 30 June, some of our buildings will change address. This is to make it easier for the emergency services to find us. The small road that goes past the Ecology Building and continues behind the Biology Building has been named Kontaktvägen. This means that the main entrance to the Ecology Building is at Kontaktvägen 10. The main entrance to the Biology Building will remain on Sölvegatan but will

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/we-are-changing-address - 2025-08-27

During the summer holidays of 2024, getting administrative, technical and IT help may take longer. The management, administrative, technical and IT personnel are on holiday during the following dates. You find which administrator is taking care of which unit on our administration page. Remember that administrative tasks may take longer time during the summer! ManagementNameDateJessica AbbottWill s

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/summer-holidays-management-joint-administrative-and-technical-personnel - 2025-08-27

Big changes are coming that could affect your access to the Lund University network. Make sure your devices are up to date to stay connected and secure. Read on to learn how these upcoming deadlines and updates might impact you and what you need to do to stay prepared. Links within the pageWindows 10MacOS12ArcGis DesktopAnacondaSolidWorksImportant Notice: Windows 10 end of lifePlease be advised th

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/changes-licenses-and-software-end-life - 2025-08-27

We are thrilled to announce the Department's Spring 2025 Seminar Series, featuring an exciting lineup of speakers from across the globe. The seminars will take place every Thursday at 13:15 in the Blue Hall in the Ecology Building. After the talks, there will be time for fika and mingling.Here is the complete schedule for spring 2025:All links, except the one to BLAM, lead to personal web pages on

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/spring-2025-seminar-series-announced - 2025-08-27