By webbansvarig [at] hr [dot] lu [dot] se (HR-sektionens webbansvarig) - published 1 April 2025 The University sets aside funding to stimulate work in support of gender equality and equal opportunities, which will be used, among other things, to promote a more even gender distribution among the university's professors. The faculties and the university´s specialised centres (USV) are hereby invited

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/funding-visiting-professors-underrepresented-gender - 2025-06-26

By sara [dot] hakansson [at] cec [dot] lu [dot] se (Sara Håkansson) - published 19 April 2025 Illustration: Catrin Jacobsson. Jesica López wins the Agenda 2030 Award for her research on the endangered Amazon rainforest. Carbon capture, end-of-life care and death cafés are also recognised in this year's edition. From the left Jamie Woodworth, in the middle Jesica López, the winner and Lina Lefstad

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/research-rainforests-death-cafes-and-seafloor-carbon-storage-wins-sustainability-award - 2025-06-26

By sanna [dot] trygg [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Sanna Trygg) - published 23 April 2025 Photo: Lund University Ten years’ work has paid off – UNESCO has added the unique archive of 500 in-depth interviews with Holocaust survivors to the Memory of the World Register. This means the Ravensbrück Archive is recognised as an example of cultural heritage of great value to humanity.   On 10 Apr

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/ravensbruck-archive-lund-receives-memory-world-status - 2025-06-26

By katarina [dot] lilliequist [at] skissernasmuseum [dot] lu [dot] se (Katarina Lilliequist) - published 15 April 2025 Illustration M&E Studio Skissernas Night is back – bigger and bolder than ever! Expect more daring art, experimental music, international performances, engaging talks, and creative workshops. Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere with DJs, delicious food, and refreshing drinks.

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/skissernas-night - 2025-06-26

By theo [dot] hagman-rogowski [at] soclaw [dot] lu [dot] se (Theo Hagman-Rogowski) - published 16 April 2025 An international consortium led by the Sociology of Law Department has received the equivalent of 61.5 million SEK to establish a PhD programme exploring social and legal structures in authoritarian countries in Central Asia. The programme will involve 17 doctoral researchers doing their Ph

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/eu55-million-grant-establish-international-phd-programme-coordinated-lund-university - 2025-06-26

Published 15 April 2025 A week-long event from 19-23 May will bring together 45 representatives from EUGLOH universities to collaborate on cultural issues in teaching and research. Participants will attend from Tromsø, Porto, Hamburg, Alcalá, Munich, Szeged and of course Lund. We have also invited speakers from Singapore and Melbourne. "Culture is an important part of the University’s soul. In May

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/cultural-networking-event-and-smask - 2025-06-26

By Louise [dot] Larsson [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Louise Larsson) - published 22 April 2025 The university-wide project “A unified web experience for education” has been rolling along at breakneck speed this spring – from in-house training for publishers in the new PIM system to further development of web design, technology and content. The launch is currently planned for February 2026

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/launch-unified-web-experience-education-planned-february-2026 - 2025-06-26

By anna [dot] mansfeld [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Anna Mansfeld) - published 23 April 2025 Our purchases account for a large part of the University’s carbon footprint. Every year, the University makes purchases worth SEK 1.5 billion. In Sweden as a whole, purchases amount to SEK 900 billion – equivalent to one-sixth of GDP. This has a significant climate impact. Therefore, it is importa

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/sustainable-procurement-how-you-employee-can-contribute-greener-future - 2025-06-26

By asa [dot] thormahlen [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Åsa Thormählen) - published 20 April 2025 The current interdisciplinary research groups at Pufendorf IAS offer a palette of inspiring events. All events are free of charge, but you need to register for them. Greyzone Genomics - 7 May7 May Theme Greyzone Genomics which will take Pufendorf IAS on a road trip to Stockholm and hold their event at (an

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/pufendorf-themes-invite-you-their-end-events - 2025-06-26

By eva [dot] johannesson [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Eva Johannesson) - published 7 May 2025 In February, the National Property Board (SFV) carried out supplementary test measurements on the air in several spaces of the Main University Building to ascertain the building’s air flows. The Occupational Health Service at Lund University has now completed its assessment of the health risks ba

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/main-university-building-will-be-closed-2026-onwards - 2025-06-26

By eva [dot] johannesson [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Eva Johannesson) - published 5 May 2025 In February, the National Property Board (SFV) carried out supplementary test measurements on the air in several spaces of the Main University Building to ascertain the building’s air flows. The Occupational Health Service at Lund University has now completed its assessment of the health risks ba

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/main-university-building-will-be-closed-2026-onwards-1 - 2025-06-26

Published 6 May 2025 Trump’s attack on US universities and their research is actually a broader attack on democratic values, according to historian of knowledge Johan Östling. By destroying them, the Trump administration is paving the way for a very different kind of society.  “We need to understand the breadth and depth of this offensive,” says Johan Östling.Could you put Trump’s actions against

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/researcher-johan-ostling-attack-us-universities-unprecedented - 2025-06-26

By maria [dot] esaiasson [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Maria Esaiasson) - published 2 May 2025 On November 19–20, we gather for the third time to listen, learn and discuss accessible and inclusive education. The conference is free and open to teaching staff and employees with close student contacts at Lund University. The conference is held in Swedish and English. The conference will run f

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/one-lu-everyone-conference-inclusive-education - 2025-06-26

By jenny [dot] hansson [at] cec [dot] lu [dot] se (Jenny Hansson) - published 1 May 2025 Lund University has high ambitions for integrating sustainable development into its education, research, external engagement and organisational development, and has been ranked the third most sustainable university in the world. Being an internationally recognised university is often thought to necessitate a c

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/sustainable-work-seminar-academic-flying-may-22 - 2025-06-26

Published 1 May 2025 For many years there has been an on-going discussion about how academic freedom is being challenged in many parts of the world, including Sweden. And when even some of the strongest academic bastions in the world such as Harvard are now fighting for their independence against the American federal administration’s political directives, it is clear that academia has not been cry

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/storm-clouds-gather-usa-institutional-freedom-and-independent-academia-are-essential - 2025-06-26

By webbansvarig [at] hr [dot] lu [dot] se (HR-sektionens webbansvarig) - published 7 May 2025 Negotiations between the employee organisation OFR/S and the University have now been concluded and OFR/S members will be called to a salary appraisal where their manager will justify the new salary. OFR/Smembers will be paid their new salary in May, retroactively from the salary review date of 1 October

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/2024-salary-review-ofrs-members-has-been-completed - 2025-06-26

By maria [dot] nilsson [at] bygg [dot] lu [dot] se (Maria Nilsson) - published 1 May 2025 In 2024, purchases of organic coffee and tea for machines and brewing stood in percentage terms at 57% compared with 55% in 2023. The percentage of Fairtrade-labelled coffee and tea was 40% in 2024 compared with 39% in 2023. The percentage of fresh milk and butter products, and powdered drinks increased somew

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/percentage-organic-and-fairtrade-coffee-and-tea-increased-2024 - 2025-06-26

By karin [dot] lilja [at] innovation [dot] lu [dot] se (Karin Lilja) - published 5 May 2025 Work on strengthening the University’s IT security through strong authentication is continuing. Have you made a start? The most recent figures show that only around a fifth of Lund University’s staff members have made a start on strong authentication. Ensure that you obtain strong authentication as soon as

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lucat-now-has-strong-authentication-place - 2025-06-26

By anna [dot] mansfeld [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Anna Mansfeld) - published 3 May 2025 Major roadworks around Lund will soon affect commuting options for those who work in Lund but live outside the city. The road projects affect the E22 at the Lund Södra interchange and road 108 between Staffanstorp and Lund. At certain times there will be planned total road closures during the period

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-soon-time-total-closures-e22-and-road-108 - 2025-06-26

By karin [dot] lilja [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Karin Lilja) - published 16 May 2025 LU Box users have previously been able to log in either with an externally set password or via single sign-on (SSO). On May 26, the option to log in with an external password will be removed. After that date, users will only be able to log in to LU Box using single sign-on (SSO).If you have been using a

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/changes-lu-box - 2025-06-26