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From 1 January 2026, new guidelines for business travel apply. The rules are broadly the same as before, except with regards to air travel. The new guidelines mean that you are to choose biofuel where this is possible and avoid connecting flights. This is to reduce climate impact. Regulations and general recommendations have been collated into a single document to make it easier to find informatio

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-guidelines-business-travel-and-new-options-rail-travel-europe - 2026-04-18

Generative AI is quickly changing the way we work, learn and create knowledge. To address this development, a new AI policy has been developed to provide employees and students with guiding principles on how to use the technology in a responsible, ethical and transparent manner. What does the policy entail?The policy states that generative AI is to assist, not replace, users’ skills and creativity

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-ai-policy-provide-guidance - 2026-04-18

The University continues to strengthen its international impact through Global Dynamic Engagement (GDE). Ahead of 2026, the Vice-Chancellor has established new roadmaps for the geographical areas in which the University operates. The roadmaps serve as guidance for the university-wide global work in research, education, innovation and collaboration, based on democracy and academic freedom. The focu

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/global-roadmaps-2026-lund-university-strengthens-its-international-work - 2026-04-18

This year's call focuses on a sustainable food chain – from farm to fork. Between December 1, 2025 and April 7, 2026, you can apply for funding for projects that strengthen the food chain and contribute to increased crisis preparedness and sustainability. KompetensfondenLund University and Trelleborg municipality operate Kompetensfonden within a joint collaboration agreement that will promote inno

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-funding-kompetensfonden-trelleborg-2026 - 2026-04-18

The University’s annual academic ceremony is marked by a solemn ceremony focusing on undergraduate education. The celebration is held in connection with Charles Day, the day on which Lund University was inaugurated in 1668. The annual celebration is an opportunity to honour the university and important people associated with it with music and speeches. During the ceremony, several people who have

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/time-universitys-annual-academic-ceremony-23-january - 2026-04-18

International mentors welcome new students on the platform at Lund Central Station. They help with bags, lifts and loading luggage onto the bus that takes them on to the Ingvar Kamprad Design Centre (IKDC). On 12 January, 412 international students arrived for Spring Arrival Day with a packed welcome programme – this year with a special focus on recovery. More will arrive in the coming days, with

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-students-all-over-world-are-now-arriving - 2026-04-18

Kompetensportalen, Lucat, Lupin, Lubas and LUCRIS. Those are the names of some of Lund University’s administrative systems. They are now also the names of five new bacteriophages that have recently been discovered in the ponds of Lund University’s Botanical Gardens. Bacteriophages – often abbreviated to phages – are viruses that attack bacteria. Phages are astonishingly effective assassins – these

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/fishing-phages-lund-universitys-botanical-gardens - 2026-04-18

For six months, Jennifer Rainsford will be Artist in Residence at MAX IV – and will explore the research laboratories for synchrotron light. Inside the ring-shaped MAX IV building on the outskirts of Lund, extremely intense X-ray light known as synchrotron light is produced. The light, which is not visible to the naked eye, is used by researchers from around the globe to study materials, molecules

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/artist-takes-residency-max-iv - 2026-04-18

Take a look at Odeum's spring programme, which is filled with exceptional concerts and discussions about music for everyone to enjoy. A warm welcome to our spring concert programme featuring musical discoveries, world-class musicians and exciting discussions about music! This time, we are highlighting both the university's own ensembles and international guests, while the 281-year history of the A

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/odeums-spring-programme-2026-now-available - 2026-04-18

On Welcome Day we wish to greet and inspire you and showcase the exciting workplace that Lund University is. The vice-chancellor and representatives from the top management welcome you and inform you about the university's visions for the future. During the day, we also give you some well-chosen samples of the enormous breadth of activities that the university covers based on our three main tasks

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/welcome-day-english-new-employees-7-may - 2026-04-18

The university has decided on new guidelines for secondary employment that will apply from 1 January 2027. The new guidelines for secondary employment in short these means:Teachers must report all secondary employment related to research or development work within the subject area of their employment (R&D secondary employment) in accordance with upcoming procedures.All employees must report second

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-guidelines-secondary-employment-and-special-rules-2026 - 2026-04-18

Important to know before the change of telephony, smoother room bookings with Copilot and new security advice regarding AI browsers. Good to know before the telephone operator change on 10 MarchOn 10 March, Lund University will switch to Telia as its telephone service provider. Below is a summary of the most important information.You can find all the details here: New telephony services 2026SIM ca

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-news-telephony-change-smart-feature-outlook-ai-browser - 2026-04-18

Lund University is strengthening its position as one of Europe's leading universities and ranks the highest among the Nordic universities in the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026. ”At Lund University we conduct research and education that truly makes a difference. That we are now ranked as the leading university in the Nordic region and as number one in the world for sustainability, is bot

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-university-ranked-number-one-nordic-region - 2026-04-18

The University’s Annual Academic Ceremony on 23 January 2026 saw Denmark’s former head of state, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II, made an Honorary Fellow of Lund University. Honorary fellows at the University are extremely rare (former Swedish Prime Minister Ingvar Carlsson is the only previous recipient of the title) and for a Danish Queen to be made an Honorary Fellow this time around seemed a hi

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/annual-academic-ceremony-royally-celebrated - 2026-04-18

Shortly before 8 a.m. on Friday morning, several of the university's buildings lost power. The cause was a severed cable. By 9 a.m., the fault had been repaired. At 7:54 a.m., an alarm was received regarding a power outage affecting Akademiska Hus, caused by a cable being dug up in north-eastern Lund. Among others, LTH, SOL, LUX and a number of other university premises were affected.During the po

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/power-outage-affecting-parts-campus-friday-now-fixed - 2026-04-18

Being new in Sweden, Lund and at the University might feel overwhelming. At this event, we hope to answer some of your questions! At this drop-in event, you will get the opportunity for two hours, to drop by and as questions regarding:Migration related issuesOnboardingPopulation registration and coordination numberTaxesSocial insuranceBankingSupport for spousesHow can the municipality assist me? (

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/international-staff-desk-newly-employed-staff-scholars-lund-university - 2026-04-18

There has been a record-breaking number of applicants for Lund University’s international recruitment drive. The original total of 25 advertised positions has been increased to 45 – researchers from some of the world’s leading universities who are now heading to Lund. The recruited researchers come from higher education institutions such as Harvard University, the University of Oxford, the Humbold

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/unprecedented-interest-lund-universitys-international-recruitment - 2026-04-18

When the application deadline for the position of Vice-Chancellor of Lund University passed on 1 February, 6 had applied for the position and 8 had been nominated. The term of office for the Vice-Chancellor of Lund University expires at the end of 2026. Between 17 December and 1 February, it was possible to nominate someone for the position or apply for it yourself.Now that the deadline for nomina

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/total-number-applicants-vice-chancellor-revealed - 2026-04-18

Updated guidelines for processing suspected deviations from good research practice and for ensuring responsible research. Responsibility for good research practiceLund University has overall responsibility for ensuring that research conducted at the University is carried out in accordance with good research practice. All employees who participate in research activities at Lund University have a re

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/updated-guidelines-deviations-good-research-practice - 2026-04-18

From 1 January 2026, new guidelines for entertainment and gifts at the University will apply. The guidelines have been updated to make them clearer, more consistent and better suited to today’s needs. Why are the rules changing?The basic rules remain unchanged and continue to be based on tax and accounting regulations. However, the amount limits have been adjusted, and the guidelines and associate

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-guidelines-entertainment-and-gifts-effective-1-january-2026 - 2026-04-18