All new employees at LU are now offered a common university-wide introduction programme via an onboarding module in Kompetensportalen. The introduction programme, available in Swedish and English, consists of online courses and an on-site welcome day. The aim of the programme is for all new employees to feel welcome at the University and gain a common overall understanding of Lund University as an

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/university-wide-introduction-programme-new-employees - 2025-08-30

Photo of last years receivers 2024. Photo Kennet Ruona. The award is given to those who have been government employees for 30 years. To receive the award, a period of 25 years applies for those retiring before having served as a government employee for 30 years. The registration form is available from 1 February to 31 May and the award ceremony will be on 11 September at 18:00. More information an

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-time-register-award-long-and-devoted-service-nor - 2025-08-30

Starting on 1 February, all portrait photos will be withdrawn from the University’s Image and Media Bank after ten years. From 1 February, all portrait photos will be automatically removed from the University’s Image and Media Bank ten years after the photoshoot date. This is being done to comply with the rules on personal data processing. Photos featuring people other than staff members, such as

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/old-photos-be-removed-image-and-media-bank - 2025-08-30

Five English language courses for University staff will be offered in spring 2025. The courses are freestanding and range from general English to more specific language skills. The courses focus on oral and written language proficiency or English for presentations. The following courses will be offered in spring 2025:General Proficiency Course for University Staff 1 (registration deadline: 6 Febru

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/english-language-courses-university-staff - 2025-08-30

The year 2000 was full of change and optimism. The Öresund Bridge was inaugurated, Nokia’s 3310 mobile phone was launched, and it was the golden age of the CD. The millennium celebrations marked the start of a new chapter and at Lund University the decision was taken to establish Campus Helsingborg. The year 2025 will be a jubilee year with a number of celebratory occasions. Since it was establish

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/campus-helsingborg-celebrates-25-years - 2025-08-30

The year 2024 was a record year for Lund University in terms of the number of articles published in The Conversation. Fifty-five articles by 50 researchers amassed a total of 1.6 million reads. Mikael Roll, a researcher at the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology, topped the list with an article about the brain and reading. The Conversation is an international news website that gives researc

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-university-breaks-record-conversation-2024 - 2025-08-30

The results from the autumn travel habits survey show that a majority of the University’s staff (approx. 80%) get to and from work by walking, cycling or using public transport. This is a higher percentage than for other large organisations in Lund. However, there is potential for even more people to commute sustainably by investments in public transport and measures to promote cycling on campus.

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lu-staff-are-best-sustainable-commuting - 2025-08-30

Each year, the university-wide research board announces a call concerning university-wide funds for research infrastructure. Apply for this year's call by March 3, 2025 The call focuses on research infrastructures that are of interest to more than one faculty. Decisions on allocation are made by the vice-chancellor after preparation by the research board and its working group on research infrastru

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-funding-local-research-infrastructure - 2025-08-30

If you are a member of Saco-S or are unorganised, your new salary will be paid in February. The salary increase will be paid retroactively from the salary review date of 1 October 2024.  Negotiations are still ongoing between Lund University and the employee organisations OFR and Seko. If you are a member of one of these organisations, this means that you will receive your new salary later in the

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/2024-salary-review-payment-new-salaries - 2025-08-30

The Profile Area Human Rights welcomes new members! Welcome to the lunch webinar: Connect with the Profile Area Human Rights on January 31st. The webinar offers you the possibility to connect with the Profile Area Human Rights to explore possibilities of innovative and interdisciplinary research, education, and partnerships on Human Rights at Lund University in collaboration with our partners Raou

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/does-your-research-relate-human-rights - 2025-08-30

As 2025 gets under way, the University, and I dare say the whole higher education sector, has got off to a flying start. The reason for this flying start is, of course, the Research and Innovation Bill that was presented just before Christmas and has since been analysed from all angles. The analysis will continue, as the parts that are still unclear take shape in the Spring Budget or in new direct

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/flying-start-2025 - 2025-08-30

On 12 December, the Government presented the Research and Innovation Bill entitled “Research and Innovation for the Future, Curiosity and Benefit”. An overall assessment of the Bill shows that it is much more challenging for Lund University than any previous Research Bill. It offers great opportunities for many researchers and different types of research, while stearing research more than earlier

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/research-bill-great-opportunities-very-challenging - 2025-08-30

Twenty University staff members participated as test cyclists on the super cycle path between Södra Sandby and Lund over a six-week period in September and October. The results exceeded expectations and most of the test cyclists who had not commuted by bike before improved their fitness and sleep. Are you thinking about starting to cycle to work in the spring? If so, you may be inspired by a proje

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/fitness-improved-after-only-six-weeks-commuting-bike - 2025-08-30

Trelleborg Municipality annually allocates funds to relevant collaboration, development and research projects connected with Lund University. The aim is to stimulate collaboration and innovation. The Municipality has allocated SEK 1 million for 2025. Projects and research focusing on sustainable urban development that takes into account social, economic and environmental sustainability will be pri

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-funds-trelleborg-competence-development-fund - 2025-08-30

FOTO: MARIA_SBYTOVA/Smartphotos Most women will experience menopause at some point in their working lives. How can a workplace be set up to make things easier for employees going through their menopausal transition? A pilot project at Lund University is investigating the issue. Sweating, mood swings and poor sleep. Many women are adversely affected by menopause. According to a 2021 study published

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/how-can-lund-university-become-more-menopause-friendly-workplace - 2025-08-30

Hugh Brady, President, Imperial College London and Erik Renström, Vice Chancellor of Lund University. Lund University and Imperial College London are strengthening their collaboration in research, education and innovation. A new agreement between the two universities will create opportunities for researchers. The agreement will make it easier for researchers at Lund University to collaborate with

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-university-and-imperial-college-london-deepen-their-collaboration - 2025-08-30

The Division for Higher Education Development (AHU) invites all teachers and educational staff at Lund University to a new Educational Inspiration Day. The day will be packed with exciting lectures, engaging workshops, and practical tips that you can apply directly to your teaching. It’s also a great opportunity to connect with colleagues and share experiences across faculty boundaries.More inform

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/join-us-inspiring-day-26-may-2025 - 2025-08-30

The courses are aimed at all teaching staff at Lund University and are suitable for teachers at all levels. The courses are aimed at all teaching staff at Lund University and are suitable for teachers at all levels. You find our courses here and apply directly via the course homepages. Our courses are given in a blended form, i.e. both classroom teaching and online assignments, unless otherwise st

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-ahus-higher-education-teaching-and-learning-courses-autumn-2025 - 2025-08-30

In conjunction with the tragic school shooting in Örebro, a reminder about the safety measures in place at Lund University is in order. How are the University’s preventative security measures organised? The University has surveillance in place in all areas of the campus. Lund University works systematically on work environment issues, and the various organisational units are responsible for preven

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/account-shooting-orebro - 2025-08-30

A new centre to stimulate interest in science, technology and research is being built at Campus Helsingborg. In the long term, the Helsingborg Science Centre will attract 50,000 visitors a year, following the example of the Vattenhallen Science Centre in Lund. Lund University, together with the City of Helsingborg, Wihlborgs, Navet Analytics and the Helsingborg Trade Association, is laying the fou

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/science-centre-be-established-campus-helsingborg - 2025-08-30