On 12 September 2023, it is time for the annual Internationalisation Day at Lund University. The theme for this year will be Virtual exchange and intercultural perspectives. It will take place at Gustafscenen at the AF castle between 09.00-15:30.  You can sign up for the entire day or morning / afternoon only. Last day to register is 1 September but note that there is a limited number of seats, an

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/annual-internationalisation-day-12-september - 2025-08-28

I hope that you have all had an enjoyable summer and holiday! Two important reviews were completed during the summer: an examination of the Central Administration’s organisation and working methods and a pre-study on professional and career development for technical and administrative staff. Both reviews are very much in line with the University’s Platform for Strategic Work, which specifies measu

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/proposals-new-measures-more-benefit-driven-and-value-creating-administrative-organisation - 2025-08-28

A review of the Central Administration’s organisation and working methods was conducted during the spring. The review presents several proposals for changes that will strengthen a value-creating and benefit-driven administrative organisation. The main focus of the review was on whether the current organisation and working methods are well adapted to the processes they are to support, whether there

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/review-central-administration-now-complete - 2025-08-28

As of 15 September 2023, the University has a new framework agreement with eight translation providers for translation from Swedish to English and vice versa. The agreement covers translation from Swedish to English and English to Swedish for the following areas: law, economics, humanities, fine arts, music, theatre, engineering, medicine and social sciences. Orders for translations are to be plac

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-agreement-translation - 2025-08-28

The UN’s Global Goals will now be used in LUCRIS to tag researchers, research output, organisations and research projects that are linked to the Goals. This is a sought-after function and the strategic decision will highlight the University’s sustainability-related research. Check to see how your research is tagged! Why is tagging of Global Goals being introduced in LUCRIS? The University sees an

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/your-research-related-global-goals - 2025-08-28

On 15 June 2023, the University approved changes to the guidelines for granting and taking out partial pensions. The new guidelines cover all those who apply for and start to receive a partial pension as of 1 January 2024.   The partial pension agreement for government employees from 2003 has meant a favourable option for government employees to have a flexible working life before full retirement.

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-guidelines-partial-pensions - 2025-08-28

Lund University offers a broad range of activities that contribute in one way or another to career development for academic staff, either within or outside academia. During the autumn, development activities will be arranged for doctoral students, postdocs, researchers and senior lecturers. Read more on the page about career development for academic staff.

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/career-development-academic-staff - 2025-08-28

The University has conducted a travel habits survey and a mobility analysis in order to assess possibilities for all the University’s staff to travel sustainably to and from the workplace. Results from the two studies show that most of the University’s staff already have the option to use public transport, walk or cycle to the workplace. Through several measures, the University can increase the pe

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/travel-habits-survey-shows-70-lu-staff-travel-sustainably-work - 2025-08-28

Lund University is investing in the development of leading international environments and interdisciplinary projects focusing on Agenda 2030 and sustainable development. Now the University is advertising nine new postdoctoral positions which together are to contribute to excellence in sustainability research. “The world is not sustainable. We must change the way we consume and produce. Knowledge i

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/nine-new-postdoctoral-positions-within-excellence-programme-sustainable-development - 2025-08-28

How can you enable encounters across boundaries in order to create new experiences, exciting research projects and innovation within education? And can it be done without things getting fuzzy? Ann-Kristin Wallengren. “Yes, this is something that those of us involved in the Strategy for Cultural Collaboration project have been working on for a while. What we specifically want to do is make Lund Uni

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/tinder-cultural-collaboration - 2025-08-28

The first part of the Coordinated Examination Service project has been in full swing since March this year with, among other things, responsibility for the staffing of exam invigilators for all exams in the Annex (MA8, MA9, MA10). At the start of 2024 it will be time for the next stage of the work towards creating a smooth running, fair and coordinated exam management system that includes more ven

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/coordinated-examination-service-project-continues - 2025-08-28

Are you an educator grappling with how to navigate the complexities of sustainability in your teaching? Discover practical solutions and personal insights in our upcoming seminars tailored to empower you in the classroom. In line with Lund University's Education Strategy 2023-2024 – which aims to foster innovative, digital, and sustainable education – we are excited to unveil a series of seminars

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/upcoming-seminars-teaching-sustainability - 2025-08-28

The courses in English for all LU staff will be offered again in autumn 2024. It is easy to find courses in English via Kompetensportalen, where you can also find out about the timetable, number of sessions, course content and registration deadline for each course.You can find English courses via Kompetensportalen.General Proficiency Course for University Staff 1 (last date: 18 September)General P

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/english-lu-staff-autumn-2024 - 2025-08-28

This event intends to bring together the scientific community and shed light on the capabilities of Natural Language Processing (NLP) while providing an overview of its achievements in different scientific fields A series of speakers from diverse scientific backgrounds will share insights and experiences. The event will end with an opportunity mingle with coffee and tea. More information will be p

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lu-escience-hub-nlp-applications-scientific-domains - 2025-08-28

There is a lot happening at the moment within the University concerning LU’s engagement in the work environment and equal opportunities. It is time to elect health and safety representatives – a very significant role. We are also marking 150 years since women gained the right to study at university and highlighting the fantastic attendance when LU took part in Pride for the first time. Take the op

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/health-and-safety-representative-election-150-years-female-students-and-participation-pride - 2025-08-28

Photo Agata Garpenlind. The Faculty of Medicine’s new knowledge centre, Forum Medicum, has been inaugurated with great pomp and ceremony. During August, staff and students moved into the building and filled the premises. Forum Medicum brings together the University’s health sciences and biomedical research and education at a single knowledge centre in the middle of the Knowledge Highway on Sölvega

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/forum-medicum-opens-its-doors - 2025-08-28

They eye of a roach with a large pupil (Photo: Kaj Hulthén) Roach that migrate between different lakes and water courses have larger pupils and better eyesight than roach that stay in one place. The adaptation makes it easier for the red-eyed freshwater migrants to find food in murky waters. This is shown in a large study from Lund University in Sweden. Animals’ eyes, just like those of humans, ar

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/migrating-roach-have-sharper-eyesight - 2025-08-27

“High-income countries, such as the United States, have sharply reduced their use but the gas still accounts for more than 60% of their climate emissions from anaesthetic gases", says Talbot. Photo: iStock Gases used in anaesthesia are potent greenhouse gases, and their total global impact has not previously been known. A study published in The Lancet Planetary Health led by Lund University shows

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/reduced-climate-impact-anaesthetic-gases-worrying-trend-middle-income-countries - 2025-08-27

A Bornean pit viper (Tropidolaemus subannulatus) thrives in the undergrowth of a tropical forest near Kubah National Park, Malaysia. (Photo: Jonathan Goldenberg) Reptiles living in open habitats generally have brighter colouration than species living in denser vegetation. This is shown in a new study from Lund University in Sweden. The results suggest that changes in habitat and climate over milli

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/reptiles-are-brightest-open-habitats - 2025-08-27

“Even with the simpler method of analysis, the blood test gives highly accurate results for Alzheimer’s disease pathology,” says Sebastian Palmqvist, associate professor and senior lecturer in neurology at Lund University. Photo: iStock A simpler method of analysing blood samples for Alzheimer’s disease has been tested in a large multicentre study, led by Lund University in Sweden. “This is a majo

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/more-opportunities-test-alzheimers-using-new-analytical-method - 2025-08-27