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Over the past few years, we have been working to develop a Core Curriculum for doctoral education at the faculty. This initiative has grown out of a need that has become increasingly clear: that our doctoral students should not only develop deep specialist knowledge through their research projects, but also the broader competencies that are part of doctoral education.The background for this work a
Biologist Emma Kritzberg is leading the work on the faculty’s Core Curriculum. She describes the initiative as both exciting and rewarding, not least thanks to the many interactions with colleagues across the organisation.Just over a year and a half ago, biologist Emma Kritzberg took on the task of developing the Faculty of Science’s Core Curriculum for doctoral education. The assignment came dire
https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/coordinated-approach-doctoral-education-beginning-show-results - 2026-05-05
A review of the subject of Physics at Lund University is now being initiated. The aim is to gather input from an external expert panel on how the subject can be developed going forward. Particular focus will be placed on how organisational changes can strengthen the discipline and enhance its international impact.Physics at Lund University is currently represented at the Faculty of Engineering (LT
https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/subject-physics-be-reviewed-expert-panel - 2026-05-05
A new national competence centre for satellite-based social science analysis has recently been established at Lund University. The initiative brings together researchers from several universities and disciplines, and from the Faculty of Science, participants include Lina Eklund, researcher at the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (MGeo).The centre, the Swedish Competence Centre for Sa
As Head of the Faculty Office, you are involved in a wide range of issues, which provides a broad perspective on the organisation. Our facilities are, in many ways, the foundation of everything we do. They need to function well, be fit for purpose, and be available when needed – while also being used efficiently so that valuable space does not stand empty.A few years ago, a more coordinated effort
The countdown has begun. From 2–9 May, Lund University will welcome young science talents from across Europe as they arrive to take part in the European Olympiad of Experimental Science (EOES) 2026. For Jonas Forshamn, teacher at Kitas Gymnasium in Gothenburg and Director of EOES 2026, it is all starting to feel very real.“It’s incredibly exciting now that it’s just around the corner. We are both
https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/young-science-talents-gather-lund-eoes-2026 - 2026-05-05
Work to optimise and develop the Faculty’s premises is underway in several areas, with much already accomplished. The aim is to make better use of existing space and free up areas for research and education. A large part of this work is led by Hanieh Heidarabadi, Process Manager at the Faculty of Science. Efforts to review and improve the Faculty’s premises have evolved over time, often as a resul
Professor Karin Rengefors sees strong opportunities to further develop the role of Deputy Dean. In the coming years, she would like to deepen efforts to strengthen doctoral education and further develop the faculty’s work on academic recruitment. Why are you standing as a candidate for Deptuty Dean of the Faculty of Science?“I see this type of work as long-term, and quite simply, it is not yet fin
https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/current-deputy-dean-would-continue-and-build-ongoing-work - 2026-05-05
Professor Charlotta Turner believes in the power of natural science to shape society. As Dean, she wants to create an environment where people meet across boundaries and where going to work or study feels engaging, inspiring and rewarding. Why are you running for Dean of the Faculty of Science?“I am driven by new challenges, especially when it comes to leadership and development in our academic en
Bibiana Prinoth has been awarded the Oscar II Scholarship 2026 for the best thesis at the Faculty of Science. The scholarship recognises the most prominent thesis presented during the past two years within each field at Lund University. In her work, Bibiana Prinoth studies distant and extreme planetary atmospheres using advanced spectroscopy, opening up new possibilities for understanding how plan
The Faculty Board has adopted principles for the allocation of funding for first- and second-cycle education. The distribution is based on HST (full-time equivalent students), HPR (full-time equivalent performance, calculated as a three-year average), as well as the scope of laboratory and field courses. Proposals from the departments are discussed in the Management Council and the Education Commi
https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/summary-faculty-science-board-meeting-15-april-2026 - 2026-05-05
Johan Gustafsson, a researcher in medical radiation physics at the Faculty of Science, delivered his docent lecture last week, attracting around 40 attendees keen to learn more. In this interview, he talks about the theme of the lecture and his research. You have just given your docent lecture, “What a Martian traveler needs to know about radiation” – how did it go, and how does it feel now?It fee
https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/docent-lecturer-provided-depth-look-mars-travel-and-radiation-risks - 2026-05-05
Martin Sunnqvist, professor of legal history at the faculty, has been appointed by Svante Lindqvist, chancellor of the Royal Orders of Knighthood, to be the historiographer of the orders from 1 October 2024. As historiographer, he assists the Royal Orders of Knighthood with legal and historical expertise. The Royal Orders of Knighthood is the organization that manages the orders of chivalry: The R
https://www.law.lu.se/article/new-historiographer-royal-orders-knighthood-0 - 2026-05-05
Lena Wahlberg, Associate Professor of Jurisprudence at the Faculty of Law, has been appointed as an expert in the Swedish National Council on Medical Ethics (Smer). The appointment is valid from 1 January 2025, until further notice, but not beyond January 31, 2028. The Swedish National Council on Medical Ethics is a body appointed by the Swedish government to deal with medical ethical issues from
https://www.law.lu.se/article/new-expert-swedish-national-council-medical-ethics - 2026-05-05
Hannes Hultman is awarded first prize in the law class for his essay in the degree Swedish Competition Authority's essay competition 2024. The title of the essay is “Processramen i upphandlingsmål – En analys av domstolens hantering av invändningar om kravbrister”.The prize money is SEK 20,000 and was awarded during a ceremony in Stockholm on December 10. The supervisor for Hannes' thesis has been
https://www.law.lu.se/article/student-lund-awarded-swedish-competition-authoritys-essay-competition-2024 - 2026-05-05
Ulf Linderfalk has in a highly competetive field been awarded a research grant of 1 million euros by the Spanish government. The grant is part of the framework of a special investment ("Programa ATRAE"). The program aims to "ensure academic excellence and the presence of cutting-edge research" in Spain. It gives Spanish universities and research institutions the opportunity to incorporate "consoli
https://www.law.lu.se/article/ulf-linderfalk-awarded-funding-spanish-government - 2026-05-05
On 12 December 2024, Nicole Citeroni was awarded the Pescatore Prize 2023 by the Doctoral School of Law of the University of Luxembourg. The Pescatore Prize is named in honour of Luxembourg legal scholar and judge at the European Court of Justice, Pierre Pescatore. It is awarded once per year to one Doctoral School of Law graduate for the best doctoral thesis. Nicole’s doctoral thesis examines the
https://www.law.lu.se/article/nicole-citeroni-awarded-pescatore-prize-2023 - 2026-05-05
Alberto Rinaldi's Ghosts of International Law is published by Cambridge University Press.The book is available at CUP.Read more about Alberto's research at the Research Portal.
https://www.law.lu.se/article/alberto-rinaldi-publishes-ghosts-international-law - 2026-05-05
The School of Law, University of Nottingham, has awarded Sara Arapiles the DJ Harris Prize (Best PhD Thesis) for her doctoral thesis entitled ‘Slavery in Refugee Status Determination Procedures in Europe: A Comparative Socio-Legal Study of Approaches to Eritrean Protection Claims`.More about the prize: The School of Law, University of Nottingham
https://www.law.lu.se/article/sara-arapiles-receives-prize-thesis-0 - 2026-05-05
Lund University is listed at place 36 in the world-ranking for law. Times Higher Education (THE) is one of the three leading international rankings of universities and higher education institutions, and it is based on 18 indicators in teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook. The THE ranking of universities for 2025 was published in October last year, and Lund University wa
https://www.law.lu.se/article/excellent-placement-law-lund-university-times-higher-educations-world-ranking-2025 - 2026-05-05
