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It is now confirmed who will serve as Heads of Department at the Faculty of Social Sciences in the upcoming term. All elections have been completed, and the new appointments will take effect on 1 January 2027. At the majority of departments, the current Head of Department/Director will continue for an additional term. At the School of Social Work, the Sociology of Law Department and the Department

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/heads-department-appointed-upcoming-term - 2026-10-15

A semester marked by strong achievements and a shifting financial landscape. In this summer message, the Dean reflects on an eventful spring, highlights the importance of collaboration, and looks ahead to the opportunities and changes to come this autumn. Dear colleagues,Last week was a week of celebration when the contributions of newly minted doctors, honorary doctors and jubilee doctors were re

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/deans-letter-june-2026 - 2026-10-15

The Faculty Board has decided to clarify the vision for the organisational project. The direction is that the Faculty should consist of no more than seven departments by the turn of the year 2029/2030. At the same time, preparations for further mergers will begin. Since 2023, the Faculty of Social Sciences has been working to develop the organisation towards fewer and lager units, with the aim of

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/faculty-clarifies-its-vision-organisational-project - 2026-10-15

Akademiska Hus is investing around 90 million kronor in an extensive refurbishment of Gamla Kirurgen in the Paradis area of central Lund. The project will see this culturally and historically significant 19th-century building modernised to support future education and research within the Faculty of Social Sciences at Lund University, whilst preserving its unique character. The project forms part o

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/historic-former-surgical-building-lund-gets-ready-future - 2026-10-15

In the event of a crisis, it is important that we can quickly reach all employees with information. Enter your mobile phone number in Passport so that the University can send you text messages if necessary in emergency situations. Follow these steps:Go to the account management portal PassportLog in as “User”Select “Verification of contact information”Follow the instructionsRead more about crisis

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/make-sure-we-can-reach-you-2026 - 2026-10-15

The autumn semester is here, bringing new students, new opportunities and plenty to look forward to across the Faculty. In her September letter, the Dean reflects on the launch of our new Master's programmes in Helsingborg and looks ahead to what's coming up this autumn. You'll also find out more about Cesam, our new shared meeting hub, where everyone is warmly welcome to meet colleagues and conne

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/deans-letter-september-2026 - 2026-10-15

The nominating committee has now concluded its work in identifying candidates for the positions as dean, deputy dean and faculty board members. What issues are our candidates particularly interested in, and what do they hope to contribute during the next term of office? You can read the candidates’ responses below. The election begins in mid-September. Candidates for Dean and Deputy Dean Proposed

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/nominating-committees-proposal-dean-deputy-dean-and-faculty-board - 2026-10-15

In recent years, several of the Faculty of Social Sciences’ buildings in kvarteret Paradis have been refurbished. The Faculty Board has now decided on the next stage in the development of the campus area – a proposed policy document that sets out the overall direction for the remaining premises projects and how activities may be located within kvarteret Paradis in the long term. The proposal, whic

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/faculty-board-has-decided-direction-campus-development-lund - 2026-10-15

The faculty's election of Dean, Deputy Dean and Board for the period 1 January 2027 - 31 December 2029 is now closed and the vote count is completed. Agnes Andersson is proposed as Dean and Björn Badersten as Deputy Dean. The proposal will be submitted to the Vice-Chancellor for decision.The following staff members have been elected to the Faculty Board:Stina Bergman Blix, professorAnnika Björkdah

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/we-have-result-0 - 2026-10-15

A review of how resources are allocated within the Faculty of Social Sciences has been ongoing throughout the year. Over the next six months, the working group will develop proposals for future resource allocation models. Project manager Mårten Frostgård answers some questions about the review and what lies ahead.Why is the faculty carrying out this review?The need for a review has emerged over se

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/faculty-resource-allocation-under-review - 2026-10-15

Since its launch in 2024, the Social Science Methods Centre has been led by Åsa Lundqvist. Lars Coenen has now taken over as director. He will divide his time equally between the Methods Centre and his position as Professor at the Department of Human Geography. A changing world requires new ways of studying societyLars Coenen sees significant potential in the role of the Lund Social Science Method

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/meet-lars-coenen-new-director-lund-social-science-methods-centre - 2026-10-15

Dialogue, collaboration and collegiality are at the heart of what makes our Faculty strong. In her Dean’s letter, Agnes shares reflections from this autumn’s dialogues and thanks colleagues across the Faculty for their ongoing engagement and contributions. Dear colleagues, We have just concluded this year’s dialogues with departments and centres at the Faculty – fifteen altogether. The dialogues a

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/deans-letter-october-2026 - 2026-10-15

Several Faculty buildings in the Paradis area in Lund will be given new street addresses. This is due to police and ambulance staff having difficulties finding the exact location when responding to alarms. The new addresses are put into effect on 1 July 2019. Faculty units with new street addresses from 1 JulySchool of Social Work (the new building Gamla köket) – Allhelgona kyrkogata 8 and Norra v

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/new-street-addresses-paradis-area - 2026-10-15

Have you recently started working as a researcher at the Faculty of Social Sciences? If so, you might find our new guide on creating a good Research Portal profile useful! The Faculty of Social Sciences Library has produced this guide in collaboration with the Faculty's communications officers to give new employees in research roles an overview of what they can and need to do in LUCRIS to create a

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/guide-lucris-and-research-portal-new-employees - 2026-10-15

The libraries at Lund University are launching a new search system. LUBcat and LUBsearch will close on 1 October, and the new search tool Finn will replace them. With the shift to a single search system, the libraries aim to make it easier for students, staff, and other users.Finn helps you find all the books, journals, articles, and databases at Lund University. You can make requests and manage y

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/searching-becomes-easier-finn - 2026-10-15

The organisational project was launched in 2023 and will run for almost seven years until 2029. The revised project plan sets out the direction of the project for the coming year. Since the project started, the number of departments within the Faculty has gone from 11 to 9. The revised project plan summarises the work and sub-projects carried out so far and describes the direction for the upcoming

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/revised-project-plan-organisational-project-outlines-direction-year - 2026-10-15

When renovating premises at Campus Paradis, reuse takes center stage. By refurbishing and repurposing existing furniture, new spaces are emerging that combine sustainability, functionality, and historical character. Furniture reuse has become a natural part of Lund University’s sustainability work. During the renovation of Gamla Lungkliniken and the new IKO premises in Gamla Polikliniken, interior

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/reuse-creates-pride-and-sustainability-campus-paradis - 2026-10-15

If you are eligible to vote and nominate candidates, you can now nominate candidates for a by-election to the Nomination Committee. We need your nomination by 31 October at the latest! The by-election is for one teaching staff with research expertise to the Faculty of Social Sciences' Nominating Committee for immediate appointment and until 28 February 2027.Those eligible to vote and nominate at t

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/nominate-candidates-facultys-nominating-committee - 2026-10-15

In autumn 2026, the Faculty of Social Science will launch a new international master's programme at Campus Helsingborg: Innovation and Societal Change. The one-year programme is aimed at students who want to understand and influence how innovation can help meet today's major societal challenges, from climate change to social inequality. - Our society, both locally and globally, faces multiple and

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/new-masters-programme-innovation-and-societal-change-campus-helsingborg - 2026-10-15

On 24 October, the Faculty's six newly appointed professors will be inaugurated at a ceremony in the Main University Building. A total of 28 new professors will be inaugrated at Lund University. De new professors at the Faculty of Social Sciences are:Katherine Gough, Human GeographyMarkus Grillitsch, Economic GeographyKimberly Nicholas, Sustainability ScienceRoger Persson, Work and Organisational

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/congratulations-facultys-six-new-professors - 2026-10-15