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As part of the work with Global Dynamic Engagement (GDE), Lund University is announcing calls for funding to stimulate collaboration and activities that strengthen our international impact in research, education, innovation and cooperation.  The purpose of the seed funds is to pave the way for new collaborations with leading international universities and create exchanges of experience that furthe

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-funding-international-collaborations-and-activities-2026 - 2026-04-20

Lund University works actively to ensure that students and staff feel secure, regardless of ethnicity or religious belief. A review shows that the University works systematically on risk assessments, educational initiatives and core value-related activities to prevent threats and harassment. Global conflicts can affect both staff and students in different ways. The conflict between Israel and Pale

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/university-strengthens-its-efforts-ensure-secure-work-and-study-environment - 2026-04-20

Peat‑free garden soil, filters for pharmaceutical residues, and community spaces that support student mental health. Four new projects have been granted funding from Lund University’s Sustainability Fund to develop sustainable solutions that can be tested in practice. The call The Sustainable Proposal Testbed is open to all university employees and offers an opportunity to create a more sustainabl

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/four-new-projects-be-funded-sustainability-fund - 2026-04-20

On 11 March, the university's financial system Raindance will be updated with new supplier and internal accounts. The system will therefore be closed between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. while the update is being carried out. Prior to the change, orders and invoices needs to be processed in Proceedo by 10 March. Please share this information within your organisation, especially with colleagues who sti

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/process-unprocessed-orders-and-invoices-proceedo-10-march - 2026-04-20

Innovation is on the rise at Lund University. More and more researchers want to see how their research can be put to use through new treatments, products or services that reach society. In 2025, 161 ideas came in from researchers seeking support, compared to 125 the previous year. In total, almost 850 students and researchers received support from LU Innovation during the year. In 2025, LU Innovat

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/record-number-lund-university-researchers-interested-innovation - 2026-04-20

From the Vice-Chancellor’s blog: For several years, Lund University and many other stakeholders within the sector and beyond have been calling on the Government to alter and simplify immigration legislation and its regulations for researchers and doctoral students. Sweden and its universities are competing in a highly competitive international study and labour market, and there have been far too m

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-immigration-rules-researchers-and-doctoral-students-welcomed - 2026-04-20

Some time ago, I was asked, “What does Lund University want in terms of AI and research?” At first, I was a little surprised and thought, is the University to have an explicit position on this? But then I started thinking about the University’s other clearly-stated ambitions. We want to be a “world-class university,” we want to “understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.” S

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/are-we-use-ai-when-conducting-research - 2026-04-20

A change of telephone operator is underway, software licences are being inventoried, and a new chemical management system is to be procured. Change of operator: 10-11 MarchThe change of operator from Tele2 to Telia is now being implemented at Lund University. Read more here: New telephony services 2026On this page, you will find information, guides, and instructional videos on topics such as:chang

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-news-time-switch-telia-licence-inventory - 2026-04-20

The University has established a new university-wide reference group for academic appointments boards. The aim is to create a long-term forum for the exchange of experiences and the continued development of recruitment processes for teaching staff and researchers. In the HR Excellence in Research Award Action Plan 2020–2022 project, the chairs of the academic appointments boards expressed a need t

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-university-wide-reference-group-strengthen-recruitment-process-teaching-staff - 2026-04-20

Lund University Outreach Academy continues to offer training courses for researchers who want to share their research. New this spring is a workshop on how you can easily use film to reach an international audience. The Corporate Communication has put together a package of training courses for researchers who want to develop their ability to make their research understandable, relevant and interes

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-training-courses-are-now-available-those-who-want-share-their-research - 2026-04-20

The ongoing road construction in and around Lund affects you as a commuter and your ability to get to work. In the spring of 2026, it will get even worse when the Swedish Transport Administration starts work on the E22 between the Gastelyckan and Lund Norra junctions. Road construction presents challenges, but also opportunities to be inspired to find alternatives to the car. Major road constructi

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/tired-roadworks-around-lund-get-tips-alternative-ways-travel - 2026-04-20

The faculties’ honorary doctors for 2026 will be conferred their degrees at the Doctoral Degree Conferment Ceremony on 29 May. Information about the honorary doctors’ lectures will be updated regularly on this page throughout the spring. The faculties’ honorary doctors for 2026 have been appointed and will be conferred their degrees at the Doctoral Degree Conferment Ceremony in May. An honorary do

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/faculties-honorary-doctors-2026 - 2026-04-20

This year’s environmental report from Lund University highlights several positive developments: the University is meeting many of its sustainability targets, train travel is increasing and environmental requirements in procurement are increasing. At the same time, carbon emissions remain at roughly the same level and there are ongoing challenges with purchases linked to high carbon footprints, par

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/sustainability-progress-continues-climate-neutrality-remains-challenge-0 - 2026-04-20

Climate responsibility for the world’s wealthiest, sustainable development in the Middle East, and the future of the European food system. These are just some of the issues that will be discussed in Lund from 13 to 18 April, when Sustainability Week takes place for the tenth year. During the week, many of the university’s leading researchers will discuss society’s major challenges in areas such as

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/see-programme-sustainability-week-2026 - 2026-04-20

The University’s Central Administration is currently in a period of significant organisational development. In order to strengthen support for research and education and ensure long-term sustainability – both financially and organisationally – we need to continue to develop the support we offer. Key issues that the Central Administration is working on in 2026:Support in welcoming new international

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/ongoing-development-work-within-central-administration - 2026-04-20

The Platform for Strategic Work has been updated for the period 2026-2027 in response to changes in the wider world. The new version highlights the focus on AI, security and international collaboration, and supports shared priorities across the organisation. “The world around us is significantly more unpredictable and changeable than before. We therefore need to adopt new and more agile approaches

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/updated-version-platform-strategic-work - 2026-04-20

Restart more often, more frequent updates are being introduced to improve IT security. Information about what you need to know about email is available on a new webpage. Time to restart more often!Do you remember the University’s restart fika break? A few years ago, a maximum limit of fourteen days was introduced for how long an update can be postponed in the client solutions managed by Lund Unive

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-news-restart-fika-and-new-webpage-about-email - 2026-04-20

The Recruitment Committee has now decided which candidates will be invited to a second interview for the post of Vice-Chancellor. The interviews will be carried out by the Recruitment Committee in April. Those who have been invited to a second interview and have agreed to continue with the process are:Erik Renström, Professor, Lund UniversityAnna Stenport, Professor at University of Georgia, USAOn

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/two-candidates-second-interview-post-vice-chancellor - 2026-04-20

Anna Stubbendorff, a recent PhD graduate from the Faculty of Medicine, has been awarded Lund University’s Agenda 2030 Award 2026. She is being recognised for research showing that when we put climate-friendly food on our plates, it benefits both the environment and our personal health. In her doctoral thesis, Anna Stubbendorff has studied the effects of the EAT-Lancet diet, a dietary pattern desig

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/anna-stubbendorff-receives-agenda-2030-award-her-research-sustainable-diets - 2026-04-20

We are pleased to report that the University’s fruit baskets are now 100% organic in terms of total purchases. At the same time, the proportion of organic or Fairtrade-certified coffee and tea has fallen slightly since last year. Purchases of organic milk and butter products, as well as powdered drinks, have also declined. We need to work together to increase this proportion so that we are in line

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/100-cent-organic-fruit-proportion-organic-and-fairtrade-coffee-and-tea-decreasing - 2026-04-20