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The University continues to strengthen its international impact through Global Dynamic Engagement (GDE). Ahead of 2026, the Vice-Chancellor has established new roadmaps for the geographical areas in which the University operates. The roadmaps serve as guidance for the university-wide global work in research, education, innovation and collaboration, based on democracy and academic freedom. The focu

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/global-roadmaps-2026-lund-university-strengthens-its-international-work - 2026-06-02

This year's call focuses on a sustainable food chain – from farm to fork. Between December 1, 2025 and April 7, 2026, you can apply for funding for projects that strengthen the food chain and contribute to increased crisis preparedness and sustainability. KompetensfondenLund University and Trelleborg municipality operate Kompetensfonden within a joint collaboration agreement that will promote inno

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-funding-kompetensfonden-trelleborg-2026 - 2026-06-02

The University’s annual academic ceremony is marked by a solemn ceremony focusing on undergraduate education. The celebration is held in connection with Charles Day, the day on which Lund University was inaugurated in 1668. The annual celebration is an opportunity to honour the university and important people associated with it with music and speeches. During the ceremony, several people who have

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/time-universitys-annual-academic-ceremony-23-january - 2026-06-02

International mentors welcome new students on the platform at Lund Central Station. They help with bags, lifts and loading luggage onto the bus that takes them on to the Ingvar Kamprad Design Centre (IKDC). On 12 January, 412 international students arrived for Spring Arrival Day with a packed welcome programme – this year with a special focus on recovery. More will arrive in the coming days, with

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-students-all-over-world-are-now-arriving - 2026-06-02

Kompetensportalen, Lucat, Lupin, Lubas and LUCRIS. Those are the names of some of Lund University’s administrative systems. They are now also the names of five new bacteriophages that have recently been discovered in the ponds of Lund University’s Botanical Gardens. Bacteriophages – often abbreviated to phages – are viruses that attack bacteria. Phages are astonishingly effective assassins – these

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/fishing-phages-lund-universitys-botanical-gardens - 2026-06-02

For six months, Jennifer Rainsford will be Artist in Residence at MAX IV – and will explore the research laboratories for synchrotron light. Inside the ring-shaped MAX IV building on the outskirts of Lund, extremely intense X-ray light known as synchrotron light is produced. The light, which is not visible to the naked eye, is used by researchers from around the globe to study materials, molecules

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/artist-takes-residency-max-iv - 2026-06-02

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 - 2026-06-02

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 - 2026-06-02

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 - 2026-06-02

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 - 2026-06-02

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 - 2026-06-02

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 - 2026-06-02

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 - 2026-06-02

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 - 2026-06-02

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 - 2026-06-02

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 - 2026-06-02

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 - 2026-06-02

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 - 2026-06-02

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 - 2026-06-02

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 - 2026-06-02