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A musical tribute featuring Christine Wamsler's work and vision for a sustainable future
Professor Christine Wamsler's research and extraordinary work on integrated inner-outer transformation for sustainability has made it into a musical! The musical is entitled ‘Pärlornas Sånger’. It is based on the latest book of the well-known bishop Martin Lönnebo. After his death in 2023, musician Helena Ritzén converted the book and its lyrics into a musical. Since a line in the book was referen
https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/musical-tribute-featuring-christine-wamslers-work-and-vision-sustainable-future - 2026-06-29
Become a coordinator for an EU project
Research Services will help you along the way, both with funding and support. Rolf Lood, Docent at Infectious medicine at IKVL, and currently on his way to Tanzania, is the coordinator of a project in Africa, and encourages more people to try out the role of coordinator. What is it like to be a coordinator? "Wonderful and stressful at the same time! Getting a group of about 50 researchers, represe
https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/become-coordinator-eu-project - 2026-06-29
STEM-PD enters a new chapter as Cellular Intelligence acquires global rights to advance the stem cell therapy for Parkinson's Disease
The STEM PD clinical trial, a stem cell–based approach for Parkinson’s disease, is entering a new phase in its development. In May 2026, Cellular Intelligence, an AI native biotech company, announced that it has acquired global rights from the Danish pharmaceutical company, Novo Nordisk, to further advance the clinical development of the STEM PD programme. STEM‑PD is among a small number of plurip
Recognizing excellence in quantum information research
Financial Times recognition for MSc in Finance
New ideas for a sustainable workplace gets funding
During the winter, the Sustainability Fund opened a call for proposals to test solutions to sustainability challenges in the organisation. Lund University is deeply committed to its sustainability strategy and sustainability plan, aiming for remarkable achievements in this area. We know that change requires new ideas. That's why staff at Lund University have the opportunity to seek funding to addr
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-ideas-sustainable-workplace-gets-funding - 2026-06-30
Journalism Students Rewarded SASNET Grant for South Asia Travels
From social media activism and climate change refugees in Bangladesh to bike rides in Mumbai, India. Journalism students Elsa Ivarsson, Erik Lindberg, and Hannes E. Ahlström are this year's SASNET grantees for field studies in South Asia. SASNET annually awards travel grants to students from the School of Journalism at Lund University for conducting fieldwork in South Asia. The fieldwork is to be
https://www.sasnet.lu.se/article/journalism-students-rewarded-sasnet-grant-south-asia-travels - 2026-06-29
New policy for academic leadership to support managers and employees
In order to strengthen academic leadership, we have adopted a new policy that will make clear what expertise and expectations ought to characterise academic leadership, taking the complex environment of academia into account. Early in 2022, I gave Maria Flores the task of investigating and making suggestions on the theme of the leadership development of the future. Her investigation identified wha
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-policy-academic-leadership-support-managers-and-employees - 2026-06-30
Grants for Exploring Sustainable Ideas and Innovations!
This spring, there are several opportunities to apply for funding from Lund University's Sustainability Fund to test, explore, and develop ideas that impact ecological, social, and economic sustainability. Do you have an idea you want to develop? Here is a brief description of three different opportunities open this spring. Are you a employee? This spring there is new opportunities to test, explor
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/grants-exploring-sustainable-ideas-and-innovations - 2026-06-30
Savings package for the Central Administration
Several measures aimed at restoring balance to the Central Administration’s finances are now being implemented. One of them is a reduction in university-wide support for contract education, in accordance with a recently taken Vice-Chancellor’s decision. Examples of other measures include not recruiting to certain posts left vacant by retirements, consolidating premises and reduced resources within
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/savings-package-central-administration - 2026-06-30
New composition for the Electoral College
The University ranked third in the world in QS Sustainability Ranking
Lund University continues its climb towards the top of the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability, which ranks sustainable development at universities around the world. The University is now ranked 3rd in the world out of approximately 1,750 ranked universities. This places the University second in Europe, and number one in Sweden. QS World University Rankings: Sustainability is a framework
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/university-ranked-third-world-qs-sustainability-ranking - 2026-06-30
Global Dynamic Engagement – roadmaps for 2025 now published
Through Global Dynamic Engagement (GDE), we strengthen and develop the University's international impact. Just before Christmas, the Vice-Chancellor decided on new roadmaps for 2025 for all geographical areas where the university is active. The roadmaps are based on continuous analysis of the world around us and describe prioritised activities in research, education, and innovation. They guide the
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/global-dynamic-engagement-roadmaps-2025-now-published - 2026-06-30
Scientists’ new flood analysis product goes against the flow
Scientific researchers are not usually known for their entrepreneurship. However, at the Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science, there is an innovative group of experts who have developed a tool that can help stakeholders in society when flooding occurs. The sun is beating down on Sölvegatan as a barefooted Professor Petter Pilesjö opens the door to the GIS Centre. It has not raine
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/scientists-new-flood-analysis-product-goes-against-flow - 2026-06-30
Central Administration in transition
The Central Administration’s aim is to offer the best possible support for the University’s operations. In order to do this, we need to continuously review the organisation and working methods so that optimum support is provided while balancing the budget. Based on this, a number of changes are being made. One example is that the major part of the support relating to contract education will be mov
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/central-administration-transition - 2026-06-30
Major EU grant for Lund-led PhD programme on Islamic legal cultures
The EU has awarded Rustamjon Urinboyev €4.73 million to lead a new doctoral network on law, religion, and governance in post-imperial Muslim-majority societies. Eleven European universities will recruit 15 PhD students for the programme. Four of these will be based at the Sociology of Law Department. The grant will fund the new doctoral network MINARET. The researchers will study how constitutiona
https://www.soclaw.lu.se/en/article/major-eu-grant-lund-led-phd-programme-islamic-legal-cultures - 2026-06-29
Meet the new head of the Department of Sociology
The Department of Sociology, which includes the divisions of Gender Studies, Social Anthropology and Sociology, has elected a new head. Sandra Jönsson assumed the role on 15 November. We asked Sandra a few questions to introduce herself. Can you tell us a little about your background?I earned my PhD in work and organisational psychology at Lund University in 2005. After that, I spent many rewardin
https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/meet-new-head-department-sociology - 2026-06-29
Important application dates 2026
Each year the Faculty of Social Sciences announces a number of recurring grants that are available to apply for certain categories of faculty staff. Also, please note the deadlines concerning appointments and courses for teaching in higher education. GrantsFaculty travel and research grantsResearchers, doctoral students, lecturers or readers at Lund University can apply for the faculties’ travel a
https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/important-application-dates-2026 - 2026-06-29
They are awarded SWEAH's travel grant
For several years, doctoral students at the research school have been able to travel out into the world and take part in international research in ageing and health. Now SWEAH has granted three more applications, which concern trips to Australia, Italy and Portugal. In this autumn call the following applications were granted: Pernilla Alencar Siljehag, Karolinska InstitutetPernilla is granted 20 0
https://sweah.lu.se/en/article/they-are-awarded-sweahs-travel-grant - 2026-06-29
