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The Swedish Research Council has identified Lund University as a key actor in the next generation of strategic research areas. The university is proposed to be included in six new national research environments.“Lund University is building research for the future. The fact that the Swedish Research Council has identified us in six of eight new areas is clear proof that our research is of the highe
Finn Lindgren, professor and chair of statistics in the School of Mathematics and Maxwell Institute of Mathematical Sciences at the The University of Edinburgh, Scotland, returns to his hometown and Alma Mater as the new professor in statistics at LUSEM. "We are honored to have such an accomplished scholar join our ranks. Finn will join us on 1 September, and we look forward to welcoming him warml
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/new-professor-statistics-lusem - 2026-05-29
The 2026 Lund Carnival is just around the corner. On May 4, preparations will begin in Lundagård and some parts of the Paradis neighborhood. Here is a day-by-day overview of what's happening and how it might affect you if you work in the area.The main cordoning off of the area will take place from 1:00 p.m. on May 22. However, starting May 4, Lundagård will be filled with posters and boxes. From M
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/lund-carnival-takes-over-lundagard-and-paradis-practical-information - 2026-05-29
The Canvas learning platform has experienced a security incident affecting several higher education institutions in Sweden and internationally. Instructure, the company that owns Canvas, has now confirmed that Lund University is one of the institutions affected.Instructure states that a malicious actor has gained unauthorised access to certain personal data in Canvas. According to Instructure, the
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/information-regarding-security-incident-connected-canvas - 2026-05-29
When the application period closed on 15 April, 71,404 people had applied for the University’s courses and study programmes. Compared with the same period last year, this represents a 1.4% decrease in the total number of applicants and a 3.3% decrease in the number of first-choice applicants. Of this year’s applicants, 62.6% are women and 37.4% are men. Nationwide, the number of applicants has ris
Erik Renström is the candidate who will be put forward to the Electoral College. Anna Stenport has announced that she is no longer a candidate for the post of Vice-Chancellor.The Recruitment Committee had decided to present two candidates for the post of Vice-Chancellor to the Electoral College – Erik Renström, professor and current Vice-Chancellor of Lund University and Anna Stenport, professor a
The Canvas learning platform has experienced a security incident affecting several higher education institutions in Sweden and internationally. We have compiled the latest information on how the situation is developing and what it means for Lund University.Stay up to date with the latest on the incident here: Security incident concerning Canvas – medarbetarwebben.lu.se
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/security-incident-supplier-canvas - 2026-05-29
Soon, Lund will be filled with anticipation, colour and the glitz of the carnival. The Lund Carnival is fast approaching – with skits, singing, satire and that very special blend of camaraderie and madness that only the carnival can create. In workshops and rehearsal rooms, new memories are being made: lines are being polished, sets are being built, and laughter echoes far beyond the carnival area
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/joy-carnival-student-life-part-our-very-essence - 2026-05-29
Following the withdrawal of another candidate, Erik Renström was put forward to the Electoral College as the candidate for the post of Vice-Chancellor. The Electoral College met on 18 May and held a vote. Following the meeting, Johan Östling, chair of the Electoral College, stated that the Electoral College proposes Erik Renström as Vice-Chancellor of Lund University for the next three-year term.L
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/electoral-college-proposes-erik-renstrom-position-vice-chancellor - 2026-05-29
Do you usually commute by car or public transport? This autumn, you can challenge yourself by cycling to work for six weeks – as part of a shared workplace challenge with others across Lund. The first 300 to register will receive a goody bag.The Cycling Challenge is a joint initiative for workplaces in Lund. From 1 September to 9 October 2026, you cycle to work at least three days a week for six w
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/lu-part-cycling-challenge-2026-are-you - 2026-05-29
While he prepares the thesis defense, Marcus squeezed in some time to answer our questions about the work in Economic History. The thesis is titled "Wealth, Consumption, and Industriousness – Evidence from southern Sweden, 1570-1860". The defense takes place on 16 May at 10:15 in EC3:211 You are about to defend your thesis, what is it about?My thesis is about household economy in southern Sweden d
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/new-thesis-three-questions-marcus-falk - 2026-05-29
He just finished his dissertation in Business Administration called: "Constraints and Costs: Essays in Corporate Finance", and is preparing for its defense on 16 May at 14:15 in EC3: 207. You are about to defend your thesis, what is it about?My thesis is a compilation of four empirical essays that investigate how firms respond to internal and external financial pressures, focusing on investment–ca
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/new-thesis-three-questions-nick-christie - 2026-05-29
In February, the National Property Board (SFV) carried out supplementary test measurements on the air in several spaces of the Main University Building to ascertain the building’s air flows. The Occupational Health Service at Lund University has now completed its assessment of the health risks based on the test measurements.Learn more on LU Staff Pages
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/main-university-building-will-be-closed-2026-onwards - 2026-05-29
The faculties’ honorary doctors for 2025 have been announced and they will receive their honorary doctorates at the Doctoral Degree Conferment Ceremony on 23 May. Information on the honorary doctors’ lectures will be updated regularly during the spring.Learn more on LU Staff Pages
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/full-list-faculties-honorary-doctors-2025 - 2026-05-29
Our purchases account for a large part of the University’s carbon footprint. Every year, the University makes purchases worth SEK 1.5 billion. In Sweden as a whole, purchases amount to SEK 900 billion – equivalent to one-sixth of GDP. This has a significant climate impact. Therefore, it is important that all purchases, from fruit baskets to sophisticated instruments, are made consciously and susta
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/sustainable-procurement-how-you-employee-can-contribute-greener-future - 2026-05-29
Are you interested in applying for a STINT Teaching sabbatical for the autumn term of 2026? You can get hold of nomination forms from your Head of Department. Application deadline is 4 August. The programme aims to develop both individuals and institutions. By giving researchers and teachers international experiences based on the teaching role, rather than in the research role, STINT wants to cont
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/nomination-stint-teaching-sabbatical-2026 - 2026-05-29
One day per semester the doctoral students at LUSEM get to attend faculty-wide seminars and activities. It’s about getting to know each other a bit more, getting some inspiration and of course learning things as well. We got to talk about it with HJ Holm, who is our Vice Dean for research education. “When I took over the responsibility for third-cycle education as Vice Dean, I got the impression t
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/what-doctoral-student-day-all-about - 2026-05-29
Louise just finished her dissertation in Economic History titled: "Growing up – Early life circumstances and wellbeing throughout life, Sweden 1905-2016". We were happy to catch her and ask her a few questions. You have just defended your thesis, what is it about?The thesis analyses how economic and health circumstances experienced in childhood affect later-life wellbeing. Studying childhood circu
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/new-thesis-three-questions-louise-cormack - 2026-05-29
Major roadworks around Lund will soon affect commuting options for those who work in Lund but live outside the city. The road projects affect the E22 at the Lund Södra interchange and road 108 between Staffanstorp and Lund. At certain times there will be planned total road closures during the period 2025 to 2026. To provide commuting staff members with support and information about what is happeni
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/it-soon-time-total-closures-e22-and-road-108 - 2026-05-29
Lund University now offers an improved and free of charge solution for storing research data. This new service replaces the previous IT Service “Research Data Folders”, making it easier to order, administrate, and manage authorizations. What’s newStorage still takes place on the R: file server, but you now place and manage your own orders directly in Lucat – no need to go through Servicedesk. This
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/new-storage-solution-research-data-free-charge - 2026-05-29
