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The University is now establishing a new interdisciplinary centre for research, education and external collaboration in theatre, drama, film and fiction. The initiative has been made possible by a donation of SEK 50 million from the Anders Sandrew Foundation. “Artistic expression can capture the unspoken, challenge established ways of thinking and promote both creative and critical thinking. It ca

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/university-investing-theatre - 2026-07-28

The summer holidays are approaching and soon it will be time to enjoy a well-deserved break. Allow yourself to let go of things, recharge your batteries and savour the sunshine. Below is a checklist that will help you prepare everything and give you a smooth start to your holiday. In good time before your annual leaveAnnual leave application and administrationApply for annual leave in consultation

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/preparing-your-summer-holiday-2026 - 2026-07-28

Following a vote on 18 May, the Electoral College proposes Erik Renström as Vice-Chancellor of Lund University for the next three-year term. The University Board is due to make a decision in June. 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

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/electoral-college-proposes-erik-renstrom-position-vice-chancellor - 2026-07-28

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

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lu-part-cycling-challenge-2026-are-you - 2026-07-28

Are you curious about what’s going on within the arts and culture at the University? Are you looking for inspiration on how you can incorporate artistic perspectives into your research and teaching? New websites and a blog on our strategic work on the arts and culture are now available. Lund University has a strong cultural focus, where many lecturers and researchers across all faculties engage wi

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/discover-arts-and-culture-universitys-activities-new-webpages - 2026-07-28

How can the University better safeguard academic freedom? In the discussions held across the organisation this spring, one clear message has emerged: Directed research funding is a problem. There is a further opportunity to get involved and have your say. Since the project on academic freedom and the University’s role in society was launched at the start of the year, just over 20 discussions and w

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/academic-freedom-cause-resonates-widely-take-opportunity-get-involved - 2026-07-28

Folkuniversitetet in southern Sweden is producing a lecture catalogue for 2027 in collaboration with Lund University. Researchers interested in sharing research-based knowledge with a wider range of audiences across the region are being sought. The lecture catalogue is aimed at libraries, museums, cultural centres, associations and other organisers in southern Sweden. Through Folkuniversitetet’s a

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/would-you-give-talk-about-your-research-libraries-southern-sweden - 2026-07-28

On 29 May, it’s time for the biggest ceremony of the year: the doctoral degree conferment ceremony at Lund Cathedral. This year marks a new record, with 290 doctors, 48 jubilee doctors and 16 honorary doctors set to be honoured. In a solemn ceremony, the doctoral students who completed their doctoral studies in the past year and successfully defended their doctoral theses at Lund University will h

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/record-number-be-honoured-years-doctoral-degree-conferment-ceremony - 2026-07-28

A team of international researchers led by senior lecturer Åsa Mackenzie at Lund University has received a $9 million USD grant from the Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) initiative, in partnership with The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF), to advance understanding of Parkinson’s disease treatment, with a particular focus on depression, anxiety, and other psychiatr

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/usd-9m-safer-treatment-psychiatric-and-cognitive-symptoms-parkinsons-disease - 2026-07-28

The Lund Social Science Methods Centre offers six workshops in methods and methodologies from mid-September through mid-October 2026. These are for teaching staff, researchers and doctoral students who want to broaden and deepen their knowledge of research methods. Explore Skill School, the Social Sciences Method Center's exclusive workshop series, tailored for doctoral students and senior researc

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/explore-skill-school-teaching-staff-researchers-and-doctoral-students - 2026-07-28

Lund University is proposing changes to how operations in Helsingborg are managed. The background to this is that it is not always clear who is responsible for what, and that there is sometimes overlap between different parts of the organisation. The aim is to make governance simpler and more cohesive, so that what already works well can be further developed. At the same time, strategic leadership

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/proposal-new-governance-structure-helsingborg - 2026-07-28

On 5 June, the University Board decided to propose Erik Renström as Vice-Chancellor of Lund University for the next three-year term. When the University Board met on 5 June it decided to propose Erik Renström as Vice-Chancellor of Lund University for the next three-year term, 2027-2029.“I am pleased that Erik Renström received strong support from the Electoral College and that the Board has unanim

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/university-board-proposes-erik-renstrom-vice-chancellor - 2026-07-28

The University will partner in and coordinate two research projects that involve the future of European democracy. One will examine extremism and polarisation, while the other will look at EU enlargement. ”This demonstrates Lund University’s capacity to both lead and contribute to major international research collaborations on issues of direct relevance to Europe’s democratic future,” says Anamari

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-university-takes-roles-two-new-horizon-europe-projects - 2026-07-28

The vision for the co-location of Lund University’s Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts in Sweden has now been finalised. On 3 June, the Faculty Board reached agreement on a new policy decision to work towards establishing a fine and performing arts campus in the Heleneholm area. The Faculty has been working for some time to bring the Malmö Art Academy, Malmö Academy of Music, Malmö Theatre Academ

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/fine-and-performing-arts-campus-heleneholm - 2026-07-28

Over the past academic year it has been fantastic to see how the organisation has begun to operate as a fourth generation university! The fourth generation university is based on the realisation that it is becoming increasingly crucial for the universities of the future not only to create and disseminate knowledge, but also to actively drive the search for solutions to the societal problems we fac

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/fourth-generation-universities-understanding-explaining-and-improving - 2026-07-28

Internationalisation in higher education is currently undergoing major changes. Geopolitical tensions, increased government regulation, economic pressures and new demands for social relevance are affecting universities around the world. At the same time, global student mobility continues to grow, but in new directions and under different conditions than before. For Lund University, these developme

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/global-trends-are-changing-conditions-internationalisation - 2026-07-28

New procurements for communication services have now been finalised. Following an intensive and comprehensive evaluation process carried out over the spring, the new agreements will come into effect on 1 June 2026. When ordering services from printers, agencies and photographers, you must use the University’s procured suppliers. As a public authority, the University must comply with the Public Pro

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-agreements-communication-services - 2026-07-28

For many of us, moving between different parts of the campus is a natural part of the working day. There are now more opportunities to be physically active during working hours. Lund on the Run is an initiative in which several organisations in Lund have developed three jogging tracks through the city’s knowledge environments. The initiative is a collaboration between Akademiska Hus, Lund Universi

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-jogging-tracks-campus-lund-run - 2026-07-28

Is it mandatory to order vegetarian catering? What support is available for staff interested in sustainability? And how many of the Sustainable Development Goals are being achieved globally? There is now an online sustainability course available in Swedish and English. The course, Introduction to sustainable development and Lund University’s sustainability work, will give you a better understandin

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/find-out-more-about-sustainability-take-one-hour-course - 2026-07-28

Three Lund University research projects have been selected for the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) 2026 list, which highlights Swedish research with the potential to benefit society. Previously known colloquially in Sweden as the "100 list" and published annually between 2019 and 2024, IVA's list returns in 2026 in a renewed and more selective form, highlighting around 30 ongoi

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/three-lund-university-projects-ivas-2026-list - 2026-07-28