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On 19 September, Lund will be brimming with concerts, art, science shows, guided tours and taster activities as Culture Night returns. Lund University is taking part with a wide-ranging programme where visitors of all ages can engage with research, collections, creative activities and discussions. Culture Night in Lund has been held since 1985 and will take place on Saturday 19 September 2026. Thr
Researchers, doctoral students, lecturers or readers at Lund University can apply for the faculties’ travel and research grants. The application period is 28 August - 17 September 2026. The application period for the faculties’ travel and research grants is at the start of the spring and autumn semesters, normally in February and September. The call for applications for your faculty specifies the
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-travel-and-research-grants - 2026-09-04
Join us at the InfraVis Expo on 21 September to discover how the national research infrastructure InfraVis supports researchers through advanced data analysis and visualization. The programme includes presentations from InfraVis users and representatives from several research infrastructures, hands-on demonstrations, posters, and networking opportunities. The day concludes with a panel discussion
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/learn-how-infravis-can-support-your-research - 2026-09-04
From 8 to 12 September, around 6,000 people are expected to attend the European Conference on Computer Vision (ECCV) in Malmö. Lund University is one of the organisers, and participants will include researchers from the University and around the world. Many of these researchers are world leaders in AI. “The interest has been very big this year. It is fantastic that we can bring so many leading AI
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/conference-brings-ai-researchers-around-world-together - 2026-09-04
Lund University has matched its previous record, with six researchers awarded the prestigious ERC Starting Grant. They are Eleni Karageorgiou from the Faculty of Law, Camilo Ronderos from the Faculties of Humanities and Theology, Anders Reinholdt from the Faculty of Science, and three researchers from the Faculty of Engineering: Axel Henningsson, Kim Cuong Le, and Susanna de Rezende. The ERC Start
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/six-universitys-researchers-awarded-erc-starting-grants - 2026-09-04
A new group, the Ad Hoc Group, has been formed with the task of supporting all staff members in developing their expertise in digitalisation and AI. The work is in full swing and the first phase will focus on the following in AI:Basic course in AI for all staff members The first initiative is a basic course in AI aimed at those who have just started, or not yet begun, to use generative AI in their
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/support-those-who-want-develop-expertise-ai-and-digitalisation - 2026-09-04
After years of waiting, the Historical Museum and Skissernas Museum will at last have a joint storage facility in Hasslanda (Stora Råby). The “Open Collections” project aims to ensure the preservation of over 11 million artefacts as well as make our historical and artistic legacy more accessible to all. “The collections of the Historical Museum and Skissernas Museum, and the University’s art colle
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-repository-universitys-open-collections - 2026-09-04
Since February 2024, the library has undergone extensive renovations to better meet the needs of researchers, students, staff, and the public. The upgrades include more study spaces, areas for exhibitions, and improved accessibility. See photos from the new spaces and the inauguration. New spaces for exhibitions and events. A more spacious and centrally located entrance, new surfaces and furniture
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/university-library-reopens-after-major-renovation - 2026-09-04
As part of the work with Global Dynamic Engagement (GDE), Lund University is announcing five calls for funding to stimulate collaboration and activities that strengthen our international impact in research, education, innovation and cooperation. Applications with deadline 15 October Research collaboration between the National University of Singapore and LU: funds for research collaboration with th
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-funding-develop-international-collaborations - 2026-09-04
Infertility, Alzheimer’s disease and decentralised infrastructure. These are the research areas of the three researchers at Lund University who are receiving a total of SEK 50 million in funding from the ERC. The researchers are human geographer Johan Miörner, Camila Consiglio, researcher in systems immunology, and Jacob Vogel, who studies neurodegenerative diseases. Read more about their research
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/three-promising-lu-researchers-awarded-erc-starting-grants - 2026-09-04
The University Board needs a new teaching staff representative due to a retirement. As a staff member, you now have the opportunity to propose a colleague to the Electoral College, which is responsible for the nomination. The nomination period is from 3 September to 22 September. One of the three teaching staff representatives on the University Board, Lars Dahlin, is retiring and his place on the
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/propose-new-teaching-staff-representative-university-board-election - 2026-09-04
EU Days Lund is the main Swedish annual EU forum gathering around 500 Swedish and international high-level speakers and participants. Come and network at Sweden's largest annual European affairs forumEU Days Lund is the main Swedish annual EU forum gathering around 500 Swedish and international high-level speakers and participants.On 23–24 September 2025, EU Days Lund will be held for the fifth ti
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/eu-days-lund-2025-23-24-september - 2026-09-04
On Thursday, 11 September, many of the university's staff and students lost access to their Microsoft 365 accounts. Everything was restored on Friday, 12 September. What happenedOn Thursday morning 11 September, approximately 6,000 university employees lost contact with their Microsoft 365 accounts. In addition, approximately 60,000 student accounts lost contact with Microsoft 365. Email was prima
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/disruption-office-microsoft-365-current-situation - 2026-09-04
Celebrate Culture Night with Lund University! Browse among all our activities for young and old, which extend from morning to late evening. Culture NIght Lund is a festival for the whole Lund Municipality, and Lund University is a part of the programme.Bring your family or friends and take a part of the events and activities that Lund University have to offer. For everybody and all ages. Some of t
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-culture-night-saturday-20-september - 2026-09-04
Sustainable development is one of the greatest challenges of our time and at the same time a prerequisite for our future. To address complex societal challenges, new ideas and perspectives are needed – and this year’s PhD Conference on Sustainable Development provides a forum for exactly that. On 9 October 2025, PhD students from across Lund University will gather to present research, exchange ide
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/register-phd-conference-sustainable-development-9-october - 2026-09-04
The courses are aimed at all teaching staff at Lund University and are suitable for teachers at all levels. The courses are given in a blended form, i.e. both classroom teaching and online assignments, unless otherwise stated. The application is open until 1 November. Division for Higher Education Development, AHU offers several electable courses on teaching and learning for all who teach at the u
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-ahus-higher-education-courses-teaching-and-learning-spring-2026 - 2026-09-04
A long-term programme of change is under way in the Central Administration. We are committed to simplifying our processes and ways of working, with the aim of reducing the administrative burden on researchers, teaching staff and other employees. An important part of this is called the perspective-based approach, which started after the review of the organisation and working methods in 2023 (as I p
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/change-perspective-organisation-user-needs - 2026-09-04
All employees at Lund University who have an LU account must complete the mandatory basic information security course. The aim is to raise awareness of the risks that may exist when handling different types of information within the University’s operations. The course provides knowledge about common threats and how you can reduce the risks in your day-to-day work. It is aimed at anyone with an LU
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/have-you-taken-information-security-course-protect-yourself-and-whole-university - 2026-09-04
You now need to log in through a QR code in when using strong authentication. Other systems will also be subject to strong authentication; Outlook and Zoom are next in line. Get tips on how to improve your IT security. QR code login is being introduced, better access to Freja for international usersThe interface when you log in to the IT services that require strong authentication is changing. All
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-news-support-international-users-freja-and-tips-it-security - 2026-09-04
In recent years, there have been changes to the deadlines for applying for reimbursement of health promotion, medication and healthcare expenses. Because of this, we are once again sending out a reminder this year. Health promotion benefitYou can apply for health promotion reimbursement several times a year (preferably as soon as you have used up your entire health promotion allowance of SEK 1,870
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/deadlines-applying-health-promotion-medication-and-healthcare-reimbursements - 2026-09-04
