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Visiting Professor at the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology Current position: Professor of History, Associated Faculty in Comparative LiteratureCurrent university or institution: Princeton UniversityCountry: USA Why did you choose Lund University? I first visited Lund University in October 2010 for an international conference on "Syria under Bashar al-Asad” that was held at the Center f
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/max-weiss - 2026-05-27
Visiting Professor at the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology Current position: ProfessorCurrent university or institution: Center for Functionally Integrative Neuroscience, Aarhus UniversityCountry: Denmark Why did you choose Lund University?I was drawn to Lund University’s strong interdisciplinary ambition to understand the human mind. The combination of philosophical expertise in Lund
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/morten-storm-overgaard - 2026-05-27
Visiting Professor at the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology Current position: Frothingham Professor of the History of ReligionCurrent university or institution: Harvard University, The Divinity SchoolCountry: USA Why did you choose Lund University? Lund’s faculty offers extensive expertise in New Testament studies, religion, and apocalyptic literature with significant international conn
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/giovanni-b-bazzana - 2026-05-27
Visiting Professor at the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology Current position: Research Professor in Social AnthropologyCurrent university or institution: Christian Michelsen Institute in BergenCountry: NorwayEdyta Roszko's LinkedIn profile Why did you choose Lund University? I am impressed by Lund University’s commitment to fostering intellectual spaces for exchange that value the plura
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/edyta-roszko - 2026-05-27
Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Science Current position: Professor of experimental particle physicsCurrent university or institution: University of Wuppertal and DESY HamburgCountry (resident in at the moment): GermanyKaterina Lipka's LinkedIn profile Why did you choose Lund University? Lund’s strengths in collider phenomenology, precision measurements, and New Physics searches, combined wi
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/katerina-lipka - 2026-05-27
This webpage presents a list of links to websites that offer useful academic resources, such as tips for academic writing, referencing and thesis writing. All links open in the same window and take you to the website of that resource. Lund University-specific guides’Academic Writing in English at Lund University’ (AWELU) is an excellent online resource for all students and staff writing texts in
Absens (in absentia)Absens is Latin for absent, and indicates a promovendus being awarded a degree without being present at the actual ceremony, or in absentia. During the ceremony, the person’s name is read out, with the addition of 'absens'.PhD graduate‘Doktor efter avlagda prov’ (EAP) is the official Swedish denomination for the Latin doctor iuvenis, pl. doctor iuvenes, i.e. new doctoral gradua
The ceremonial highlight of the academic year In a solemn ceremony at Lund Cathedral, doctoral students who completed their research studies and successfully defended their theses at Lund University in the past year have their degrees conferred. At the ceremony, degrees are also conferred on the faculties' honorary doctors. Doctors who completed their doctoral studies 50 years ago become jubilee d
Lund University has two major annual academic ceremonies: the doctoral degree conferment in May and the inauguration of new professors every autumn. Another important tradition is the inauguration of the vice-chancellor. Doctoral degree conferment ceremonyThe doctoral conferment ceremony is the major academic event of the year at Lund University. Ceremonies have been held since the late 1600s, wit
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/university-glance/academic-traditions - 2026-05-27
InvitationThe invitation is sent out to all those who have publicly defended their thesis or will be defending it since the last degree conferment ceremony. The invitation is sent by post in early March to the addresses registered with the faculties.DateThe doctoral degree conferment ceremony traditionally takes place on the last Friday in May, with a compulsory rehearsal on the preceding afternoo
Scholarships for students applying for studies at Lund University Lund University Global ScholarshipThe Lund University Global Scholarship is an academic excellence award targeting top students from all countries outside the EU/EEA. Students who have made a complete application for a Master's programme, or, in exceptional cases, for one of a few selected Bachelor's programmes, are invited to apply
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/admission-degree-studies/scholarships-and-awards - 2026-05-27
As a student, you are obliged to follow the laws and rules that apply at Lund University. A student who is guilty of cheating, disruption or similar can be disciplined with a warning or suspension. Four disciplinary offencesWithin academia there are four “disciplinary offences” in relation to cheating, disruptions and harassment. Under the Higher Education Ordinance, disciplinary measures may be i
PhotographersImages from the following photographers appear on this website, lunduniversity.lu.se:Johan BävmanCharlotte Carlberg BärgJenny LeymanJohan PerssonKennet RuonaHåkan RöjderPhotographs taken by Lund University staff, and in some cases students, may also be featured.If you would like to know who took a particular picture, or have any other questions or comments, please contact us at grafis
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-this-website/images-website - 2026-05-27
When you are abroad in connection with your studies at Lund University, you are an important representative of the University. As a student ambassador, you are one of the main bearers of our public image, both to the host organisation and to prospective students. Lund University is ranked 63rd in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Most International Universities in the World Rankings. Our high
The student health and safety representative represents you and students at your department or in your field of study on issues related to both your physical, organisational and psychosocial work environment. There is also a principal student health and safety representative at the faculty level. How your representatives can helpIf, as a student, you discover shortcomings in your work environment,
Before submitting a question in the contact form below, please carefully read through the information about the application steps and admission requirements.application stepsadmission requirementsPlease note that the Admissions Office at Lund University is not able to give you a preliminary assessment. A decision regarding your eligibility will be made once you have made an application and submitt
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/form/contact-lund-university-admissions-office - 2026-05-27
There are many ways to find out about our activities and communicate with us through social media. Below is a list of the University’s general channels. There are many more pages, feeds and blogs at faculty and department level. FacebookThe official Lund University Facebook page is primarily aimed at prospective international students and it is also popular with alumni. It focuses mainly onadmissi
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/contact-us/lund-university-social-media - 2026-05-27
Stay informed and connected through the alumni newsletter, blog and social media channels. Discover research news, alumni stories and updates from Lund University. Alumni newsletter, 'Lundensaren'Lundensaren is sent out six to seven times per year to Lund University alumni as an e-newsletter. In this newsletter you can read about research news, fellow alumni, special offers, developments, what is
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/alumni/alumni-news-and-stories - 2026-05-27
Here you can find answers to most questions about the Lund University Alumni Network. You are also welcome to join as a member. Who can join? The Alumni Network is for anyone who has studied, worked or been in close collaboration with Lund University. Of course, this includes honorary doctors, guest researchers, board members and others who are close to the University. You are also welcome to regi
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/alumni/faqs-and-contact-alumni-network - 2026-05-27
There are many opportunities for students to keep fit or take part in sports. In Lund, Malmö and Helsingborg, the student nations, student associations, local sports clubs and municipal sports facilities offer a range of sports and exercise activities. Classes and gym at GerdahallenGerdahallen is one of the largest sports centres in Northern Europe. As Gerdahallen is a part of Lund University, it
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/sport-and-exercise - 2026-05-27
