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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 - 2026-09-09

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

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/law-programme-bachelor-programme-business-administration-and-economics-and-medical-programme - 2026-09-09

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

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/one-candidate-has-withdrawn-and-eric-renstrom-will-be-put-forward-electoral-college - 2026-09-09

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 - 2026-09-09

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 - 2026-09-09

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 - 2026-09-09

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 - 2026-09-09

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 wo

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/academic-freedom-cause-resonates-widely-take-opportunity-get-involved - 2026-09-09

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.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/proposal-new-governance-structure-helsingborg - 2026-09-09

The Lund Social Science Methods Centre offers six workshops in methods and methodologies from mid-September through mid-October in 2026. These are for teachers, researchers, and doctoral candidates who desire to continue 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 s

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/explore-skill-school-social-sciences-method-center-teachers-researchers-and-doctoral-candidates - 2026-09-09

STINT Teaching Sabbatical is a programme that offers researchers and teachers to spend an autumn term at one of STINT's partner campuses in Botswana, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and the US. The programme aims to develop both individuals and institutions. By giving researchers and teachers passionate about teaching issues international experiences based on the teaching role, rather than in the rese

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/nominations-stint-teaching-sabbatical-2027 - 2026-09-09

Most of us know that every department and unit at LUSEM has a health and safety representative. But what do they actually do, and when should you contact them? The short answer is: whenever you have concerns about your work environment – or simply need someone to talk to. Health and safety representatives are elected to represent employees and help ensure a safe, healthy and sustainable work envir

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/were-here-help-meet-lusems-health-and-safety-representatives - 2026-09-09

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.Apply for annual leave in consultation with your manager in good time before your holiday, in accordance with the procedure at your workplace. Register the application for annual leave and any other types of leave in Primul

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/preparing-your-summer-holiday-2026 - 2026-09-09

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.Learn more on LU Staff Pages

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/fine-and-performing-arts-campus-heleneholm - 2026-09-09

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 unanimously decided to put him forward to the Government for the next three-year period,” says Ingrid Petersson, chair of the University Bo

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/university-board-proposes-erik-renstrom-vice-chancellor - 2026-09-09

Under tisdagen träffades de doktorander som anslutits till SWEAH 2026, på Forum Medicum i Lund. De presenterade sig och sina forskningsprojekt, fick information om forskarskolan, nätverkade och träffade alumner och doktorander som varit med ett tag i SWEAH. Som vanligt vid forskarskolans introduktionsträffar visades en stor bredd på forskningsprojeken. Det handlar om helt ny forskning inom allt fr

https://sweah.lu.se/artikel/detta-ar-arets-nya-sweah-doktorander - 2026-09-09

Nu är det klart vem som tar över ledningen av forskarskolan när SWEAH:s nuvarande koordinator Susanne Iwarsson går i pension om ett år. Det blir Lunds universitets vicerektor Jimmie Kristensson och han har redan börjat som assisterande koordinator på deltid. – Frågan om den framtida ledningen av forskarskolan är en viktig, kritisk punkt som framfördes i den utvärdering av SWEAH som genomfördes und

https://sweah.lu.se/artikel/han-ar-ny-assisterande-koordinator-i-sweah - 2026-09-09

SWEAH har sedan årsskiftet engagerat en ny högskolepedagogisk expert i forskarskolan. Det är tidigare styrelseledamoten Søren Smedegaard Bengtsen som tar över rollen efter Lena Dafgård, vid partnerlärosätet Högskolan Dalarna, vars uppdrag upphörde i december. Søren Smedegaard Bengtsen har forskat i många år inom åldrande och hälsa vid Århus universitet i Danmark. Från och med den 1 mars innehar ha

https://sweah.lu.se/artikel/nybliven-professor-tar-plats-i-sweahs-pedagogiska-grupp - 2026-09-09

Ett första större projektet där ett flertal medarbetare i SWEAH är engagerade och integrerade i forskning i samverkan med en kommun, satsar på proaktiva insatser för aktivt och hälsosamt åldrande. Vid månadsskiftet var forskarteamet på plats igen för att under två dagar följa upp Härnösands kommuns unika satsning på äldre hälsa och livskvalitet. ”Ett hälsosammare och friskare Härnösand” utvärderad

https://sweah.lu.se/artikel/sa-ska-hemtjansttimmar-minskas-samtidigt-som-brukarna-blir-mer-nojda - 2026-09-09

Planeringen av höstens tvärvetenskapliga konferens om åldrande och hälsa är i full gång. SWEAH arrangerar återigen en tvådagarskonferens, denna gång på temat ”Utbyte av insikter: Koppla forskning om åldrande och hälsa till samhällets behov”. SWEAH-alumnen Wenqian Xu vid Lunds universitet leder konferenskommitténs arbete. Han är nu upptagen med att söka finansiering, bjuda in huvudtalare och planer

https://sweah.lu.se/artikel/en-chans-beslutsfattare-och-andra-att-ta-del-av-den-senaste-forskningen-om-aldrande-och-halsa - 2026-09-09