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Many of the University’s researchers are publishing fantastic research that has been done with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI). Many are curious to test out AI to improve, simplify or speed up at least a part of the research process. At the same time, many are asking “what am I allowed to use AI for?” The starting point when using AI in research is to follow the basic principles of

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/yes-i-want-use-ai-what-right-way-do-it - 2026-08-18

The university director has decided to change the Division of External Relations into a new division, Global Engagement, which will have a more explicit focus on international matters. The decision is based on an overview of the University’s organisation and working methods carried out in 2023. With the support of the Global Dynamic Engagement (GDE) initiative, there is a desire to create conditio

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/division-external-relations-become-division-global-engagement - 2026-08-18

Emissions from our air travel decreased in 2024, compared with the previous year. Air travel accounts for the main part of our emissions from business travel and therefore the total climate impact of our business travel has decreased, even though emissions from car travel have increased. Every year, in connection with its annual report, the University submits a report on our environmental manageme

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/greenhouse-gas-emissions-our-business-travel-have-decreased - 2026-08-18

The new Research Data Office is to make it easier for researchers to manage their research data throughout the research process. Improved and more accessible online support is now being launched in the form of unified webpages, a university-wide support service and a new, easier way to register research documents that requires neither a course nor logging in to the W3D3 system. Unified webpages on

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/researchers-get-improved-online-support-research-data-management - 2026-08-18

The recruitment of international staff is a complex area and it is important for the University to manage correctly in order to avoid serious legal consequences, particularly in the area of migration. There is a considerable demand for support on these matters and fortunately there is extensive support for this at Lund University. At the Division of External Relations is the University’s internati

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/support-recruitment-international-staff - 2026-08-18

The Mrs Berta Kamprad Foundation is donating SEK 420 million to cancer research at Lund University. This is the largest donation to the university since its foundation in 1666. The donation is dedicated to translational cancer research, meaning applied cancer research in antibody and cell therapies with the aim of improving prognosis and quality of life for today's cancer patients.The administrati

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/sek-420-million-cancer-research-lund-university - 2026-08-18

The University is establishing a new Centre for Preparedness and Resilience (LUPREP) at Campus Helsingborg. By strengthening research, collaboration and education in total defence and preparedness, the aim is to meet society's increasing need for security and crisis management. The Centre for Preparedness and Resilience is organised by the Faculty of Social Sciences, but seven of the university's

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-centre-preparedness-and-resilience-be-established - 2026-08-18

The number of applicants to this autumn's international courses and programmes has increased by 16% across Sweden. As usual, Lund University is at the top in terms of the number of applications and has for the first time reached over 30,000 applications in total in the international Master's programme (Master HT25) with 31,947 applications. This represents an increase of around 15% compared to app

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/record-number-applicants-our-international-courses-and-programmes - 2026-08-18

This course is aimed at doctoral students and research faculty who write and publish in English, and who wish to strengthen their language and writing skills. Over six sessions (a total of 16h), we discuss central aspects of English scholarly writing, ranging from ways of communicating one’s research more efficiently and effectively to issues of language choices and style. Participants are given i

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/written-english-scholarly-publication-spring-2025 - 2026-08-18

Professors of literature Torbjörn Forslid and Anders Ohlsson helped bring the concept of shared reading to Sweden. They have now received funding from LU Innovation to develop and adapt it for use in upper-secondary schools. Shared reading is originally a British concept, which essentially involves a reading circle with reading aloud taking place in groups. When the group meets, the leader reads a

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/received-help-improve-experience-reading - 2026-08-18

Scientific researchers are not usually known for their entrepreneurship. However, at the Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science, there is an innovative group of experts who have developed a tool that can help stakeholders in society when flooding occurs. The sun is beating down on Sölvegatan as a barefooted Professor Petter Pilesjö opens the door to the GIS Centre. It has not raine

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/scientists-new-flood-analysis-product-goes-against-flow - 2026-08-18

What does it feel like to live with dementia? The answer is offered by the “dementia simulator” developed by virtual reality researchers at the Faculty of Engineering, LTH. The simulator takes the user into a virtual world to experience different aspects of life with a cognitive disorder. LTH researchers Joakim Eriksson and Maria Hedin have been working for several years on virtual experiences of

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/successful-commercialisation-dementia-simulator - 2026-08-18

The war in Gaza has caused conflict at universities in Sweden and abroad. Overcoming the differences between protestors and university managements and within groups of employees is likely to take time. We met with both Lund University’s Vice-Chancellor and protestors from the encampment in Lundagård. In this edition of LUM, they share their visions of how to move forward. We have also interviewed

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/after-palestinagard-way-forward - 2026-08-18

The license terms and use of the free version for these programs have been restricted. In order not to risk damages, read more about what applies. For those of you who work in one of these programs or have it installed on your computer:Anaconda (software for AI applications, machine learning, data processing)Solid Works (software for CAD) Important information about changed license terms is now av

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/important-information-regarding-anaconda-and-solidworks - 2026-08-18

Would your research benefit from access to more advanced visualization techniques? Take advantage of the possibility to get support from the national research infrastructure InfraVis before October 1st. The InfraVis visualization experts can assist in analyzing and enriching your data visualization to its fullest potential.You can apply for up to 600 hours of visualization support and receive help

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-more-advanced-visualization-techniques-infravis - 2026-08-18

The University has the opportunity to apply for funding from the EU programme Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) to send and receive students and staff from selected partner universities outside of EU/EEA during a three-year project period. Departments/units within Lund University can now suggest mobility projects that include student, PhD, teacher and staff mobility. Priority will be gi

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/call-erasmus-international-credit-mobility-icm-2025-2028-project-proposals - 2026-08-18

Employment agency Academic Work conduct the Young Professional Attraction Index (YPAI) survey annually, in close collaboration with polling firm Kantar. Their survey asks young people in various professional categories which employer they would most like to work for, and what makes an employer attractive. The aim of the study is to help companies and organisations to understand, attract and develo

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-university-swedens-eighth-most-attractive-employer-according-academic-work - 2026-08-18

Many very positive things are happening within management and leadership development right now. It is around a year since our new policy for academic leadership was approved, and a couple of weeks ago our new head of department programme was launched. I am truly glad that we are now able to offer a leadership programme that is specifically aimed at heads of department. The HR Division is now worki

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-managers-forum-and-new-leadership-programme - 2026-08-18

On 12 September, the Government decided on the appointment of the chair and other external members of the University Board for the period 1 October 2024–30 April 2028. Ingrid Petersson continues as chair. The new external board members areAnders O. Bjarklev, President of the Technical University of DenmarkKlas Friberg, Strategic advisorAnna Victoria Hallberg PhDThe external board members who conti

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/decision-university-boards-external-members-upcoming-term-office - 2026-08-18

For those eligible for the award, applications open 1 February 2025. In previous years, the ceremony has been held in spring. The Vice-Chancellor has now decided that the awards ceremony is to be held every 18 months instead of annually, in order to cut costs. This means that no ceremony will take place in 2026.The award for long and devoted service is given to those who have completed 30 years of

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/next-occasion-celebrating-long-and-devoted-public-service-nor-will-be-held-autumn-2025-0 - 2026-08-18