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Since January 2026, the Main University Building has been closed for extensive renovations. The building is managed by the National Property Board of Sweden (SFV), and the refurbishment is being carried out in several stages. A new website has been launched where staff, students and the public can follow the progress of the work and find out about plans for how the building will be used when it re

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/what-happening-main-university-building - 2026-09-18

Admissions for the autumn semester 2026 are now complete. A total of 20,866 people have been offered a place at Lund University. A total of 72,707 people applied for a course or programme at Lund University, and 32,215 of them selected Lund University as their first choice. Of those admitted, 6,823 were admitted to degree programmes and 13,442 to freestanding courses.The number of applicants and t

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/almost-20900-students-admitted-autumn-semester - 2026-09-18

From 19 to 23 August, 50 students, teaching staff members and researchers will gather in Lund for an international convention, Drawing and the Body. University staff and students are welcome to find out more about the programme and take part in the open lectures and workshops organised over the course of the event. The convention is organised by The Northern Drawing School, a Northern European net

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-convention-highlights-drawing-method-art-research-and-learning-0 - 2026-09-18

This year’s salary review is about to begin. The aim is for the new salaries to be paid out as early as December, which is earlier than in past years. What the process looks like for you depends on which employee organisation you belong to. The salary review is a regular review of salaries and is governed by central collective bargaining agreements for the public sector. The timing and procedures

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/salary-review-2026-aim-have-new-salaries-place-early-december - 2026-09-18

Starting on August 26, anyone with a voting card can vote early in elections for the Riksdag, municipal councils, and regional councils. You can vote early at some of the university's locations in Lund. Election day is 13 September 2026. Advance voting takes place from 26 August right up to election day, and there are 16 advance voting stations in Lund.Three of the premises are situated in or near

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/early-voting-universitys-premises - 2026-09-18

On August 18, 1,500 international students arrived in Lund and were welcomed by university staff and volunteers. From Copenhagen Airport to their new accommodation, support was available every step of the way. “Arrival Day is about much more than just logistics. For many students, this is their first time in Lund, and we want them to feel welcome, safe and well looked after right from the start,”

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/international-students-arrive-lund-autumn-semester - 2026-09-18

On 27 August, the Government decided that Erik Renström is to continue as Vice-Chancellor of Lund University for the period 2027-2029. This follows the University Board’s decision to propose Erik Renström as Vice-Chancellor for the coming 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 coming three-year ter

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/government-has-decided-erik-renstrom-will-continue-vice-chancellor - 2026-09-18

After the summer break, many of us reflect on our lifestyle and wellbeing. For some, this may mean returning to exercise or finding a healthier balance in everyday life. For others, it may raise questions about alcohol, gambling or other habits they would like to change. The Occupational Health Service at Lund University has seen an increase in the number of staff and managers seeking support at a

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/more-employees-seeking-support-early-stage-gambling-drinking-and-substance-abuse-issues - 2026-09-18

Are you interested in sustainability and research on how we can create a more sustainable society? If so, you are very welcome to attend Lund University’s PhD Conference on Sustainable Development on 13 October. This annual event brings together doctoral students from across the university to exchange ideas and experiences, gain new perspectives and explore different approaches to sustainable deve

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/attend-phd-conference-sustainable-development-13-october - 2026-09-18

Now the colours of summer are giving way to a slightly more melancholic colour scheme, one that is more golden and deeper than the intense palette of early summer. But this plaintive shift is not reflected in University life, which, in my experience, flourishes best in the autumn, with ideas sown during the hectic pace of spring, left to settle over the summer, and then bursting into life here in

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/climate-mistrust-university-must-be-clearer-ever-about-its-role-and-responsibilities - 2026-09-18

Summer saw some very welcome news from the European Commission: our European University Alliance, EUGLOH (European University Alliance for Global Health), will receive continued funding for a further two years, until December 2028. For those of us who have been involved in the alliance since its inception, the decision is an important recognition of the work that has been done over the past few ye

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/eugloh-retains-eu-funding-and-welcomes-university-amsterdam - 2026-09-18

This autumn, there are several opportunities to learn more about AI at Lund University. On 1-2 December, the University will host its first AI Days, a joint forum for inspiration, sharing experiences and discussion. In September and October, you can also take part in workshops on Copilot and effective prompting. Register your interest in the AI Days todayThe AI Days will be held at Lund University

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/ai-packed-autumn-staff - 2026-09-18

You can now use mobile data on the same terms as you do at home in the rest of the Nordic region, and there’s now a new support page to help you get started with Microsoft 365. More mobile data in the Nordic countriesIt is now more cost-effective to use mobile data in our neighbouring Nordic countries. In Finland, Norway and Denmark, the 50 GB per month limit no longer applies; your subscription w

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-news-more-mobile-data-nordics-and-new-microsoft-365-support-page - 2026-09-18

September sees Anna Martinsson taking up her post as the new director of communications and Emilie Stroh becoming manager of the Research Data Office. Both will play key roles in the University’s work on communications and research support respectively. Emilie Stroh is to become the new head of the Research Data Office (LU RDO)From 1 September, Emilie Stroh will be the new head of the Research Dat

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-managers-corporate-communication-and-research-data-office - 2026-09-18

On 11 September, the report of the government inquiry into strengthening the protection of academic freedom will be submitted to the Government. At the same time, the University is continuing its work to raise awareness and foster dialogue about what academic freedom means in practice. Following 24 discussions with 460 participants, several common themes have emerged around what academic freedom e

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/government-inquiry-highlights-academic-freedom - 2026-09-18

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

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-university-invites-you-enjoy-research-culture-and-experiences-during-culture-night - 2026-09-18

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 - 2026-09-18

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 - 2026-09-18

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 - 2026-09-18

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 - 2026-09-18