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This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. During a unique rescue operation, Lund University sent armed security forces into an Islamic State (IS) warzone to rescue a doctoral student and his family. For several years, Firas Jumaah, his supervisor Charlotta Turner and former chief security officer, Per Gustafson, have kept quiet on the events; however, now the
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/rescue-operation - 2026-04-27
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Although patient influence in healthcare has gradually started to increase, the role of the patient's next of kin is still very limited. Despite the fact that the disease affects the whole family, public healthcare often does not utilise the patient's relatives as a resource. A lot has happened in cancer care since Ma
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/role-relatives-needs-be-highlighted-cancer-care - 2026-04-27
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Lund University sits at number 11 of 29 Swedish universities when it comes to most flights per employee. The new travel policy currently being prepared for approval places emphasis on the need for managers to consider a travel-free meeting or a train trip before approving a flight for an employee. The Swedish Environm
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/heads-should-help-reduce-flying - 2026-04-27
LU’s Corporate Communications offer a standard tool for blogs in WordPress. The solution consists of ready-made templates in the Lund University graphic profile that are easy to use.What is included in the offer?An empty blog with standard functionality and compliance with Lund University’s design templates. Special adaptations, e.g. in the form of installation of specific plug-ins or change of th
https://www.staff.lu.se/form/registration-form-new-blog - 2026-04-27
Horizon Europe is the EU’s framework programme for research and innovation for 2021–2027 with a total budget of close to EUR 95,5 billion. The programme is structured around three priorities: Excellent Science, Global Challenges and European Industrial competitiveness and Innovative Europe. Horizon EuropeThe EU’s new framework programme, Horizon Europe, started in 2021. Read more about internal su
The Historical Museum at Lund University reopened during the first weekend of December after almost one year of renovation and rebuilding. “It feels great to be able to welcome new and previous visitors to the museum at last. We hope that they will make new discoveries about the past and find new approaches to our collections, while it will be easier to find your way here and around the museum”, s
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/reopened-museum-looks-future - 2026-04-27
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Deputy vice-chancellor Sylvia Schwaag Serger sees an opportunity in the future to start a university-wide AI graduate school, similar to the one for Agenda 2030. “The discussions have started, but they are at a very early stage.” Developments in AI are happening very rapidly. There are many benefits, but complex socia
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/importance-lu-interdisciplinary-ai-initiative - 2026-04-27
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. There are plans to build a new animal testing facility at Brunnshög in north-east Lund. It is a strategic decision by the Faculty of Medicine based on the need to replace the present animal facility, which is no longer optimal for breeding, and the desire aim to offer international researchers a safer research environ
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/safer-research-new-animal-testing-facility - 2026-04-27
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Sara Virkelyst, project manager at the Planning office of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, and Johan Lind, finance officer at the Department Office of Clinical Sciences, are awarded the Lund University’s Administrative Prize 2019. Sara Virkelyst och Johan Lind will each receive SEK 15 000 for their own professional
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-universitys-administrative-prize-2019 - 2026-04-27
Develop your professional role in Europe The Erasmus+ programme supports the professional development of HEI teaching and non-teaching staff as well as the development of involved institutions. All employees at Lund University can apply for Erasmus+ funding for staff training in Europe. Erasmus+ Staff Training may take the form of training events abroad and job shadowing/observation periods/traini
Teaching abroad STINT Teaching Sabbatical is a programme that offers researchers and teachers to spend an autumn term at one of STINT's thirteen 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
Lund University has been collaborating with African partners for a long time. We conduct research of relevance for Africa and send as well as welcome both staff and students. We also conduct commissioned education with African participants. Global Dynamic Engagement (GDE) is an approach on which Lund University bases its work to strengthen and further develop its international impact regarding res
Latin America is a dynamic region with a strong educational tradition and long-standing academic institutions. Lund University cooperates with several higher education institutions and organisations in the region, in the fields of education and research. Our collaborations are extensive and generate significant mobility to and from Latin America for students, teaching staff, researchers and other
League of European Research Universities The League of European Research Universities (LERU) is an advocate for the promotion of basic research at European research universities. Lund University joined the network in 2004 and the LERU membership is today one of the cornerstones of Lund University's strategy for international contacts and collaborations with Europe. The network of 24 research-inten
Opportunities for collaboration and international experience Content on this page:What is Universitas 21 and who is it for?What are the benefits for Lund University in being a member of U21?Opportunities for staff and doctoral candidatesCurrent collaborations between LU and U21 membersWhat is Universitas 21 and who is it for?Universitas 21 (U21) is a leading global network of research-intensive un
In order to work in Ladok, you need to apply for authorisation in the system. This also applies to teaching staff who must report results and examiners who have to certify results in Ladok. Apply in LucatYou apply for authorisation via Lucat. Once you have submitted your application it must be approved by a Lucat manager. Normally, it is the head of the relevant department who is the manager; howe
Lund University has specially composed music that can be used in all types of films produced on the University’s behalf. The music has been created to strengthen and unify the University’s communication, while enhancing the audience’s experience.The aim of the music is to:Save money and time on searching for suitable musicReduce the risks of employees unlawfully using copyrighted materialContribut
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR) has decided on measures against 22 of the 23 examinees found guilty of cheating. How do this apply to them that are studying at Lund University. Cheating in the Scholastic Aptitude testOn 17 January, Norrköping District Court passed a verdict in an extensive case relating
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/scholastic-aptitude-test-results-annulled-what-applies-lund-university - 2026-04-27
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship! These concepts are now being taken seriously in first, second and third cycle programmes. LUM sat down with students taking the elective "Interdisciplinary project development" and the compulsory PhD course on knowledge in collaboration at the Faculty of Medicine. Mari
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/entrepreneurship-timetable - 2026-04-27
