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New on the job - Lars Palm, head of division for Lund University Commissioned Education (LUCE)

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Lars Palm is the new head of Lund University’s division for commissioned education, LUCE. His most recent position was at Tetra Pak where he worked for nearly 20 years. However, his connection to the University is strong. It was here that he graduated with a Master of Engineering degree, later completing a PhD in Meas

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-job-lars-palm-head-division-lund-university-commissioned-education-luce - 2026-04-27

Evacuation of KC4 (a part of Kemicentrum)

As reported previously, employees at KC4 who were previously located at Byrålogen have been evacuated due to the risk of asbestos dust and other incidents. The evacuation of KC4 started on 23 May and testing will now take place and possible measures taken in that part of the building. The evacuation concerns approximately 140 staff from the Finance Division, HR, LU Building, Research Services, Int

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/evacuation-kc4-part-kemicentrum - 2026-04-27

Migraine researcher who bucked the trend

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. 1.5 million Swedes and 850 million people globally suffer from migraines, a condition that Lars Edvinsson has been researching for almost forty years. Practically every day over the past year, he has received thank you letters from all over the world from patients whose lives have been transformed thanks to new medica

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/migraine-researcher-who-bucked-trend - 2026-04-27

Happy doctors escaped the rain

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. In brilliant sunshine, the new doctors, honorary doctors and jubilee doctors walked in procession from the main University building to the Cathedral for the most important event in the academic calendar – the doctoral degree conferment ceremony. The ceremony took place on 24 May and the flags on the roof of the main U

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/happy-doctors-escaped-rain - 2026-04-27

Researchers call for debate on future distribution of resources:"Research freedom in danger"

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Where is the debate on the Strut inquiry's proposals and their consequences? That is the question being asked by the three researchers Kristian Pietras, Hanna Isaksson and Emma Sparr who are particularly worried by one of the proposals. – An increase in direct government funding at the cost of weakened research counci

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/researchers-call-debate-future-distribution-resourcesresearch-freedom-danger - 2026-04-27

Focus on improving the group's EQ

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Different values, cultures and language. Leading an international research group comes with additional challenges. Margareta Sandahl and Charlotta Turner are deliberately developing the emotional expertise in their group. "It pays off in terms of energy, even if it takes time. Furthermore, the doctoral students develo

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/focus-improving-groups-eq - 2026-04-27

International research funders

In the EUHorizon EuropeThe EU's main instrument for funding research in Europe.Learn more about Horizon EuropeCOST is one of the longest-running instruments supporting co-operation among scientists and researchers across Europe. COST invites proposals for new COST Actions contributing to the scientific, economic, cultural or societal development of EuropeLearn more and apply on Cost's webpageCreat

https://www.staff.lu.se/research-and-education/research-support/research-funding/finding-research-funding/international-research-funders - 2026-04-27

Researchers: "Leadership is overestimated; rely more on employees"

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Leadership is merely one among an arsenal of tools at the disposal of managers and employees to create a well-functioning group or organisation, according to organisational researchers Mats Alvesson, Stefan Sveningsson and Martin Blom at the School of Economics and Management. Are you someone who prefers to work in th

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/researchers-leadership-overestimated-rely-more-employees - 2026-04-27

Vice-Chancellor: “It’s important for managers to be able to make uncomfortable decisions”

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Vice-Chancellor Torbjörn von Schantz is convinced that leadership at the University is a momentous question. “If we are perceived as being incapable of making uncomfortable decisions, there is a risk that we will see the same changes here as in other places such as Denmark – that collegial leadership is replaced by pu

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/vice-chancellor-its-important-managers-be-able-make-uncomfortable-decisions - 2026-04-27

They strike a blow for source confidence

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Everyone knows about source criticism, but researchers Jutta Haider and Olof Sundin want to emphasise source confidence. “There has been an intensive focus on the critical aspect. Pupils leave school with the attitude that you cannot trust anything, so source confidence is an important complement to source criticism.

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/they-strike-blow-source-confidence - 2026-04-27

Crossing the border to Scania

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Melissa Franklin is a guest professor from Harvard University who compares her environment at Fysicum with the tv-series Friends and Seinfeld. Here she shares her views on similarities and differences between the universities. When a colleague on my 3000 person experiment at CERN whom I didn’t know, Torsten Akesson, e

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/crossing-border-scania - 2026-04-27

Digital conferences will reduce climate impact

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Webinars and Skype conversations are to be taken to an entirely new level. A test has now been conducted to determine if it is possible to hold a conference digitally (partially at least, as face-to-face networking remains difficult to replicate). The Swedish Ministry of the Environment and Energy and research funders

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/digital-conferences-will-reduce-climate-impact - 2026-04-27

Funding for post-docs and academic conferences

Funding opportunities for academic conferencesSwedish Research Council's webpageForma's webpageForte's webpageRiksbankens jubileumsfond's webpageWenner-Gren Foundation's webpageMarcus Wallenberg Foundation's webpage for International Scientific CollaborationThe Letterstedt Association's webpage (conferences of Nordic interest) (in Swedish)Funding for post-docsWenner-Gren Foundation's webpageSwedis

https://www.staff.lu.se/research-and-education/research-support/research-funding/finding-research-funding/funding-post-docs-and-academic-conferences - 2026-04-27

Few utilise health promotion benefit

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Herbal baths for sore shoulders, weight loss courses, stress management – these are some of the activities that staff can use their health promotion benefit for in addition to normal exercise. However, despite the fact that each employee has the right to nearly SEK 2000 in health promotion benefits, most employees at

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/few-utilise-health-promotion-benefit - 2026-04-27

Unexpected development: Lund University selected to join European multimillion euro investment in food research

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. It worked out – in the end. The enormous European investment in food development, “Food KIC”, did not go to the consortium of which Lund University was a part in 2016. But that was then. Now the board of the winning network, EIT Food, has decided that Lund University is to become a full member of their network instead

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/unexpected-development-lund-university-selected-join-european-multimillion-euro-investment-food - 2026-04-27

Per Nordén’s new job is an old one – chief security officer at Lund University

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Per Nordén is not really new to the job of chief security officer. He started working at Lund University’s security division seventeen years ago, staying until 2007, when he took a break. During his twelve-year absence, he worked in the municipality of Kävlinge and most recently at Tetra Pak. The reason for his return

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/nordens-new-job-old-one-chief-security-officer-lund-university - 2026-04-27

Lund University joins Climate Framework

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Lund University, via the vice-chancellor, has joined the Climate framework for higher education institutions. The Climate framework is a framework for higher education institution-specific climate strategies where the University undertakes to continue to help society achieve set targets through education, research and

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-university-joins-climate-framework - 2026-04-27

University management goals for increased sustainability

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The vice-chancellor, in consultation with the University Management, has taken a decision on goals for their own organisation. Digital meetings and train travel are to be the first choice; however, for trips when management does need to fly, renewable fuels are to be purchased. Another goal is to serve vegetarian or f

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/university-management-goals-increased-sustainability - 2026-04-27

Medical advice

The Occupational Health Service offers medical advice on problems related to your work situation. The aim is to prevent ill health or start rehabilitation so that employees are able to remain in or return to work.As an employee or doctoral student at Lund University you can contact the Occupational Health Service yourself when you need advice and support in rehabilitation initiatives. A positive r

https://www.staff.lu.se/employment/work-environment-and-health/occupational-health-service/medical-advice - 2026-04-27

Research Board

In 2012, a central university research board was established in accordance with the rules of procedure for Lund University.Remit of the Research BoardThe Research Board is to “deal with strategic research matters where a decision at faculty level is inappropriate owing to their university-wide nature. The Board has particular responsibility for facilitating and supporting the University’s cross-di

https://www.staff.lu.se/organisation-and-governance/organisation/boards/research-board - 2026-04-27