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The information on this page is mainly directed at those who create their own forms from scratch. Certain content management systems have their own modules or add-on programmes that can help you create a form. Things to remember when creating a formEnsure you don’t shut out any visitors by providing non-accessible forms. Below are a few important points to remember:Consider again whether every fie
Documents published on the website as of 23 September 2018 are subject to the new Act and therefore need to be adapted for accessibility. A webpage is preferable to a documentBefore making your document accessible, consider whether the information can be presented as a webpage instead. A webpage is preferable to a document from the perspective of accessibility. If you need to publish the document
Video helps many people absorb and understand information. This page provides you with tips for how to make your video accessible for as many people as possible, regardless of physical ability, for example. Accessible videos benefit manyAn accessible video helps not only people with physical disabilities, but many other people too. For example, it is very common for people to choose to watch video
Offer text alternatives if a recording consists solely of audio, for example a podcast. Users who cannot hear audio recordings should have the option of accessing the content via an alternative representation. Tips for creating accessible audio recordingsOffer a text-based script or some other form of presentation that does not exclude visitors who are unable to hear the recording.Remember to spea
There are strong grounds for not using tables, and our recommendation is for you to avoid them as far as possible. With that said – below are some good tips for those of you opting to create your own tables. Creating an accessible tableRemember to only use tables to present data, not for layout purposes.To ensure tables are accessible, you need to check that the HTML code is correct. A number of p
In order to create accessible content on the web, you need to be aware of how your choice of colours and contrast affects accessibility. You also need to be aware of, and follow, the existing guidelines. If you have ever tried to read a website on a mobile phone while standing in bright sunlight, you will understand the importance of clear contrasts. For people with colour blindness, for example,
All countries in the European Union must now have laws in place governing web accessibility. In Sweden we have the law on accessibility to digital public service. This law means that the websites of all public bodies must fulfil the legislative requirements governing accessibility from 23 September 2020. The purpose of the law is to increase digital accessibility for all users, including people wi
Lund University’s common web accessibility guide has now been translated into English and can be accessed via the short address staff.lu.se/web-accessibility. The web accessibility guide contains practical tips on how to create accessible web content, which applies whether you work in Drupal, Typo-3 or some other type of content management system. “We have received very positive feedback on our we
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/web-accessibility-guide-now-available-english - 2026-05-05
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The Administrative Prize is awarded annually for outstanding administrative efforts of an innovative nature that have contributed to the University’s development, or for extraordinary service and efficiency. The recipients of the 2021 prize are Rikard Stymne at the IT unit of the Faculties of Humanities and Theology a
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/recipients-universitys-administrative-prize-2021 - 2026-05-05
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The University Board has appointed Lena Eskilsson as deputy vice-chancellor of Lund University 2021-2026. Eskilsson is a senior lecturer in human geography and has many years’ experience in education and leadership issues at Lund University. Since 2018, she has been the pro dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences. “It
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lena-eskilsson-new-deputy-vice-chancellor - 2026-05-05
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. In 2016, a forgotten archival treasure was found in the cellar of the Department of Geology. The material included a unique map of Iceland from 1844 and a geological map of the whole of New Zealand dated 1869. Now 322 works have been restored and plans are afoot for an exhibition. Through arched windows, a pale Novemb
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/forgotten-treasure-trove-maps-restored-its-former-glory - 2026-05-05
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Former doctoral student Firas Jumaah and supervisor Charlotta Turner have had a special bond since 2014, when Jumaah and his family got caught up in the first ISIS lightning offensive in Iraq. Employing far-reaching means, Charlotta Turner managed to get them back to Lund unharmed. Now they have written a book togeth
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/how-she-became-professor-hardcore - 2026-05-05
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Eva Nordmark was 62 when she received her Alzheimer’s diagnosis. But rather than life ending, it gave her the chance to reclaim parts of her life that she had not previously had time for. It is a sunny autumn day at the Humlamaden rehab centre outside Veberöd, and the stable is full of life and activity. The 32-year-o
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/when-memory-fails - 2026-05-05
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. She is a chemist. He is a medic. Together they are behind some of the major breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research in recent times. Sara Linse and Oskar Hansson hope to be able to lay the foundations for the medicines and diagnostic methods of the future. It is one of those unusually clear mornings in late Nove
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/top-duo-want-solve-mystery-alzheimers - 2026-05-05
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. By 2023 the University is to have reduced its CO2 emissions by half, according to the new sustainability plan. Things look promising right now due to Covid-19 – there will be a radical reduction this year as air travel is the biggest CO2 villain. The number of flights booked between April and October 2020 fell by 97 p
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lus-new-plan-co2-emissions-be-halved-2023 - 2026-05-05
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Torbjörn von Schantz finds that he has made good progress on the road to a united University. In his management group, he now sees more of a shared assumption of responsibility and less of a silo mentality and special interests. What he has missed most during his years as vice-chancellor is proximity to the rest of th
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/outgoing-vice-chancellor-satisfied-see-more-people-taking-collective-responsibility - 2026-05-05
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. It is not only the central University management team that is changing. Several faculties will also be getting new management. Here is a list of the new faculty leaders for the forthcoming period. Find out who is to be dean and pro dean for each faculty as of the new year. Faculty of Engineering Annika Olsson becomes
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-faculty-management-teams - 2026-05-05
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. As of the new year, a new University management team will take over the helm. For the next term of office, 2021-2026, the University will be led by vice-chancellor Erik Renström and deputy vice-chancellor Lena Eskilsson, together with five pro vice-chancellors and the University director. “The choice of pro vice-chanc
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-university-management-2021-2026 - 2026-05-05
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. During the autumn of 2019, an analysis was conducted of how the faculties and the University's IT functions currently manage incidents and events that threaten our information security. Preparatory analyses, training, activities and a management dialogue have been ongoing since 2019 in the field of information securit
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/information-security-incidents-and-events - 2026-05-05
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The Government has now presented the Research and Innovation Bill for this mandate period, which indicates the way forward for Swedish research policy. The Government's starting point is that free research must be safeguarded while the research policy must respond to global and national societal challenges. In the bil
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/governments-new-research-bill - 2026-05-05
