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The University’s obligations according to data protection legislation are different depending on the responsibilities of the role the public authority has for specific processing. It is therefore important to be able to assess whether the University is the personal data controller, joint personal data controller or the personal data processor for specific personal data processing.Personal data con
On 17 May, LU will raise the rainbow flag on several buildings around the University. The flag-raising is to highlight IDAHOT (International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia) and the violence and discrimination that LGBTQIA persons are subjected to worldwide. The event is arranged by the LGBTQIA-network for employees at Lund University.
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/university-will-fly-flag-idahot-day-17-may - 2026-05-05
To file a report on a disciplinary matter, use the links to the report forms on the right. Each report form contains information on what should be included in a report. You will also find further information below to consider when doing a report. When making a report – please consider the following:For government authorities the official language is Swedish and therefore the report is always to be
https://www.staff.lu.se/research-and-education/education-support/handling-disciplinary-matters/what-include-report - 2026-05-05
It should be possible to plan the 2021 autumn semester based on some reversion, provided that the infection rate allows it. Teaching and assessment are to continue to be conducted digitally with no physical presence on the University’s premises, up to and including 29 August 2021. The University has also decided that all staff members are entitled to get vaccinated against Covid-19 during paid wor
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/updated-vice-chancellors-decision-12-may-regarding-covid-19 - 2026-05-05
If you are reporting a suspected disciplinary offence, here you can learn more about the various stages of the investigation. You will also find out who the members of the Disciplinary Board at Lund University are. The investigationWhen a suspected disciplinary offence has been reported, the Vice-Chancellor shall have the matter investigated. At Lund University the Legal Division at the Legal and
On this page, you will find information about recognition of prior learning, how it is validated and how recognition of prior learning can be used for admission requirements/access or credit transfer. What is recognition of prior learning?Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is the collective competence that a person has; it can be formal, non-formal and/or informal.Formal knowledge is acquired via
https://www.staff.lu.se/research-and-education/education-support/recognition-prior-learning-rpl - 2026-05-05
The University’s employees are invited to comment and discuss the issues that should be the most important central questions for LU to work on based on RQ20. Enter your comments in the Padlet which is published on the research board website. The final RQ20 report contains plenty of suggestions for measures that Lund University should take to increase the quality of research. To provide a basis for
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/invitation-discuss-rq20-and-important-questions-further-work - 2026-05-05
Lund University, through the Centre for Language and Literature, offers the course ”Written English for Scholarly Publication”, which is open for any academic staff member (e.g. doctoral students, researchers, post-docs, lecturers, and professors) in any area of study who want to improve their written English for scholarly publication. Your research deserves to be communicated efficiently, effecti
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/got-sneaky-feeling-your-english-not-good-enough-scholarly-publication - 2026-05-05
Subprojects in the Lund University Action plan for internationalisation have investigated different aspects of how internationalisation should be developed. Final reports from subprojects have been approved by the International Council, and employees and students are welcome to discuss results and proposals through a series of webinars during 2021. 25 May: Mapping of mobility windows.
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/results-action-plan-internationalisation - 2026-05-05
Obstacles to internationalisation need to be removed Published 27 September 2021 Lund University often talks about internationalisation and the importance of working internationally, both through research collaborations and in education. As we live in a globalised era, major and complex issues cannot be resolved other than through international collaboration. The pandemic and climate change are cl
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/erik_renstrom_the_vice-chancellor-blog - 2026-05-05
If you have filed a report, here you can learn more about the penalties that apply for students found guilty by the Vice Chancellor or by the Disciplinary Board. You can also read about what happens if the student is cleared. If the student is found guiltyPursuant to the Higher Education Ordinance, the penalty for a disciplinary offence is either warning or suspension.WarningIf the Vice-Chancellor
"Mastery of the law gives you power. And I want to use that power to support the vulnerable" says Sofia Åkerman, doctoral student at the Department of Law with personal experience of vulnerability and self-harming behaviour. She survived, but several of her friends did not. The Lego bricks occupy a central position in the middle of the living-room floor of Sofia Åkerman's home, a terraced house in
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/using-law-fight-vulnerable - 2026-05-05
Increased collaboration within the faculties and a general revitalisation. This is already a clear result from the RQ20 research evaluation that was presented in March. “We have caught sight of each other” was a frequent comment heard in a round of telephone calls to the deans and research managers. Most of the faculties were encouraged to identify their strengths, combine their strengths and mak
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/faculties-regrouping-after-rq20 - 2026-05-05
What kind of an image of yourself do you present on social media? And why? Carys Egan-Wyer, researcher in Consumer Culture, believes that in some ways leisure time has become a type of work. Showing off the perfect meals, gardens and jogging sessions also says something about us and our time. You probably know what it's like. Despite the burnt pots and sauce all over the stove: a photo of a beauti
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/leisure-time-ordeal-enjoy - 2026-05-05
On 4 May, the first joint research conference on sustainable development was held at Lund University. During the event, over 70 research contributions were presented to researchers, students and international participants. The conference highlighted the University’s extensive range of sustainability-related research, while discussions addressed the potential for more collaboration and the challeng
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/how-do-we-generate-knowledge-about-sustainable-development - 2026-05-05
The Disciplinary Board does neither decide whether an exam/academic paper or the like shall be assessed, nor if it shall pass or fail. These issues are always decided by the examiner. In many cases, the assessment of the work is delayed until the question of whether the student is guilty of a disciplinary offence or not has been settled. This depends on the individual case, however. Please consult
On 27 May, the Swedish government presented its five-step plan for adaptation and easing of the restrictions applied due to the Covid-19 pandemic. One of the new recommendations is for digital learning no longer to be the default mode for higher education. This means that it will be possible to conduct education on site at universities and colleges as of 1 June. The reason why this is happening no
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/digital-learning-will-no-longer-be-recommended-default-mode - 2026-05-05
Enjoying your job is a condition for both academic success and freedom, according to pro vice-chancellor Jimmie Kristensson. He is in charge of the University’s new initiative for gender equality and equal opportunities. The work environment has also moved up on the agenda. Jimmie Kristensson is taking the opportunity to breathe a little fresh air outside the Wrangel building. He has been in non-s
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/going-work-should-be-fun-0 - 2026-05-05
Researchers at Lund University are to be able to manage research data in a secure and correct manner throughout the entire research process. These pages provide support and information about FAIR research data and research data management in the various parts of the research process. Having access to user-friendly and secure systems where you can store your research data and get support and guidan
https://www.staff.lu.se/research-and-education/research-support/support-research-process/research-data-management - 2026-05-05
It is still unclear how much students and staff will be on campus in the autumn, but a gradual return is being planned. Discussions are also being held as to whether technical and administrative staff will be able to continue working from home after the pandemic. At the University, teaching staff and researchers have long been able to choose to work from home when that was most effective for them
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/how-are-we-work-autumn - 2026-05-05
