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Erik Renström is the candidate who will be put forward to the Electoral College. Anna Stenport has announced that she is no longer a candidate for the post of Vice-Chancellor.The Recruitment Committee had decided to present two candidates for the post of Vice-Chancellor to the Electoral College – Erik Renström, professor and current Vice-Chancellor of Lund University and Anna Stenport, professor a
The Canvas learning platform has experienced a security incident affecting several higher education institutions in Sweden and internationally. We have compiled the latest information on how the situation is developing and what it means for Lund University.Stay up to date with the latest on the incident here: Security incident concerning Canvas – medarbetarwebben.lu.se
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/security-incident-supplier-canvas - 2026-09-23
Soon, Lund will be filled with anticipation, colour and the glitz of the carnival. The Lund Carnival is fast approaching – with skits, singing, satire and that very special blend of camaraderie and madness that only the carnival can create. In workshops and rehearsal rooms, new memories are being made: lines are being polished, sets are being built, and laughter echoes far beyond the carnival area
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/joy-carnival-student-life-part-our-very-essence - 2026-09-23
Following the withdrawal of another candidate, Erik Renström was put forward to the Electoral College as the candidate for the post of Vice-Chancellor. The Electoral College met on 18 May and held a vote. Following the meeting, Johan Östling, chair of the Electoral College, stated that the Electoral College proposes Erik Renström as Vice-Chancellor of Lund University for the next three-year term.L
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/electoral-college-proposes-erik-renstrom-position-vice-chancellor - 2026-09-23
Do you usually commute by car or public transport? This autumn, you can challenge yourself by cycling to work for six weeks – as part of a shared workplace challenge with others across Lund. The first 300 to register will receive a goody bag.The Cycling Challenge is a joint initiative for workplaces in Lund. From 1 September to 9 October 2026, you cycle to work at least three days a week for six w
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/lu-part-cycling-challenge-2026-are-you - 2026-09-23
How can the University better safeguard academic freedom? In the discussions held across the organisation this spring, one clear message has emerged: Directed research funding is a problem. There is a further opportunity to get involved and have your say.Since the project on academic freedom and the University’s role in society was launched at the start of the year, just over 20 discussions and wo
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/academic-freedom-cause-resonates-widely-take-opportunity-get-involved - 2026-09-23
Lund University is proposing changes to how operations in Helsingborg are managed. The background to this is that it is not always clear who is responsible for what, and that there is sometimes overlap between different parts of the organisation.The aim is to make governance simpler and more cohesive, so that what already works well can be further developed. At the same time, strategic leadership
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/proposal-new-governance-structure-helsingborg - 2026-09-23
The Lund Social Science Methods Centre offers six workshops in methods and methodologies from mid-September through mid-October in 2026. These are for teachers, researchers, and doctoral candidates who desire to continue to broaden and deepen their knowledge of research methods.Explore Skill School, the Social Sciences Method Center's exclusive workshop series, tailored for doctoral students and s
STINT Teaching Sabbatical is a programme that offers researchers and teachers to spend an autumn term at one of STINT's 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, rather than in the rese
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/nominations-stint-teaching-sabbatical-2027 - 2026-09-23
Most of us know that every department and unit at LUSEM has a health and safety representative. But what do they actually do, and when should you contact them? The short answer is: whenever you have concerns about your work environment – or simply need someone to talk to. Health and safety representatives are elected to represent employees and help ensure a safe, healthy and sustainable work envir
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/were-here-help-meet-lusems-health-and-safety-representatives - 2026-09-23
The summer holidays are approaching and soon it will be time to enjoy a well-deserved break. Allow yourself to let go of things, recharge your batteries and savour the sunshine.Apply for annual leave in consultation with your manager in good time before your holiday, in accordance with the procedure at your workplace. Register the application for annual leave and any other types of leave in Primul
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/preparing-your-summer-holiday-2026 - 2026-09-23
The vision for the co-location of Lund University’s Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts in Sweden has now been finalised. On 3 June, the Faculty Board reached agreement on a new policy decision to work towards establishing a fine and performing arts campus in the Heleneholm area.Learn more on LU Staff Pages
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/fine-and-performing-arts-campus-heleneholm - 2026-09-23
When the University Board met on 5 June it decided to propose Erik Renström as Vice-Chancellor of Lund University for the next three-year term, 2027-2029.“I am pleased that Erik Renström received strong support from the Electoral College and that the Board has unanimously decided to put him forward to the Government for the next three-year period,” says Ingrid Petersson, chair of the University Bo
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/university-board-proposes-erik-renstrom-vice-chancellor - 2026-09-23
In Januari 2023, the Department of Service Management and Service Studies has changed name to the shorter version Department of Service Studies. With the name change, the department wants to convey clarity, professionalism and closeness to the research. The name change means that "Service management" disappears from the department's title. The Bachelor's and Master's programmes offered by the depa
https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/new-name-department-ism-has-become-ses - 2026-09-23
International collaboration takes place every dayInternationalisation is not something that happens alongside our core activities – it is a natural part of them. Science is fundamentally international, and scientific progress depends on collaborations across subject boundaries and disciplines around the world. Internationalisation is therefore an integrated part of our researchers’ everyday work.A
In the Dean’s latest “Dean’s Corner”, topics such as internationalisation, international impact and global positioning are highlighted. But what do these concepts actually mean in practice, and why are they important for us at the Faculty of Science?To gain a deeper understanding of these questions, we spoke with Pro Vice-Chancellor for Strategy and Global Affairs, Kristina Eneroth, who for severa
On Wednesday 27 May, the Faculty of Science officially inaugurated its new Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (MGeo) with music, panel discussions, seminars and an exhibition on minerals important for the green transition. Almost five months after the Centre for Environmental and Climate Science (CEC), the Department of Geology and the Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Sci
During the summer, temporary changes will apply to some entrances and access routes in Astronomihuset.Main entrance22–26 June: open 10:00–12:0029 June–31 July: locked3–14 August: open 10:00–12:00Library staircase entrance8–26 June: open 10:00–12:0029 June–31 July: locked3–14 August: open 10:00–12:00West corridor to Andromeda and Cassiopeia from the main entrance22 June–14 August: lockedAuthorised
https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/summer-opening-hours-astronomihuset - 2026-09-23
Quantum. The word is appearing more and more frequently in discussions about future technologies, security, medicine and computing. At the same time, the field is often perceived as both abstract and difficult to understand. But what exactly is quantum physics, and why is there so much interest in it right now? “Quantum physics was developed to describe the very smallest building blocks of the uni
https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/what-quantum-science-and-why-everyone-talking-about-it - 2026-09-23
On 18 June, Lund University Vice-Chancellor Erik Renström formally appointed Professor Charlotta Turner as Dean and Professor Karin Rengefors as Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Science for the 2027–2029 term.The appointments follow the faculty election held earlier this spring, in which faculty employees expressed their support for Charlotta Turner as Dean and Karin Rengefors as Deputy Dean. They wi
