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Sweden has a total of eight lead authors contributing to the upcoming IPCC report. Three of them are from Lund University. In addition, there is also one other representative from Lund University. The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has appointed authors for its Seventh Assessment Report (AR7) - four of the researchers are from Lund University.“These appointments are a strong

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/four-lund-researchers-worlds-most-influential-climate-panel - 2026-10-04

The Recruitment Committee has now decided which candidates will be called for an initial interview for the post of deputy vice-chancellor. The Recruitment Committee will interview the candidates in September. The candidates called for an initial interview are:Jessica Abbott, professor, Lund UniversityCharlotta Johnsson, professor, Lund UniversityAnnika Olsson, professor, Lund UniversityJohannes Pe

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/eight-candidates-called-interview-post-deputy-vice-chancellor - 2026-10-04

Take a break during the working day and experience art over lunch. Skissernas Museum is offering lunchtime guided tours of the exhibition Public Domain on 20, 21 and 23 October. Skissernas Museum presents the first major presentation of A Kassen’s art to a Swedish audience. The exhibition Public Domain provides a retrospective survey where the art group’s significant public artworks are presented.

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lunchtime-guided-tour-exhibition-public-domain - 2026-10-04

Around 500 people gathered behind Lund University’s banner in the LundaPride parade, which took place for the fourth time on 20 September.  As in previous years, the university invited staff and students to a gathering at Lundagård prior to the parade. The group then marched together in the procession behind the university’s banner.Despite the rain, there was a large turnout and the atmosphere was

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/strong-university-turnout-years-lundapride - 2026-10-04

Applications are now open for the Division for Higher Education Development's (AHU) teaching and learning courses for spring 2027. The courses are aimed at all teaching staff at Lund University and are suitable for teachers at all levels. The application period is open until 1 November. Information about the courses and application procedures is available on AHU's course pages.Courses offered in E

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-ahus-higher-education-teaching-and-learning-courses-spring-2027 - 2026-10-04

A university where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to develop on an equal basis is something we create together. Gender equality and equal opportunities are not just about guidelines and processes, but about how we treat one another in our day-to-day lives and what sort of university we want to be. Work on gender equality and equal opportunities is an important part of the

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/together-we-are-strengthening-our-work-gender-equality-and-equal-opportunities - 2026-10-04

Three new artists have been selected for the artist-in-residence programme at MAX IV. Through the convergence of art and research, they will explore and give expression to the research carried out at the facility. During the year, MAX IV at Lund University has had the great pleasure of hosting an artist-in-residence, an artist who has been staying at the facility to translate the research carried

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/three-new-artists-residence-max-iv - 2026-10-04

From 22 November, the university will switch to Tempest Security Sverige AB as its security provider for the Lund and Malmö campuses. They will also receive all alarms from the university at their control centre. To ensure that the transition from the current provider, Securitas Bevakning AB, to the new provider goes as smoothly as possible, security guards from both companies will be present on t

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-security-provider-lund-and-malmo-campuses - 2026-10-04

Lund University is a campus-based university where teaching and research are primarily carried out on campus. At the same time, remote work can be a valuable complement in certain situations. The University has had guidelines on remote work for technical and administrative staff since 2021. There are now also guidelines that set out the remote work conditions for teaching staff, researchers and as

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/remote-work-teaching-staff-researchers-and-associate-researchers - 2026-10-04

Alzheimer’s researcher Sebastian Palmqvist has been awarded USD 19.4 million (SEK 190 million) from the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), through its National Institute on Aging (NIA). The funds are to be used to develop a clinical test based on the biomarker MTBR-tau243. The goal is to develop an FDA-approved blood test within five years that will benefit patients. “It’s a great pleasure to

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/sek-190-million-awarded-alzheimers-diagnostics-research - 2026-10-04

Lund University is ranked 104 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027. Although the University's position slipped slightly, its overall score remains largely unchanged. THE WUR is one of the world's leading university rankings and assesses institutions based on factors such as research impact, teaching environment, international collaboration and reputation.Lund Universi

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-ranking-shows-lund-universitys-international-position - 2026-10-04

The Institute is an incubator for new research ideas and invites proposals that are at a stage where they would not yet qualify for actual research funding. An Advanced Study Group provides an opportunity to exchange ideas and perspectives on a research problem with the potential for further development. The objective with an ASG is to further develop a concept utilizing the broad expertise of the

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/call-applications-pufendorf-institute-advanced-studies-0 - 2026-10-04

A sensational book discovery, forbidden ideas and Lund’s most beloved student tradition come together in the University Library’s new exhibition. On 8 May, ‘Freedom of Thought – from Copernicus to the Celestial Carnival’ opens – an exhibition that brings together science, satire and academic freedom in a highly topical narrative. It all started with an unexpected find in a depository.The Universit

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/banned-science-carnival-satire-new-exhibition-university-library - 2026-10-04

Lund University is now launching the recruitment process for the position of deputy vice-chancellor for the term of office beginning on 1 January 2027. The University Board approved the person specification on 27 April. Work is currently underway to recruit the Vice-Chancellor of Lund University, whose term will begin on 1 January 2027. However, it is not only the Vice-Chancellor’s term of office

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/person-specification-deputy-vice-chancellor-decided - 2026-10-04

We follow up our systematic work environment management every year. This year’s follow-up paints an overall picture that I think is worth pausing to consider. I can see a positive shift in the way we discuss and address work environment issues. Many people have been involved in this development, and I would therefore like to take this opportunity to encourage everyone to take pride in this year’s

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/when-systematic-mindset-becomes-part-everyday-life - 2026-10-04

This year’s report from the V-Dem Institute’s Academic Freedom Index focuses in particular on the institutional autonomy of higher education institutions in different countries, which in turn is fundamental to the protection of individual academic freedom.  This includes countries such as Hungary, which began its steady decline from a high ranking in institutional autonomy in 2009 to a bottom-of-t

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/academic-freedom-can-be-rapidly-undermined - 2026-10-04

The annual follow-up for 2025 shows that the University’s systematic work environment management is functioning well and developing in a positive direction. The follow-up provides an overall picture of how work environment management is planned, implemented, monitored and improved at different levels within the organisation. At university-wide level, all aspects of systematic work environment mana

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/universitys-work-environment-management-continues-develop - 2026-10-04

Lund University Press is Lund University’s own publishing house, and it aims to bring high-quality research to a global audience. From previously primarily focusing on the humanities and theology, Lund University Press is now open to book proposals from all subject areas at the University. Lund University Press publishes scholarly books with the aim of making research from Lund University accessib

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-university-press-seeking-book-proposals-across-university - 2026-10-04

In total, there are 71,404 applicants to the University’s courses and study programmes for autumn 2026. Of these, 31,076 have chosen Lund University as their first choice. When the application period closed on 15 April, 71,404 people had applied for the University’s courses and study programmes. Compared with the same period last year, this represents a 1.4% decrease in the total number of applica

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/law-programme-bachelor-programme-business-administration-and-economics-and-medical-programme - 2026-10-04

The University’s Equal Opportunities Report 2026 has now been published. The report provides an overview of the University’s work on equal opportunities and anti-discrimination over the past year and highlights key areas for future development. The University works systematically and with a long-term perspective to ensure gender equality and equal opportunities for all staff and students. The visi

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/how-lu-works-promote-equal-opportunities-and-combat-discrimination - 2026-10-04