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After the summer break, many of us reflect on our lifestyle and wellbeing. For some, this may mean returning to exercise or finding a healthier balance in everyday life. For others, it may raise questions about alcohol, gambling or other habits they would like to change. The Occupational Health Service at Lund University has seen an increase in the number of staff and managers seeking support at a
Are you interested in sustainability and research on how we can create a more sustainable society? If so, you are very welcome to attend Lund University’s PhD Conference on Sustainable Development on 13 October. This annual event brings together doctoral students from across the university to exchange ideas and experiences, gain new perspectives and explore different approaches to sustainable deve
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/attend-phd-conference-sustainable-development-13-october - 2026-10-02
Now the colours of summer are giving way to a slightly more melancholic colour scheme, one that is more golden and deeper than the intense palette of early summer. But this plaintive shift is not reflected in University life, which, in my experience, flourishes best in the autumn, with ideas sown during the hectic pace of spring, left to settle over the summer, and then bursting into life here in
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/climate-mistrust-university-must-be-clearer-ever-about-its-role-and-responsibilities - 2026-10-02
Summer saw some very welcome news from the European Commission: our European University Alliance, EUGLOH (European University Alliance for Global Health), will receive continued funding for a further two years, until December 2028. For those of us who have been involved in the alliance since its inception, the decision is an important recognition of the work that has been done over the past few ye
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/eugloh-retains-eu-funding-and-welcomes-university-amsterdam - 2026-10-02
This autumn, there are several opportunities to learn more about AI at Lund University. On 1-2 December, the University will host its first AI Days, a joint forum for inspiration, sharing experiences and discussion. In September and October, you can also take part in workshops on Copilot and effective prompting. Register your interest in the AI Days todayThe AI Days will be held at Lund University
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/ai-packed-autumn-staff - 2026-10-02
You can now use mobile data on the same terms as you do at home in the rest of the Nordic region, and there’s now a new support page to help you get started with Microsoft 365. More mobile data in the Nordic countriesIt is now more cost-effective to use mobile data in our neighbouring Nordic countries. In Finland, Norway and Denmark, the 50 GB per month limit no longer applies; your subscription w
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-news-more-mobile-data-nordics-and-new-microsoft-365-support-page - 2026-10-02
September sees Anna Martinsson taking up her post as the new director of communications and Emilie Stroh becoming manager of the Research Data Office. Both will play key roles in the University’s work on communications and research support respectively. Emilie Stroh is to become the new head of the Research Data Office (LU RDO)From 1 September, Emilie Stroh will be the new head of the Research Dat
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-managers-corporate-communication-and-research-data-office - 2026-10-02
On 11 September, the report of the government inquiry into strengthening the protection of academic freedom will be submitted to the Government. At the same time, the University is continuing its work to raise awareness and foster dialogue about what academic freedom means in practice. Following 24 discussions with 460 participants, several common themes have emerged around what academic freedom e
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/government-inquiry-highlights-academic-freedom - 2026-10-02
On 19 September, Lund will be brimming with concerts, art, science shows, guided tours and taster activities as Culture Night returns. Lund University is taking part with a wide-ranging programme where visitors of all ages can engage with research, collections, creative activities and discussions. Culture Night in Lund has been held since 1985 and will take place on Saturday 19 September 2026. Thr
Researchers, doctoral students, lecturers or readers at Lund University can apply for the faculties’ travel and research grants. The application period is 28 August - 17 September 2026. The application period for the faculties’ travel and research grants is at the start of the spring and autumn semesters, normally in February and September. The call for applications for your faculty specifies the
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-travel-and-research-grants - 2026-10-02
Join us at the InfraVis Expo on 21 September to discover how the national research infrastructure InfraVis supports researchers through advanced data analysis and visualization. The programme includes presentations from InfraVis users and representatives from several research infrastructures, hands-on demonstrations, posters, and networking opportunities. The day concludes with a panel discussion
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/learn-how-infravis-can-support-your-research - 2026-10-02
From 8 to 12 September, around 6,000 people are expected to attend the European Conference on Computer Vision (ECCV) in Malmö. Lund University is one of the organisers, and participants will include researchers from the University and around the world. Many of these researchers are world leaders in AI. “The interest has been very big this year. It is fantastic that we can bring so many leading AI
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/conference-brings-ai-researchers-around-world-together - 2026-10-02
Lund University has matched its previous record, with six researchers awarded the prestigious ERC Starting Grant. They are Eleni Karageorgiou from the Faculty of Law, Camilo Ronderos from the Faculties of Humanities and Theology, Anders Reinholdt from the Faculty of Science, and three researchers from the Faculty of Engineering: Axel Henningsson, Kim Cuong Le, and Susanna de Rezende. The ERC Start
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/six-universitys-researchers-awarded-erc-starting-grants - 2026-10-02
High-quality education requires skilled and dedicated teaching staff as well as a support system that works well for both teaching staff and students. In addition to teaching, support services such as study administration, planning, premises, system support and student services are necessary. In a large and complex organisation, we also need to regularly assess how the support is working and how r
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/we-need-make-best-use-resources-available-education - 2026-10-02
This is according to Erik Renström, who will be staying on as Vice-Chancellor for a further three years. Here, he talks about what he wants to prioritise in future, what he has learnt during his first six years in the post, and the things he cannot live without. You have now been entrusted with leading Lund University for another three years. How does that feel?I’m grateful for the trust placed in
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/my-task-vice-chancellor-ensure-lund-university-thrives - 2026-10-02
Technical and administrative staff members are now able to submit applications to participate in a professional exchange program with Stellenbosch University in South Africa. The program will be delivered both online and in person during the 2026/2027 academic year and is funded by Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility and Stellenbosch University. The deadline for applications is September 28. Th
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-exchange-programme-stellenbosch-university-2026-2027 - 2026-10-02
The second RAMP-UP call is coming soon. This EU-funded doctoral programme (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions-COFUND), coordinated by Lund University, invites researchers from all faculties to submit proposals for co-funded doctoral projects in regenerative medicine and advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs). RAMP-UP welcomes project proposals from a broad range of disciplines, including experime
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/next-ramp-call-opening-soon - 2026-10-02
In connection with LundaPride parade, the University invites you to participate together in the Pride parade. On 20 September it is time for the LundaPride parade and the University wants to participate and highlight the event.Pro vice-chancellor Jimmie Kristensson welcomes all students and employees to take part in the parade behind the University’s banner. We will gather at 13:00 outside Palaest
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/join-us-lundapride-20-september - 2026-10-02
Den här artikeln är över 5 år gammal, och informationen kan därför vara inaktuell. Bröstacancerforskarna Åke Borg och Mårten Fernö tilldelas Bröstcancerförbundets Utmärkelse 2019. De får priset för sin mångåriga och hängivna forskning och sitt outtröttliga engagemang för patienterna i bröstcancervården. – Det känns väldigt hedrande och extra speciellt eftersom vi är biologer och inte läkare. Vi in
https://www.medicin.lu.se/artikel/mangarig-brostcancerforskning-prisas - 2026-10-02
Den här artikeln är över 5 år gammal, och informationen kan därför vara inaktuell. Det var några av de samband som forskare vid Lunds universitet och Uppsala universitet upptäckte när de jämförde cirka 200 000 personer som åkt Vasaloppet mellan åren 1989-2010 med en lika stor grupp ur övriga befolkningen. Resultaten av studierna som letts av forskare från Lunds universitet, har nyligen publicerats
https://www.medicin.lu.se/artikel/vasaloppsakare-drabbas-mer-sallan-av-depression-och-vaskular-demens - 2026-10-02
