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How can LU contribute to sustainable development through capacity-building programmes?

Lund University Commissioned Education (LUCE) recently organised a digital workshop about professional development of change agents in countries where Sweden runs development collaborations. The aim was to discuss the University’s role, what changes LU can help with and how we work using research-based knowledge in capacity-building programmes to contribute to the fulfilment of Agenda 2030. LUCE i

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/how-can-lu-contribute-sustainable-development-through-capacity-building-programmes - 2025-08-21

The University will fly the flag for IDAHOT Day on 17 May

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 - 2025-08-21

Updated vice-chancellor’s decision on 12 May regarding covid-19

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 - 2025-08-21

Invitation to discuss RQ20 and important questions for further work

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 - 2025-08-21

Got that sneaky feeling your English is not good enough for scholarly publication?

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 - 2025-08-21

Results from the Action plan for internationalisation

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 - 2025-08-21

Erik Renström the Vice-Chancellor blog

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 - 2025-08-21

Using the law to fight for the vulnerable

Sofia Åkerman received thousands of emails from sufferers and their relatives after The Zebra Girl was published, which prompted her to remain committed. Photo:Kennet Ruona "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. Sh

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/using-law-fight-vulnerable - 2025-08-21

Faculties regrouping after RQ20

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 - 2025-08-21

Leisure time as an ordeal to enjoy

"When our usual methods of relaxing become a way to compete for social status, those activities then become exhausting instead.There is no rest for the body and soul. This is something that I think needs to be discussed more, says Carys Egan-Wyer. 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 l

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/leisure-time-ordeal-enjoy - 2025-08-21

How do we generate knowledge about sustainable development?

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 - 2025-08-21

Digital learning will no longer be the recommended default mode

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 - 2025-08-21

"Going to work should be fun”

"There is so much freedom and so many opportunities here – it is a fantastic place. But if my main task is to be smart, there must be the conditions for it." says Jimmie Kristensson. Photo: Kennet Ruona 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 a

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/going-work-should-be-fun-0 - 2025-08-21

How are we to work this autumn?

“We have not fallen behind, as our staff have continued to deliver – although we miss each other as people and want to meet in the office. I am impressed with the transition”, Lhinn Holmbergh says. 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 w

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/how-are-we-work-autumn - 2025-08-21

Tracking owls that send SMS from their nests

Torna Hällestad. Researchers have placed 170 owl nesting boxes included in their multiyear project aiming to find out as much as possible about how tawny owls are affected by living in proximity to humans. Photo: Kennet Ruona The owlet, little over three weeks old, squints slightly as Hannah Watson lays it on its back in a plastic container that once held vanilla ice cream. It seems quite happy th

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/tracking-owls-send-sms-their-nests - 2025-08-21

We are now strengthening our work to prevent discrimination and achieve gender equality and equal opportunities

During the spring a lot has been done regarding the University’s work on gender equality, equal opportunities, harassment, sexual harassment and victimisation. “We have now started to create the conditions that are needed to carry out the work on these issues in a good and clear manner”, says Jimmie Kristensson who is pro vice-chancellor for communication, integrity and character. The university-w

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/we-are-now-strengthening-our-work-prevent-discrimination-and-achieve-gender-equality-and-equal - 2025-08-21

Ten postdocs kick off excellence programme for sustainable development

Three research projects involving a total of 10 postdocs received grants in the first round of Lund University’s research programme for excellence, focusing on Agenda 2030 and sustainable development. A total of 33 applications were submitted, of which 28 were reviewed by an external, international panel. “This is the first time that Lund University has launched such an extensive excellence progra

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/ten-postdocs-kick-excellence-programme-sustainable-development - 2025-08-21

Work on establishment in Science Village continues at the faculties

LTH and the Faculty of Science have decided to set up a joint office for the design and realisation of the continued work on establishment. The office is to coordinate and implement the decisions these faculties take on establishment in Science Village The University has a vision of creating a knowledge environment with modern and developed opportunities for teaching, research and external engagem

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/work-establishment-science-village-continues-faculties - 2025-08-21

Digitalisation of Swedish printed materials takes off

In January 2020, the National Library of Sweden, the University Library and four other university libraries in Sweden (Uppsala, Gothenburg, Stockholm and Umeå) reached an agreement to jointly digitalise and make available all Swedish printed materials. Swedish periodicals from 1850 to 1900 are the first to be made available. For the considerable benefit of research and higher education, Sweden’s p

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/digitalisation-swedish-printed-materials-takes - 2025-08-21

MOOCs more popular during the pandemic

Charlotte Leire and Kes McCormick are responsible for the MOOCs produced at IIIEE. Photo: Jan Olsson The International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics, IIIEE, is taking the lead on open, month-long online courses, known as MOOCs. The investment in MOOCs has been quite a success. In recent years, every sixth student has stated that the online courses influenced them to apply for on

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/moocs-more-popular-during-pandemic - 2025-08-21