Science communication skills – are they really something you need to train as a doctoral student? Yes. And why not now? There has been much talk of “getting research out there” lately, and for good reason. But we all know that conveying a message to others is easier said than done. Doctoral students in all disciplines at Lund University, take the opportunity to reflect upon science role in society

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/science-communication-and-its-role-society-pilot-course-doctoral-students - 2025-08-21

On 9 September the government changed the end date for working from home from 15 September to 28 September. Since June there had been a decision that applies to the University regarding the gradual and orderly adaptation to activities without restrictions. This decision continues to apply. The government’s instruction now applies up to and including 28 September in order to align with stage 4 of t

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-government-decision-return-work-established-plan-still-applies - 2025-08-21

The preliminary study proposes that the new research park be located in Oceanhamnen and have a sustainability profile. “We see considerable potential through the establishment of the research park to make the campus more attractive for research. Strong research is also the basis of high-quality education, so it also makes it more attractive for students”, says Charlotta Johnsson, dean of Campus He

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/campus-helsingborg-growing - 2025-08-21

On 1 September the employer (Lund University) and the local union organisations resumed negotiations regarding the implementation of the salary review. Among other things, the negotiations are to establish the timing of the salary review and how such a review is to be carried out, taking into consideration the agreements signed at the central level between the Swedish Agency for Government Employe

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/salary-negotiations-have-resumed - 2025-08-21

The Swedish Migration Agency’s interpretation is a tough blow for doctoral students and researchers, among others. Read the updated information on permanent residence permits on the Staff pages (Migration issues)

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-law-permanent-residence-permits-went-force-summer - 2025-08-21

In view of the developments in Afghanistan, I would like to draw attention to Scholars at Risk. The University Management takes a positive stance towards receiving incoming researchers. Scholars at Risk is an international network of more than 500 higher education institutions in 42 countries that works to promote academic freedom and support academics at risk through arranging sanctuary at member

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/scholars-risk-important-and-vital-network - 2025-08-21

In the University’s thematic collaboration initiatives, researchers from several faculties work with external companies/organisations on different projects. Thematic collaboration initiatives (Swedish abbreviation, TSIs) constitute an important part of external engagement activities at LU. TSIs involve researchers from several faculties in collaborative projects with external companies/organisatio

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/thematic-collaboration-initiatives-important-part-university - 2025-08-21

The new Forum Medicum springing up like a mushroom after the rain. It is impressive to see how Forum Medicum is springing up like a mushroom after the rain. This major project is just one of many exciting construction projects that are planned or underway. We are rapidly developing such extensive parts of the campus that the entire University will be affected. This not only applies to our campus i

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-universitys-campus-growing-and-developing - 2025-08-21

The Public Health Agency recently announced that stage 4 in the easing of restrictions will be implemented as planned on 29 September, including the removal of the overall recommendation to work from home and the start of a general, but gradual, return to all Swedish workplaces. September has started in the best possible way with lovely late summer weather as more and more of the limitations that

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/we-are-sticking-plan - 2025-08-21

We want knowledge and research findings generated at Lund University to be put to use, improving people’s lives. But are our ideas about gender holding innovation back? How do we make room for a diversity of ideas? How can Lund University contribute to creating sustainable and gender equal projects and companies? And how do you do to embark on an innovation journey when pursuing an academic career

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-look-breakthrough-innovation-how-women-can-change-world - 2025-08-21

During the autumn I will be immersed in leadership for the future. Managers and leaders already have good opportunities for professional development. However, I am convinced that we can further sharpen our skills and become even better at equipping current and future leaders. There is much that we do well at Lund University. Among other things, there are leadership courses and programmes and we ar

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/developing-leadership-future - 2025-08-21

The university-wide accessibility project ends on 30 September. Over the course of 18 months, the project has focused on increasing awareness of the new legal requirements for digital accessibility and building up support resources for web accessibility. Work on web accessibility at Lund University will not end just because the project is over, as the work must be embedded and continue along the s

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/web-accessibility-project-comes-end-support-remains-available - 2025-08-21

I have participated in a very interesting conference arranged by the Association of Swedish Higher Education Institutions (SUHF) on the theme of administration quality – changes in ways of working. Several researchers from Swedish higher education institutions shared knowledge and ideas about how, based on experiences from the pandemic, we can create even better conditions for our work. The questi

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/future-workplace-lessons-learned-conference - 2025-08-21

LU Holding focuses on supporting researchers/teaching staff and students who have ideas that can be transformed into companies. Using this approach, ideas and/or research results can contribute to creating growth and job opportunities in the region through the start-up of new companies. The innovation organisation at the University includes a wholly-owned holding company, LU Holding. The work of h

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/converting-research-results-companies-do-you-know-about-lu-holding - 2025-08-21

I am very pleased to announce that the centres are now fully open again, and offer fantastic programmes that include exhibitions, student-guided tours, concerts, lectures, writers’ evenings, music festivals and conversations about science. During the pandemic, Lund University’s Cultural and Public Centres have been valuable assets for the University’s staff and students as well as the general publ

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lus-cultural-and-public-centres-lukom-are-fully-open - 2025-08-21

Photo from the new exhibition at Skisserna's museum. Lund University’s Cultural and Public Centres – Skissernas Museum – Museum of Artistic Process and Public Art, Odeum, the Historical Museum and the Botanical Garden – are now fully open and offer fantastic programmes: exhibitions, student-guided tours, concerts, lectures, writers’ evenings, music festivals, lectures and conversations about scien

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/welcome-lus-cultural-and-public-centres-lukom - 2025-08-21

The sustainability project Sustainable Future Hub at the Lund University School of Economics and Management is now starting the Change Maker Future Track. In October, the initiative kicks off with a series of live calls with well-known sustainability profiles. Students, staff and the general public are welcome to the webinars. How to do business that impact the world with Rebecka Carlsson In the f

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/inspiration-activists-and-leading-creators-lusems-new-sustainability-track - 2025-08-21

On Saturday 16 September, there will be Lund Culture Night with a lot of activities from Lund University open for everyone. Culture NIght Lund is a festival for the whole Lund Municipality, and Lund University is a part of the programme. Bring your family or friends and take a part of the events and activities that Lund University have to offer. For everybody and all ages. Some of the activities i

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-culture-night-saturday-16-september - 2025-08-21

The Career Control programme offers focused training in career planning for all LU’s doctoral students. The Career Control programme offers focused training in career planning for all Lund University’s doctoral students. It provides a framework for making sense of your career options and priorities, setting preferred goals and mapping the steps you need to take to reach them. It will not tell you

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/career-control-programme-career-planning-doctoral-students - 2025-08-21

After the IPCC report, it’s clear that changes must be made rapidly. A lot of people are wondering whether the University is doing something about it or just talking. Climate change and sustainability are discussed a lot internationally, nationally and at Lund University. However, it is clear, particularly after the latest IPCC report, that changes must be made rapidly. A lot of people are therefo

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/theres-lot-talk-about-sustainability-university-doing-anything-about-it - 2025-08-21