Published 9 December 2019 Old Adobe licenses expired on 29 November 2019, which means that they may no longer be used on LU computers. For those with an EGA computer, all Adobe programs will be uninstalled if they remain on the old license. Adobe Acrobat Pro and Adobe CC Complete require a licence, which involves a cost. If you want to have these programs installed, the cost must be approved by yo

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Published 16 December 2019 The University Board has now approved the person specification for Lund University’s vice-chancellor, who will take up the position on 1 January 2021. This means that the application period is now open and that employees and students can nominate candidates. The term of office for the present vice-chancellor, Torbjörn von Schantz, ends on 31 December next year. During th

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By Johan [dot] Joelsson [at] science [dot] lu [dot] se (Johan Joelsson) - published 16 December 2019 Photo:Kennet Ruona It weighs 1 265 kilograms, is nearly 70 years old and gave rise to MAX IV. After collecting dust in a museum warehouse, the University's first electron accelerator is now on show at the Faculty of Engineering. Behind the exhibition 'UrMAX – Light from Lund' are a group of enthusi

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By jenny [dot] loftrup [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Jenny Loftrup) - published 7 January 2020 Maria Bangura Arvidsson. Photo:Jenny Loftrup Last year, the Disciplinary Board at Lund University found 64 students guilty. The most common form of cheating is plagiarism.  “It is important to report it”, says Maria Bangura director of studies at the School of Social Work. “Departments have a gre

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/director-studies-important-report-students-who-cheat - 2025-04-19

By asa [dot] hansdotter [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Åsa Hansdotter) - published 16 December 2019 Albert Eriksson and his patient Ronny Karlsson. Photo:Kennet Ruona Despite the early morning, the pool is full of patients exercising in the warm water. There are laminated exercise programmes by the side of the pool depicting different exercises. Ronny Karlsson has been in the hospital for a week. A c

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By maria [dot] lindh [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Maria Lindh) - published 7 January 2020 Magnus Gudmundsson and Göran Sandberg. Photo:Kennet Ruona On 1 January 2020, a new law will come into force that means that cases concerning research misconduct are to be forwarded to a new national board exclusively dedicated to this. At Lund University, this will involve two or three current cases

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By gisela [dot] lindberg [at] kansliht [dot] lu [dot] se (Gisela Lindberg) - published 17 December 2019 Missiologist Mika Vähäkangas travels a lot – from Lund, Helsinki and to different countries in Africa. Photo: Kennet Ruona Missiologist Mika Vähäkangas thinks that Scandinavians can be a little self-righteous. He says that he has become who he is in great part thanks to his research in Africa –

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Published 19 December 2019 Few employees utilise health promotion benefits In consultation with the Occupational Health Service, the Division of Human Resources has produced new guidelines on health promotion benefits at Lund University. Now you can use your health promotion hour at any time during your ordinary working hours, and not just between the hours of 10:00 and 14:00 as it was previously.

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Published 20 January 2020 As of 1 January 2020, new rules regarding entertainment apply throughout the University. The new rules will make it easier to determine what is classified as entertainment and what is not. The maximum amount for entertainment purposes has also been adjusted. One of the aspects that has been made clearer is that it is always the purpose which determines how an event is to

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Published 21 January 2020 When going for those external funds, when writing an application for a promotion within Lund University or for a position at another university, you're bound to be asked about your international experience. International experience is considered a merit in nearly all contexts - we're here to tell you how you can go (!) about it. Ready for some good news? International mob

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Published 24 January 2020 Do you want to be better at summing up what is important about your research and receive help and support to present your results? If so, perhaps you would like to take part in this year’s Researchers’ Grand Prix. It is a competition in which you are to present your research in a way that is as easily accessible and engaging as possible – in only four minutes. The researc

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Published 7 February 2020 A pilot study about the management of exams has been carried out with an aim to examine how exams are currently conducted at Lund University, and identify opportunities for improvement and synergy effects. The pilot study highlights five interconnected development areas that would create a simpler, more legally secure, more efficient and more professional exam process for

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By jenny [dot] loftrup [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Jenny Loftrup) - published 14 February 2020 The University finds itself in a time of paradoxes. At the same time as the EU, via its framework programmes, works for openness and mobility for researchers and students, there are increasing nationalistic and protectionist trends. In addition, the trust and hope that society has in research a

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Published 16 February 2020 ”If we want proud employees who will represent the University externally, we need an internal culture that is secure”, says Mats Heide, pictured here with Charlotte Simonsson. Photo:Jenny Loftrup How staff communicate – at lectures, meetings, via email and on social media is more valuable for the trust in the University than PR campaigns. However, to talk about Lund Univ

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By asa [dot] hansdotter [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Åsa Hansdotter) - published 16 February 2020 Students’ clinical training at the women’s clinic in Malmö. Photo:Kennet Ruona There is a noticeably nervous atmosphere in the small examination room at the women's clinic. Medical students Caroline Hellsten, Joakim Öhman and Rasmus Hagberg are about to carry out a gynaecological examination for the fi

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/professional-patient-guides-way-medical-students - 2025-04-19

By johan [dot] joelsson [at] science [dot] lu [dot] se (Johan Joelsson) - published 16 February 2020 “My goal is to complete the southern Swedish tree chronology. However, there is a lot of work remaining. So I should be busy until I retire”, says Johannes Edvardsson: Photo:Kennet Ruona By analysing the growth rings from trees that are several thousand years old, preserved in peat bogs, geologist

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/chainsaw-geologist-studies-historical-climate-change-growth-rings - 2025-04-19

By jenny [dot] loftrup [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Jenny Loftrup) - published 17 February 2020 "I am proud that I came all the way here and that I managed it all myself – from applying for grants to organising housing and a good school and making friends", Pinar Dina says.Photo: Kennet Ruona A desire to be able to freely carry out research and the chance to provide her daughter with a go

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By maria [dot] lindh [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Maria Lindh) - published 17 February 2020 EvaLena Moser, union representative, ST. Photo:Maria Lindh The time has now run out for applications for the vice-chancellor position and it is time for the recruitment group to select suitable candidates for interviews. This work will take place throughout the spring. LUM has talked to staff at di

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By maria [dot] lindh [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Maria Lindh) - published 17 February 2020 Bo Dilton. Photo:private The time has now run out for applications for the vice-chancellor position and it is time for the recruitment group to select suitable candidates for interviews. This work will take place throughout the spring. LUM has talked to staff at different levels within several facu

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By maria [dot] lindh [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Maria Lindh) - published 17 February 2020 Jack Senften. Photo:Kennet Rhona The time has now run out for applications for the vice-chancellor position and it is time for the recruitment group to select suitable candidates for interviews. This work will take place throughout the spring. LUM has talked to staff at different levels within seve

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/vice-chancellor-wishlist-students - 2025-04-19