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 –

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/africa-has-given-me-more-i-could-ever-give-back - 2025-01-14

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.

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-guidelines-health-promotion - 2025-01-14

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

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-rules-regarding-entertainment - 2025-01-14

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

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/international-mobility-and-why-it-important-your-career - 2025-01-14

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

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/improve-your-research-presentation-and-participate-years-researchers-grand-prix - 2025-01-14

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

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/pilot-study-about-exam-service - 2025-01-14

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

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/competitive-intelligence-increasing-difficulty-being-university - 2025-01-14

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

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/staff-communication-more-valuable-pr-campaigns - 2025-01-14

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 - 2025-01-14

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 - 2025-01-14

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

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/she-found-sanctuary-lund - 2025-01-14

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

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/vice-chancellor-wishlist-union-st - 2025-01-14

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

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/vice-chancellor-wishlist-central-administrator - 2025-01-14

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 - 2025-01-14

By maria [dot] lindh [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Maria Lindh) - published 17 February 2020 Heiner Linke 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-research-leader - 2025-01-14

By maria [dot] lindh [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Maria Lindh) - published 17 February 2020 Illustration :Petter Lönegård 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 severa

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/vice-chancellor-wishlist - 2025-01-14

Published 21 February 2020 Due to the coronavirus, there are extremely limited delivery services to China. Therefore, until further notice, it will not be possible to submit letters and parcels to the University Postal Service for delivery to China. Items of mail sent from China are also subject to long delays.Letters and parcels submitted for delivery since the coronavirus outbreak began will be

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/suspended-delivery-letters-and-parcels-china - 2025-01-14

Published 2 March 2020 It is soon time for the annual ceremony that recognises staff members who have served the realm for 30 years, or 25 years if retiring. The award will be presented at a ceremony in the auditorium of the main University building on 4 March at 18:00.The ceremony is open to all. No preregistration is required.The award for Zealous and Devoted Service of the Realm (NOR), institut

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/ceremony-zealous-and-devoted-service-realm - 2025-01-14

By asa [dot] hansdotter [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Åsa Hansdotter) - published 2 April 2020 Right now, everything is focused on managing the coronavirus. However, even before COVID-19, viral pandemics around the world were increasing and the ’ordinary’ influenza virus and common cold virus cost society enormous amounts of money each year. Swedish virus researchers say they could improve the world

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/virus-war - 2025-01-14

By jenny [dot] loftrup [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Jenny Loftrup) - published 2 April 2020 Jennie Paldanius and Maria Hedberg are answering questions about digital education. On 18 March, the University switched to digital education. However, already a few days prior to this, the course ‘Go online (CoVid-19)’ for LU teaching staff was launched. Now there are close to 20 people working on

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/your-navigators-digital-education - 2025-01-14