By lina [dot] tornquist [at] innovation [dot] lu [dot] se (Lina Törnquist) - published 13 February 2024 This spring, there are several opportunities to apply for funding from Lund University's Sustainability Fund to test, explore, and develop ideas that impact ecological, social, and economic sustainability. Do you have an idea you want to develop? Here is a brief description of three different op

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/grants-exploring-sustainable-ideas-and-innovations - 2025-04-16

Published 13 February 2024 The year 2023 was a fantastic year for research at Lund University. The year can be summarised as 1825. In this case, it does not refer to the year 1825 and that our research has stagnated at the level it was then. Here, 1825 refers to four numbers: 1: Number one stands for a Nobel Prize – What a fantastic recognition for the incredible research conducted by Anne L'Huill

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/annual-report-research-2023-fantastic - 2025-04-16

Published 13 February 2024 We begin 2024 with changes in the e-infrastructure project and in information security management. E-infrastructure has a new project manager and an updated assignment, while information security management has been reorganised. E-infrastructure is a much-anticipated project that concerns developing and coordinating research data and making it accessible to our researche

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/changes-affecting-e-infrastructure-project-and-information-security - 2025-04-16

Published 13 February 2024 It has frustrated me for a long time that we have not been able to use e-signatures, as I know that many other higher education institutions use them. Now they are available at last, and I have used the service in both the Research Programmes Board and the Library Board. The University has long had access to the EduSign tool, and we are now ready to start using it for al

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/we-can-use-e-signatures-last - 2025-04-16

By webbansvarig [at] hr [dot] lu [dot] se (HR-sektionens webbansvarig) - published 14 February 2024 A few weeks ago, TietoEvry, a subcontractor of the National Government Services Centre was subjected to an extensive IT attack. At Lund University this meant that Primula was inaccessible from the morning of 20 January until the late afternoon of 2 February. The Primula shutdown had major consequenc

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/primula-and-running-again-after-shutdown - 2025-04-16

By webbansvarig [at] hr [dot] lu [dot] se (HR-sektionens webbansvarig) - published 10 February 2024 Primula is now up and running again and the last day you can apply for reimbursement of health promotion activities purchased in 2023 is 29 February 2024. Only digital handling of receipts You no longer need to submit your original paper receipts when you apply for health promotion reimbursement in

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/health-promotion-reimbursement-2023-application-deadline-29-february-2024 - 2025-04-16

Published 11 February 2024 There are several options for booking venues when you want to arrange a meeting, conference or congress. The University has new agreements regarding premises and event. If you would like support for your event or require related services, you can book this via LU Conferences. It is popular to organise conferences and meetings at AF Borgen that include technical solutions

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/will-you-be-booking-conference-or-meeting-year - 2025-04-16

By caroline [dot] cabot [at] uvet [dot] lu [dot] se (Caroline Cabot) - published 13 February 2024 We welcome two new professors of education sciences: Mona Holmqvist and Katarina Mårtensson. In connection with this, a new seminar series has been launched, Higher Seminars in Education Sciences, which is aimed at all those involved in teaching at the University who are interested in developing their

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/two-new-professors-educational-sciences - 2025-04-16

By Sara [dot] Westman [at] er [dot] lu [dot] se (Sara Westman) - published 12 February 2024 Teaching a course at another university, or hosting a guest lecturer, is a way to both develop your teaching skills and create new contacts in your subject area. Now you can get support in finding contacts. You can find course leaders who want to receive visiting lecturers through EUGLOH's guest lecturer pr

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/become-guest-lecturer-eugloh-university - 2025-04-16

By federica [dot] savino [at] stu [dot] lu [dot] se (Federica Savino) - published 13 February 2024 Digital degree certificates will be introduced in April as part of the University’s focus on innovation, digitalisation and sustainability. This means that degree certificates no longer need to be printed out on paper and sent by post. The processing of degree certificates will be faster, smoother an

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/digital-degree-certificates-be-introduced - 2025-04-16

By therese [dot] ek [at] cec [dot] lu [dot] se (Therese Ek) - published 13 February 2024 In just two weeks, Zhengyao Lu, Researcher in Physical Geography at Lund University, gained 60,000 reads of his article about gigantic solar farms. How could this be? We were curious to know if Zhengyao Lu had any tips for others who are interested in writing about their research for a wider audience. Followin

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/60000-views-conversation-whats-secret - 2025-04-16

By jessika [dot] sellergren [at] lth [dot] lu [dot] se (Jessika Sellergren) - published 16 February 2024 Fredrik Tufvesson, a professor of Communications Engineering at LTH, is in the midst of developing 6G technology for use in the 2030s. Photo: Jessika Sellergren Everyone is familiar with the frustration that comes when otherwise excellent mobile phone reception suddenly drops out. The moment wh

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/energy-efficiency-key-future-6g-technology - 2025-04-16

By minna [dot] wallen-widung [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Minna Wallén-Widung) - published 16 February 2024 Project managers Lena Christensen and Rachel Forsyth have focused on ways to make evaluating teaching in academic career progression easier. Photo: Minna Wallén-Widung Teaching is to be as highly valued as research when it comes to appointments and promotions. Despite this ambition,

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-initiative-raise-status-teaching - 2025-04-16

By louise [dot] larsson [at] ehl [dot] lu [dot] se (Louise Larsson) - published 16 February 2024 Sverre Spoelstra is currently doing research on gamification in high-performance organisations and algorithmic leadership. Photo: Louise Larsson In just a few years, artificial intelligence has gone from horror film bogie man to a tool integrated into every phone and computer. From spell check to shopp

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/will-your-next-boss-be-artificially-intelligent - 2025-04-16

By jan [dot] olsson [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Jan Olsson) - published 16 February 2024 What was the rear of the King’s House has become the front, with the creation of new entrance through a former window recess now opening onto University Square. Photo. Kennet Ruona The packing crates are emptied, new furniture is in place, the art is hung, and the tech is working. The Offices of the

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-beginning-kings-house - 2025-04-16

Published 16 February 2024 The University building. Photo: Mikael Risedal A new three-year term of office has begun for the University’s eight deans. Five are new in the role, while three have been around for some time. LUM has put a few questions to each of them. Annika Olsson, Faculty of Engineering (LTH), second term of office Annika Olsson. Photo: Kennet Ruona What’s the first thing you will b

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-term-deans - 2025-04-16

By jan [dot] olsson [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Jan Olsson) - published 16 February 2024 Recently Dick Harrison had his 105th book published. Photo: Charlotte Carlberg Bärg Dick Harrison is 57 years old and has written 105 books. He lectures all over the country, is a regular expert on TV and radio, runs a podcast, and writes articles for magazines and two columns a week in one of Sweden

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/dick-harrison-brand - 2025-04-16

By caroline [dot] cabot [at] uvet [dot] lu [dot] se (Caroline Cabot) - published 19 February 2024 Save the date – Lund University's Teaching and Learning Conference November 14th 2024. This year's theme is: Connecting teachers – Changing LU from Within. The conference welcomes all employees at Lund University who are interested in and engaged in teaching and pedagogical development, and is organis

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/welcome-contribute-lund-universitys-teaching-and-learning-conference - 2025-04-16

Published 27 February 2024 Photos from the procession at the ceremony 2023. The Faculties’ honorary doctors for 2024 have been announced. They will be honoured at the doctoral degree conferment ceremony on 31 May 2024. Below is a summary of each faculty's choice of honorary doctors. Lund University School of Economics and Management Martha Bailey (to the left) and Anna Breman will both attend the

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/faculties-honorary-doctors-2024 - 2025-04-16

By Teresia [dot] rindefjall [at] er [dot] lu [dot] se (Teresia Rindefjäll) - published 26 February 2024 The University continues the work of strengthening and developing our international impact through Global Dynamic Engagement (GDE). There are now roadmaps for 2024 decided by the Vice-Chancellor for all geographical areas where the University operates. The roadmaps describe prioritised activitie

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/global-dynamic-engagement-roadmaps-2024-are-now-available - 2025-04-16