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The Recruitment Committee has now decided which candidates will be called for a first interview for the position of Vice-Chancellor. The candidates will be interviewed by the Recruitment Committee in March.The candidates called for a first interview are:Aylin Ahadi, professor, Lund UniversityMats Benner, professor, Lund UniversityMartin Malmsten, professor, University of CopenhagenErik Renström, p

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/five-candidates-called-interview-vice-chancellor-position - 2026-05-15

The Electoral College is now starting the process of appointing three new academic staff representatives to the University Board for the next term of office. The term of office for the three current members ends on 30 April 2026, and the new members will be appointed for the period 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029.The process of appointing academic staff representatives is regulated by the Higher Educa

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/propose-candidates-spring-2026-election-academic-staff-representatives-university-board - 2026-05-15

Lund University's Centre for Preparedness and Resilience (LUPREP) is now announcing internal research funding for interdisciplinary projects focusing on Swedish societal preparedness and resilience.The initiative is aimed at researchers at all faculties and offers funding for doctoral students and postdocs starting in 2026. Applications are open until 30 April.Learn more on LU Staff Pages

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/new-internal-research-funding-preparedness-and-resilience - 2026-05-15

It is now possible again for university organisations, staff and students to apply for funding for initiatives aimed at preventing discrimination and promoting equal conditions and gender equality.Funding for initiatives for equal opportunities, gender equality and preventive work against discrimination within Lund University.  The funds are intended to stimulate long-term and sustainable active w

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/time-apply-funding-equal-opportunities-2026 - 2026-05-15

The golden bumble bee (guldhumlan) is a prize celebrating teachers, journalists and scientists who have made important contributions to spread facts and knowledge about economy over the past year. Do you know a fellow researcher who has done a great job of spreading knowledge about economy to society in 2025?Why not nominate them to the category that is called "Researched and Explained".Nomination

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/nominate-candidates-guldhumlan - 2026-05-15

Are we too constrained by the demands of funders and politicians? Are we silenced by self-censorship and ideological conformity? What does academic freedom really mean, and how can Lund University strengthen it? Welcome to a conversation on academic freedom! Together with colleagues, you will have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of what academic freedom means for you, share experience

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/lets-talk-about-academic-freedom - 2026-05-15

As part of the work with Global Dynamic Engagement (GDE), Lund University is announcing calls for funding to stimulate collaboration and activities that strengthen our international impact in research, education, innovation and cooperation. Call for applications with deadline 10 April 2026Monash-Prato workshop for doctoral students on academic writing and publishingThe workshop, organised by Monas

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/international-impact-actions-spring-2026-current-calls - 2026-05-15

Travel grants for the SANORD conference 22 – 25 September 2026 in NamibiaSANORD (Southern African–Nordic Centre) is a network aiming at facilitating, expanding, and strengthening collaborations and contacts between higher education institutions in southern Africa and the Nordic region. The SANORD annual scientific conference will be held at the University of Namibia 22 – 25 September 2026 and the

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/funding-calls-sanord-travel-grants-and-sasuf-collaboration-and-mobility-funding - 2026-05-15

Lund University works actively to ensure that students and staff feel secure, regardless of ethnicity or religious belief. A review shows that the University works systematically on risk assessments, educational initiatives and core value-related activities to prevent threats and harassment. This news item was first published on the Lund University staff pages on 3 March 2026.Global conflicts can

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/university-strengthens-its-efforts-ensure-secure-work-and-study-environment - 2026-05-15

Teaching staff and researchers can now get access to ChatGPT free of charge. ChatGPT provides generative AI support for analysis and problem-solving in a secure environment.ChatGPT Edu has been developed specifically for higher education institutions and provides access to more powerful models and more stable performance. Learn more on LU Staff Pages

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/free-one-year-chatgpt-licence-researchers-and-teaching-staff - 2026-05-15

International impact is a priority for Lund University, and this afternoon highlights what it is all about in practice. The aim is to share insights from the QS-project, experiences from the faculties and input from the  Section of communications about how a common direction and systematic story telling can lead to stronger international impact.Kristina Eneroth, vice dean for strategy and global i

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/save-date-international-impact-practice-qs-perspective - 2026-05-15

Lund University is providing Overleaf Professional features for all students, faculty and staff who would like to use a collaborative, online LaTeX editor for their projects. Overleaf Professional features include real-time track changes, unlimited collaborators, and full document history.Learn more on overleaf.com/edu/lund

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/lund-university-overleaf - 2026-05-15

Over 1,300 people have applied for the 25 positions advertised in Lund University’s largest ever international recruitment drive. Among the candidates are researchers from world-leading universities such as Harvard and Oxford.“The initiative has generated great interest among highly qualified researchers,” says Erik Renström, Vice-Chancellor of Lund University.The call for applications refers to 1

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/lund-universitys-largest-ever-international-recruitment-drive-attracts-great-interest - 2026-05-15

The University Board needs a new teaching staff representative due to a retirement. As a staff member, you now have the opportunity to propose a colleague to the Electoral College, which is responsible for the nomination. The nomination period is from 3 September to 22 September.One of the three teaching staff representatives on the University Board, Lars Dahlin, is retiring and his place on the U

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/propose-new-teaching-staff-representative-university-board-election - 2026-05-15

The application period is open from 28 August to 17 September.Researchers, doctoral students, lecturers or readers at Lund University can apply for the faculties’ travel and research grants. A few are also open to undergraduate students including Master’s students.Learn more on LU Staff Pages

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/apply-faculty-travel-and-research-grants - 2026-05-15

EU Days Lund is the main Swedish annual EU forum gathering around 500 Swedish and international high-level speakers and participants.On 23-24 September 2025, EU Days Lund will be held for the fifth time, with the ambition to continue to grow into the obvious national arena for EU issues. Lund University is one of four organizers. Learn more on LU Staff Pages

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/eu-days-lund-2025-23-24-september - 2026-05-15

The Libraries at Lund University are launching a new search tool. LUBcat and LUBsearch will close on 1 October, and the new search tool Finn will replace them. With the shift to a single search system, the libraries aim to make it easier for students, staff, and other users. Finn helps you find all the books, journals, articles, and databases at Lund University. You can make requests and manage yo

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/searching-becomes-easier-finn - 2026-05-15

Lund University has the opportunity to apply for funding from the EU programme Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) to send and receive students and staff from selected partner universities outside of EU/EEA during a three-year project period.The aim of the programme is to improve the quality of education through student and staff exchanges. Through this programme, students can study or do

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/apply-funding-erasmus-international-credit-mobility-icm - 2026-05-15

LUSEM is offering funding for short-term visits to Lund by international research collaborators. The purpose is to strengthen LUSEM’s international profile by starting or deepening a research collaboration. The funding can be used for travel and accommodation for a guest researcher during 2025–2026, and the guest is expected to stay in Lund for 2–4 weeks.The visit should have a clear research goal

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/call-funding-invite-international-collaborator-lund - 2026-05-15

The process for appointing the Vice-Chancellor and deputy vice-chancellor of Lund University has started. The term of office for the current management ends on 31 December 2026.The University Board has decided that a Recruitment Committee is to be appointed with the task of drafting proposals for both the Vice-Chancellor and deputy vice-chancellor. The Committee consists of eight members, of whom

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/recruitment-vice-chancellor-and-deputy-vice-chancellor-under-way - 2026-05-15