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More than 34,000 people have applied for the University's programmes for the spring semester of 2026. Law tops the list of the most attractive programmes, followed by medicine and economics.A total of 34,869 people have applied for the University's programmes and courses for the spring semester of 2026, or 39,011 if courses within programmes are included. The number of first-choice applicants is 1

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/law-medicine-and-economics-remain-most-popular-subjects-lund-university - 2026-05-15

Lately Ulf Johansson, professor in Marketing at LUSEM, has been quoted in the media on a weekly basis on issues relating to Coop’s survival, ICA’s gaining market shares, the depletion of commerce in city centres and e-commerce to name but a few. We spoke with Ulf Johansson, Professor of Marketing at LUSEM, about key retail trends and what lies ahead in the near future.“One thing is definitively th

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/what-about-retail-and-consumption-ulf - 2026-05-15

Today (7 November 2025), we are flying the flag at half-mast in connection with the funeral of Odd Steen, Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at the Department of Informatics at Lund University School of Economics and Management, who recently passed away. Our thoughts go to the family and closest relatives.Idag (7 november 2025), flaggar vi på halv stång med anledning av begravningen av Odd St

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/today-we-are-flying-flag-half-mast - 2026-05-15

The University has decided that health promotion reimbursement will rise to SEK 3,000 from 1 January 2026. The University Management regards health promotion as important and they are keen to see more employees taking part.“I am aware that there has been great demand for this among staff and I am pleased that we can now offer increased reimbursement. I would like to encourage everyone to use their

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/increased-health-promotion-reimbursement-1-january-2026 - 2026-05-15

In February 2026, the University’s new unified education website, ESU, will be launched. The goal is to make it easier for students to find the right course or programme. The work encompasses new design, new underlying technology, reworked content and new working methods for information about education. The project, which has been in progress for several years, has involved many people from all pa

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/new-education-website-will-help-right-students-find-right-course-or-programme - 2026-05-15

The University Board has decided on a Security Policy. The Policy applies to the whole University and provides guidance for how we are to work together on security issues systematically and for the long term.The policy covers security issues in physical security, information security, protective security, export control, personal security, chemical safety, biosecurity, radiation safety, fire safet

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/university-aiming-higher-its-security-policy - 2026-05-15

Primula: new rules for receipts and attachments come into effect on 1 January 2026.This change means that all documents to do with expenses or travel expense reports (receipts, invoices, programmes lists of participants, foreign exchange receipts etc.) are to be attached digitally in Primula. The format used must be robust; so PDF is recommended. Before submitting the case in Primula, it is import

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/new-rules-receipts-and-attachments-primula-2026 - 2026-05-15

In March 2026, the University will switch telephone operator to Telia. A new portal for support and cases will open soon. Telephony: New mobile phone subscriptions after 11 March 2026Lund University is implementing a change of supplier for telephony services. The transition to the new supplier, Telia, will take place on 10 and 11 March 2026.The new portal for support and cases will open soon On 1

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/it-news-new-mobile-phone-subscriptions-new-support-centre-and-update-2g3g-coverage - 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-0 - 2026-05-15

The Platform for Strategic Work has been updated for the period 2026-2027 in response to changes in the wider world. The new version highlights the focus on AI, security and international collaboration, and supports shared priorities across the organisation.“The world around us is significantly more unpredictable and changeable than before. We therefore need to adopt new and more agile approaches

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/updated-version-platform-strategic-work - 2026-05-15

The University’s Central Administration is currently in a period of significant organisational development. In order to strengthen support for research and education and ensure long-term sustainability – both financially and organisationally – we need to continue to develop the support we offer.Key issues that the Central Administration is working on in 2026:Support in welcoming new international

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/ongoing-development-work-within-central-administration - 2026-05-15

The University has established a new university-wide reference group for academic appointments boards. The aim is to create a long-term forum for the exchange of experiences and the continued development of recruitment processes for teaching staff and researchers.Learn more on LU Staff Pages

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/new-university-wide-reference-group-strengthen-recruitment-process-teaching-staff - 2026-05-15

Lund University Outreach Academy continues to offer training courses for researchers who want to share their research. New this spring is a workshop on how you can easily use film to reach an international audience.The Corporate Communication has put together a package of training courses for researchers who want to develop their ability to make their research understandable, relevant and interest

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/new-training-courses-are-now-available-those-who-want-share-their-research - 2026-05-15

Lund University Case Academy (LUCA) invites you to an inspiring afternoon focused on case construction as a teaching method on 16 April at 12:30 to16:30. The session will be in English. Participants will explore how to design engaging and effective cases as a powerful tool for learning, reflection, and deeper understanding. The afternoon offers practical methods, new perspectives, and opportunitie

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/case-teaching-method - 2026-05-15

On 8 April, it was time for the the annual table tennis tournament at LUSEM, and this year also marked its 11th anniversary! Finally it was that time again, time for table tennis at LUSEM. The tournament first started in 2013 but has had three breaks over the years, which is why the 10-year celebration took place last year. (See the fact box for more details on past years and winners.)This year 24

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/lusem-table-tennis-tournament-its-good-meetingpoint - 2026-05-15

The Recruitment Committee has now decided which candidates will be invited to a second interview for the post of Vice-Chancellor. The interviews will be carried out by the Recruitment Committee in April.Those who have been invited to a second interview and have agreed to continue with the process are:Erik Renström, Professor, Lund UniversityAnna Stenport, Professor at University of Georgia, USALea

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/two-candidates-second-interview-post-vice-chancellor - 2026-05-15

The Swedish Research Council has identified Lund University as a key actor in the next generation of strategic research areas. The university is proposed to be included in six new national research environments.“Lund University is building research for the future. The fact that the Swedish Research Council has identified us in six of eight new areas is clear proof that our research is of the highe

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/lund-university-proposed-receive-funding-six-eight-new-strategic-research-areas - 2026-05-15

This year’s environmental report from Lund University highlights several positive developments: the University is meeting many of its sustainability targets, train travel is increasing and environmental requirements in procurement are increasing. At the same time, carbon emissions remain at roughly the same level and there are ongoing challenges with purchases linked to high carbon footprints, par

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/sustainability-progress-continues-climate-neutrality-remains-challenge - 2026-05-15

Lund University leads a new network researching law, religion, and governance in post-imperial Muslim-majority societies. Eleven European universities are participating with 15 PhD students. Four of these will be based in Lund.The grant will fund the new doctoral network MINARET. The researchers will study how constitutional change unfolds in Muslim-majority societies shaped by imperial legacies.T

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/major-eu-grant-lund-led-phd-programme-islamic-legal-cultures - 2026-05-15

Restart more often, more frequent updates are being introduced to improve IT security. Information about what you need to know about email is available on a new webpage.Time to restart more often!Do you remember the University’s restart fika break? A few years ago, a maximum limit of fourteen days was introduced for how long an update can be postponed in the client solutions managed by Lund Univer

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/it-news-restart-fika-and-new-webpage-about-email - 2026-05-15