Following the withdrawal of another candidate, Erik Renström was put forward to the Electoral College as the candidate for the post of Vice-Chancellor. The Electoral College met on 18 May and held a vote. Following the meeting, Johan Östling, chair of the Electoral College, stated that the Electoral College proposes Erik Renström as Vice-Chancellor of Lund University for the next three-year term.
The Electoral College has now submitted its statement to the Recruitment Committee. As the next step, the Recruitment Committee will submit a proposal to the University Board concerning who is to be appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor. At its meeting on 4 and 5 June, the University Board will decide on its proposal for the post of Vice-Chancellor. It is then the Government that formally appoints the Vice-Chancellor.
Read more about the recruitment process for the Vice-Chancellor and deputy vice-chancellor: Recruitment of Vice-Chancellor and deputy vice-chancellor 2025-2026