The term of office for the Vice-Chancellor of Lund University expires at the end of 2026. Between 17 December and 1 February, it was possible to nominate someone for the position or apply for it yourself.
Now that the deadline for nominations and applications has passed, six people have applied for the position and eight have been nominated by someone else. Five are women and nine are men.
The next step is for the Recruitment Committee to select candidates and decide who will be invited to an initial interview, which will take place in March.
A new Vice-Chancellor is appointed for six years. The appointment can then be renewed for three years. In a few cases, the Government has extended the appointment for a further three years.
Timeline
- Spring 2026: The Recruitment Committee interviews candidates for the position of Vice-Chancellor and makes a selection.
- May 2026: Consultations with teaching staff, other employees and students in the Electoral College about the candidates for Vice-Chancellor as well as a vote, the results of which are passed to the Recruitment Committee.
- June 2026: The University Board proposes a Vice-Chancellor to the Government. The Government then decides who will be appointed.
- Autumn 2026: The Recruitment Committee interviews and selects candidates for the position of deputy vice-chancellor.
- November 2026: Consultation with the Electoral College regarding candidates for deputy vice-chancellor.
- December 2026: The deputy vice-chancellor is appointed by the University Board.
- 1 January 2027: Vice-Chancellor and deputy vice-chancellor take office.
Read more: Recruitment of Vice-Chancellor and deputy vice-chancellor 2025-2026
