LU News 13 | 2026
Published 2 September.
University-wide news
On the University Management’s agenda
Erik Renström, Vice-Chancellor
"Universities have a far broader mission and a much greater social responsibility than simply providing fast-track vocational training programmes for industry, the healthcare sector or the business community.”
Lena Eskilsson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor
"Summer saw some very welcome news from the European Commission: our European University Alliance, EUGLOH (European University Alliance for Global Health), will receive continued funding for a further two years, until December 2028."
EUGLOH retains EU funding and welcomes the University of Amsterdam
Take part in LU’s golf tournament
The University Golf Tournament is open to staff from across the University. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re an experienced golfer or mainly play for fun.
Date: Thursday 17 September. First start: 12 noon.
Venue: Malmö Burlöv Golf Club.
Game format: Stableford scoring.
Registration: We can accommodate a maximum of 20 participants, so it’s first come, first served. Register at mikael [dot] ivarsson [at] it [dot] lu [dot] se (mikael[dot]ivarsson[at]it[dot]lu[dot]se) and enter your golf ID. For details see LU News 11.
Ig Nobel Watch Party & Back-to-Work Celebration - 3 Sep
Science Village and ESS gladly invite you to curious research, unexpected discoveries, and plenty of laughter – join us at our Ig Nobel Watch Party. When: 9/3/2026 at 5:00 PM at 9:00 PM, The Loop.
