Professional and careers development

Conent on this page:

• Professional development at Lund University
• Internal training courses
• Inspiration and ideas for different forms of professional development
• Management and leadership development
• For teaching staff
  • Professional development in digital tools
  • Training in teaching and learning in higher education
  • Pedagogical recognition and career paths
• Career paths within research and teaching at Lund University
• Courses for international university staff
• Kompetensportalen (Professional Development Portal)

Professional development at Lund University

At Lund University, we offer professional development based on the needs of the organisation. Today’s fast-paced rate of change means that we need to actively support the development of both the organisation and the employee to become a world-class university and an attractive place to work.

As employees, we need to consider our own development, our strengths, skills, goals, networks and more in relation to our work situation. This is important to both the University’s activities and our own personal development in our work.

You and your manager will together decide on the suitable professional development based on the organisation’s current and future needs for development.

Internal training courses

Lund University offers a wide range of internal training courses. The courses are intended both for new employees and for those who have worked at the University for a long time.

Read more about internal training courses

Inspiration and ideas for different forms of professional development

There are many ways in which you can continue to develop your professional skills. Alongside the professional development courses listed in Kompetensportalen, there are a range of other forms of learning. 

Get inspiration and ideas for different forms of professional development

Management and leadership development

Professional development for those in management and leadership positions at Lund University is offered in the form of a number of courses and programmes.

Read more about management and leadership development

For teaching staff

Professional development in digital tools

Transforming education in a digital world is a website for teachers and administrative staff at Lund University where the Unit for Educational Services has compiled materials, reading recommendations, and advice on digital tools and learning. Currently, we are particularly focusing on three themes: generative AI tools, accessibility, and video in teaching. You can find upcoming courses, seminars, and workshops in the calendar in both Swedish and English.

Transforming education in a digital world – education.lu.se/en

Training in teaching and learning in higher education

As training in teaching and learning in higher education, teaching staff are offered, among other things, higher education pedagogical courses, workshops, and seminars at the university's higher education pedagogical units. Some faculties also offer their own higher education pedagogical courses.

• For all faculties at Lund University: Division for Higher Education Development
• For the Faculty of Medicine: The Faculty of Medicine Centre for Teaching and Learning (MedCUL)
• For the Faculty of Engineering: Centre for Engineering Education (CEE)
• For the Faculty of Science: The Faculty of Science Teaching Support Unit (PLUS) 

Pedagogical recognition and career paths

Pedagogical recognition is the process of recognising and rewarding the development of pedagogical competence. At Lund University, it provides a structured way for educators to reflect on and document their teaching skills, professional growth, educational leadership, and contributions to student learning. This process is used for career development, promotions, and salary reviews, ensuring that pedagogical competence is valued alongside research.

Read more about pedagogical recognition and career paths (AUH)

Career paths within research and teaching at Lund University

Good, clear career paths are contingent upon there being a need within the organisation and funding in the relevant organisation. 

Read more about career paths within research and teaching at Lund University

Courses for international university staff

• Swedish for university staff from other countries – depending on your previous knowledge of Swedish you can take courses at five different levels.
• Swedish for Danish-speaking LU employees – the course is intended for you if you are expected to be able to teach in Swedish at LU.
• Understanding Sweden and Scandinavia for university staff from other countries: Living and working in a foreign country involves more than just learning the language or navigating local rules and regulations – it’s also about understanding the cultural traditions, values, and artistic expressions that shape everyday life.

Read more and register for courses for international university staff

Kompetensportalen (Professional Development Portal) 

Search and apply for courses and careers development activities in Kompetensportalen. 

Log in to Kompetensportalen (Professional Development Portal)