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18 May 2026
Lund University is investing in theatre
The University is now establishing a new interdisciplinary centre for research, education and external collaboration in theatre, drama, film and ficti
13 May 2026
Security incident at the supplier of Canvas
The Canvas learning platform has experienced a security incident affecting several higher education institutions in Sweden and internationally.
12 May 2026
The joy of carnival – student life as part of our very essence
The Lund Carnival is approaching with skits, singing, satire and that very special blend of camaraderie and madness that only the carnival can create.
12 May 2026
One candidate has withdrawn and Erik Renström will be put forward to the Electoral College
Erik Renström is the candidate who will be put forward to the Electoral College. Anna Stenport has announced that she is no longer a candidate.
11 May 2026
IT News: PDF/A guides and encrypted Teams meetings
Guides available to create archive-quality PDF files, new ways to encrypt a Teams meeting, the Microsoft 365 A1 Plus licence is being discontinued.
10 May 2026
New publishing opportunities for Swedish researchers on the open platform ORE
Starting in autumn 2026, Swedish researchers will be able to publish their scientific papers for free on the open platform Open Research Europe (ORE).
10 May 2026
Research in a new light – first up is the story of Bluetooth and 5G
Storydesk, a new initiative focusing on in-depth stories about research and innovation, provides insight into wireless communication pioneers.
8 May 2026
On 18 August, the world arrives in Lund – help us welcome it!
Arrival Day, taking place on 18 August, is Lund University’s official welcome day for around 1,500 new international students.
8 May 2026
The Lund Carnival takes over Lundagård and Paradis – practical information
The Lund Carnival is just around the corner. Here is a day-by-day overview of what is happening and how it might affect you if you work in the area.
8 May 2026
The UK will join Erasmus+ from 2027
On 15 April, the European Union and the United Kingdom agreed that the United Kingdom would join Erasmus+ from 2027.
8 May 2026
Do you qualify for the award for long and devoted service?
The award is given to those who have been government employees for 30 years. You may have worked at various places.
30 Apr 2026
Person specification for the deputy vice-chancellor decided
Lund University is now launching the recruitment process for the position of deputy vice-chancellor for the term of office beginning on 1 January 2027
28 Apr 2026
The Law Programme, the Bachelor Programme in Business Administration and Economics and the Medical Programme continue to be the most popular programmes
For autumn 2026, the University received 71,404 applications, of which 31,076 selected Lund University as first choice.
28 Apr 2026
The University’s work environment management continues to develop
The follow-up provides an overall picture of how work environment management is planned, implemented, monitored and improved at different levels.
28 Apr 2026
IT News: Acrobat Reader, ownerless Teams groups
An alternative way to read PDF files, and ownerless Teams groups will soon be a thing of the past.
27 Apr 2026
Lund University Press is seeking book proposals from across the University
Lund University Press is Lund University’s own publishing house. It aims to bring high-quality research to a global audience.
27 Apr 2026
Regarding the University’s agreement with OpenAI concerning ChatGPT
In March, the university signed a fixed-term agreement with OpenAI that gives staff members access to the ChatGPT AI tool.
26 Apr 2026
4,000 visitors as Sustainability Week celebrated its 10th anniversary
Sustainability Week 2026 was a well-attended programme, filled with discussions, meetings and activities focused on sustainable development.
25 Apr 2026
How LU works to promote equal opportunities and combat discrimination
The University’s Equal Opportunities Report 2026 is now published, it provides an overview of the work on equal opportunities and anti-discrimination.
25 Apr 2026
From banned science to carnival satire – a new exhibition at the University Library
A sensational book discovery, forbidden ideas and Lund’s most beloved student tradition come together in a new exhibition on 8 May.