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16 Jan 2026
Artist takes up residency at MAX IV
For six months, Jennifer Rainsford will be Artist in Residence at MAX IV – and will explore the research laboratories for synchrotron light.
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13 Jan 2026
The University names Queen Margrethe of Denmark as Honorary Fellow
Lund University will appoint Queen Margrethe of Denmark as Honorary Fellow at the University’s annual academic ceremony in January.
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13 Jan 2026
Yet another record year for LU in The Conversation
No fewer than 76 articles from LU were published in The Conversation in 2025 – a new record. The University’s articles reached 1.45 million readers.
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13 Jan 2026
Time for the University’s annual academic ceremony on 23 January
The University’s annual academic ceremony is an opportunity to honour the University and important people associated with it with music and speeches.
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12 Jan 2026
The development of Science Village remains important to the University
The Board of the Faculty of Science has decided to reject stage two of Science Village, while the Faculty of Engineering (LTH) has approved it.
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12 Jan 2026
New guidelines for business travel and new options for rail travel in Europe
The new guidelines for 2026 mean that you are to choose biofuel where this is possible and avoid connecting flights. This is to reduce climate impact.
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12 Jan 2026
New AI policy to provide guidance
New AI policy will provide employees and students with guiding principles on how to use the technology in a responsible, ethical and transparent way.
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11 Jan 2026
IT News: For a smoother 2026, plan your telephony and computing needs
Plan for a change of telephony provider and the freeze on new subscriptions 9 February to 10 March and longer delivery times for phones and computers.
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10 Jan 2026
Global roadmaps 2026 – Lund University strengthens its international work
The University continues to strengthen its international impact through Global Dynamic Engagement (GDE) with new roadmaps for LU's geographical areas.
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10 Jan 2026
New students from all over the world are now arriving
International mentors welcome new students on the platform at Lund Central Station. They help with bags, lifts and loading luggage onto the bus.
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9 Jan 2026
LU Innovation strengthens support for financing of innovations. First out: Novo Nordisk Foundation
LU Innovation works to increase collaboration with external funders that support impact and innovation and collaboration will now deepen.
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9 Jan 2026
Apply for funding from Kompetensfonden Trelleborg 2026
This call focuses on a sustainable food chain – from farm to fork. Apply for funding for projects that strengthen the food chain and sustainability.
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8 Jan 2026
Fishing for phages in Lund University’s Botanical Gardens
Kompetensportalen, Lucat, Lupin, Lubas and LUCRIS are not only names of some of LU’s administrative systems. They are now also 5 new bacteriophages.
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1 Jan 2026
The past year showcases the universe that is Lund University
Summarising 2025 as a razor sharp, teeming, testing, reflective universe that pushes boundaries in disruptive, eloquent and powerful ways. A universe
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17 Dec 2025
Lund University’s requirements when recruiting a Vice-Chancellor
The University's 163rd Vice-Chancellor needs to be a decisive, visionary leader with the ability to safeguard academic freedom.
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17 Dec 2025
New collective bargaining agreement on working hours for researchers
From 2026 a new collective bargaining agreement on working hours for researchers and associate researchers at the University will take effect.
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17 Dec 2025
Get Copilot free of charge in 2026
All University employees can now apply for an M365 Copilot license via Lucat. The offer is primarily aimed at employees working in administration.
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17 Dec 2025
Lund Students’ Prize for Excellence in Teaching for 2026
Olof Sandgren, Karin Nykvist, Hannah Herde, from the Faculties of Humanities, Medicine and Science recieves the Lund Students’ Prize for Excellence.
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17 Dec 2025
Universities – thousand-year-old institutions that must protect their freedom
Universities need to adapt to major changes in society and remain true to their long-term mission of freely seeking out and disseminating knowledge.
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17 Dec 2025
IT News: Enhanced security in Microsoft Teams
Ownerless groups in Microsoft Teams are looking for owners, and several important security and functional improvements have been implemented.