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Alumni Newsletter | 7 March 2025

Finally, an alumna takes her place on AF’s name frieze in the Grand Hall

Among the most prominent symbols of the University's long-standing heritage is the name frieze, a tribute to distinguished alumni who have shaped our present through their contributions. Now, the first woman takes her place. Finally.
Find out more about who she is

Time to apply for upskilling courses

The application period for the autumn semester at Lund University opens on 17 March (and closes on 15 April).

Expanded offerings that address current societal challenges
Lund University has expanded its range of courses with several new options that address current societal challenges and innovations in areas such as AI and sustainability. Examples of new courses include: Circular Retail and Sustainable Consumption, Generative Artificial Intelligence in Information Systems, Environmental Humanities: New Perspectives on Global Sustainability and the Swedish course, Att försvara demokratin mot inhemska och utländska hot med fokus på användandet av avancerad teknologi, to mention a few.

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Lund University is creating a national and international platform for interdisciplinary research in strategic communication and defence to explore defence willingness and democratic resilience.
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Swedish government influencers pushed women to work – now "soft girls" want them at home

Soft girls want to inspire their fellow women to skip their careers, be supported by a man, and instead focus on family and beauty. Sixty years ago, things looked radically different. Back then, government "influencers" worked to get women to leave their housewife roles for the job market.
Read more (Link to The Conversation)

How can you create a menopause-friendly workplace?

Most women will experience menopause at some point during their professional lives. How can a workplace be set up to support employees going through this transition?
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Key takeaways from the latest research into gut bacteria

Did you know that your two kilos of gut bacteria act as a communication hub in your body? Research duo Åsa Håkansson and Frida Fåk Hållenius share the latest groundbreaking findings on how your gut affects both your mind and well-being!
Read more

More news from lund university

The 350 Club and the Spring Salon, 2 April
Would you like to learn more about the 350 Club and receive a formal invitation to 2025 Spring Salon?
Read more

Did you miss "Leading Change with Confidence" last week?
Our brains process social interaction as a survival factor. What does that mean for leadership? Watch the webinar with alumna and behavioural scientist Elin Perttu, which was broadcast on 26 February.
Watch it now

🌷 In the previous issue of Lundensaren, you'll find a comprehensive list of many exciting spring events. And don't forget about your alumni discounts!

Saturday with The Music Rocket!
8 March | Vattenhallen Science Center
Join us on a swinging musical journey through the universe, from the smallest atom, through our solar system, all the way to Pluto. In Swedish and through music.

Who is healthcare for? – Healthcare as a marketplace
13 March | LUX, Lund
Seminar with Anna Gustafsson, author of Du sköna nya vård (2024) and journalist at Dagens Nyheter. In Swedish.

Anniversary Lecture
18 March | Campus Helsingborg
Perspectives 25: More fashion, fewer clothes – on sustainability in the wardrobe. In Swedish.

Human Rights Lunch Online
28 March | Zoom
Work-related stress and ill health – on the relationship between special exposure to stress and ethnicity, skin colour and religion.

Spring in the Botanical Garden!
9 April | Botanical Garden, Lund
Guided tour in the Botanical Garden with a focus on spring. In Swedish.

Sustainability Week in Lund
5-10 May | Lund & Online
Around 70 events over six days highlighting sustainability issues. Events in both Swedish and English.

Anniversary Lecture
14 May | Campus Helsingborg
Perspectives 25: Waste – a sign of wealth or poverty? In Swedish.

See all events at Lund University

Listen: International Podcast – Achieving the dream IKEA job
Interview with international Lund alumna Julia Schnittger, IKEA Recruitment Delivery Manager.

Listen: Minds over Matters – How to Get Rich
The latest podcast episode from the School of Economics and Management with Andreas Johansson, researcher in Economics. In Swedish.

Watch: HBG Live – Are We Ready if a Crisis Strikes?
How do we, as a society, prepare for crises? What role do municipalities, companies and organisations play in strengthening our collective resilience? In Swedish.

Lundakarnevalen Instagram 25.01.21
(Translated from Swedish)
Woohoo!! It's been almost four years!
We are the ones forming the 2026 Carnival Committee, and we're super excited to plan the next grand carnival 💥 We've just started our work, BUT! keep an eye on our social media for more fun things and also some important dates to remember 🌟 Carnivalistic greetings from us in the 2026 Carnival Committee! 🕺

Participate in research & give back to your alma mater!

Invitation to Collaborate: Shape the Future of Retail and Marketing
Are you a leader in the retail industry with a passion for shaping the future of commerce and marketing? The Lund University School of Economics and Management is looking for leaders and companies to collaborate with via interviews and research-based workshops. Topics range from AI and value creation, personal privacy and personalisation, to mental health among young consumers.

For more information, please contact Patrik Stoopendahl at patrik.stoopendahl@fek.lu.se.
Thank you!

☀️ And we saved the best news for last!

The Mrs. Berta Kamprad Foundation donates SEK 420 million to cancer research at Lund University! This is the largest single donation to the University since its founding in 1666. The gift is earmarked for translational cancer research – a form of applied research focused on antibody and cell therapies. The goal is to improve the prognosis and quality of life for today's cancer patients. An historic initiative that could transform future cancer treatment. Want to know more? Click here.

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