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Alumni Newsletter | 12 September 2025

Science, education, culture, art, family and research

This autumn offers something for all our alumni, whether you are in Lund or joining digitally from anywhere in the world. We welcome you to gain knowledge, be inspired and engage with the LU community – wherever you are.

For members of the Alumni Network

7 October | Book Club: Author Talk with Amanda Svensson | Zoom | 12:00 CEST
Amanda Svensson had her major breakthrough with the debut novel Hey Dolly (2008) and has since published several acclaimed books. There is still time to read the Book Club's pick, Själens Telegraf, before the author talk on 7 October at 12:00. The talk will be held in Swedish.

Please note: You can also watch the recorded talk afterwards, but you must be registered to recieve the recording.

Register here (in Swedish)

13 October | Debate in Lund | Grand Hotel, Stora Salen | 19:00
Is globalisation dead – and if so, should we mourn it? An engaging discussion (in Swedish) about the future of globalisation and its consequences for society.

20 reserved seats
Debatt i Lund is open to the public, but the Alumni Network has reserved 20 seats for members so you won't have to queue for a spot. However, you must register to claim one of these seats. First come, first served.
Everyone who registers will also receive the recording afterwards.

Register here (in Swedish)

8 November | Alumni event and "Only Brahms" concert | Science Village Hall, the Loop, Lund | 16:00
Alumni event with Odeum and the Academic Orchestra. The evening begins with an alumni mingle together with representatives from Lund University and Odeum, followed by a concert featuring works by Johannes Brahms, including his First Piano Concerto in D minor. Markus Kvint is the soloist and Patrik Andersson is the conductor.

60 free seats are available for alumni
Registration required. Spots will be allocated on a rolling basis until capacity is reached. (The concert is open to the public with ticket purchase.)

The invitation with registration link will be sent out on 10 October.

13 November | Careers in Denmark | Zoom | 12:00 (CET)
The School of Economics and Management invites all LU alumni to the Alumni Career Talk: Careers in Denmark, where LUSEM alumni share their career journeys and provide insights into the Danish labour market.

🌎 Network with alumni around the world

Invitations are sent to alumni who have registered an address in the area where the event takes place. Therefore, it is important to keep your contact details updated here. If you are in the country temporarily, for example while travelling, and would like to attend, you are very welcome to contact us at info@alumni.lu.se to receive an invitation.

15 October | Taipei, Taiwan
Sweden Alumni Event in Taiwan. This event welcomes alumni from all Swedish universities. More information coming soon.

21 October | Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Alumni Mingle hosted by Lund University, in close collaboration with the Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM).

28 October | New York, USA
Biotech Unlocked: Future Food Systems and Value Chains
An exciting event organised by the Lund University Foundation in collaboration with the Swedish Consulate, featuring speakers from Lund University, Tetra Pak and Oatly. This event will be held at the Swedish residence and explore technology, market and industry within global food systems. The invitation is aimed at people working in the food supply chain, investors and researchers in the field of green transition. Interested in attending? Please send a request to info@alumni.lu.se

18 November | Seoul, South Korea
Alumni event at the Residence of the Swedish Ambassador, together with eight leading universities in Sweden and South Korea. More information coming soon.

3 December | Brussels, Belgium
Alumni Networking Reception in collaboration with the network of universities in South Sweden. More information coming soon.

Please note that some of the events below and associated web pages may be in Swedish and some may be in English. If you need further information feel free to ask us for assistance.

See all events at lu.se/calendar

Autumn at Lund University 2025 – Selected Highlights

Skissernas Museum
Don't miss: Master's students from Malmö Art Academy (part of Lund University) exhibit their works.
30 August – 28 September

AI Lund – Open Network for AI Enthusiasts
Don't miss: Robotics Week for school classes at the end of November.
Application open:
1-19 September

Researchers' Friday: The Earth Beneath Our Feet
Don't miss: From 22-26 September, you can “borrow” a researcher for your workplace, school or non-profit organisation. Booking closes:
15 September

Botanical Garden
Don't miss: Guided Tour – Autumn in the Botanical Garden!
17 September

Guided Historical Walk in Lund
Historian Jacques Schultze guides you in English through Lund's historic quarters.
17 September

Sustainability Forum
Don't miss: Cellular Agriculture Conference 2025
17 September

Cultural Night in Lund / Kulturnatten i Lund
Lund University participates at several locations during Cultural Night.
20 September

EU Days Lund 2025
EU Days Lund is the main Swedish annual EU forum.
23-24 September

25th Anniversary: LUCSUS
Don't miss: 25 years of the Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies
27 September

Book Fair in Gothenburg 2025 / Bokmässan i Göteborg 2025
Don't miss: Lund University's participation is also streamed online. (in Swedish)
25-28 September

Open House at Inter Arts Center
Part of Malmö Gallery Weekend 2025
26-28 September

Crafoord Science Lunches / Crafoords vetenskapsluncher
Don't miss: Safer cardiac care for children. Petru Liuba, Professor of Paediatric Cardiology at Lund University
1 October

European AI Act
Transparency Before, Inside, and After the AI Black Box
1 October

Vattenhallen Science Center
Don't miss: Vattenhallen celebrates World Space Week
4-5 October

Preliminary Round: Researchers' Grand Prix
This year's preliminary round for Lund University.
7 October

Malmö Art Academy 30 Years
Don't miss: The 30th anniversary features several events starting:
7 October

Campus Helsingborg
Don't miss: Anniversary Day Campus Helsingborg 25 years
10 October

SciLifeLab Lund Day 2025
On strategic initiatives that together strengthen and develop life science in southern Sweden.
23 October

Professor Inauguration Ceremony 2025
The University's new professors will be inaugurated during a formal ceremony.
24 October

Malmö Academy of Music
Don't miss: Symphony Concert at the Loop
26 October

Research Day / Forskningens Dag
On children's and young people's mental health.
4-5 November

World Diabetes Day Skåne 2025 / Världsdiabetsdagen Skåne 2025
Health and well-being in diabetes.
13 November

Odeum, Music Centre
Odeum presents approximately 40 concerts annually.
Don't miss: Alumni Orchestra concert
16 November

Knowledge Café, Faculty of Medicine / Kunskapskrogen, Medicinska fakulteten
Don't miss: Maria Borelius – The Health Revolution
25 November

Knowledge for Sustainable Development 2025
Research conference on sustainable development.
9 December

Professional development and further education
Applications for studies commencing in the spring semester 2026 will open on 15 September and close on 15 October. Lund University offers a wide range of free, standalone, short courses suitable for those in the midst of their careers. Read more and find courses via the link above (in Swedish) or read about it in English on the Alumni Network Blog – Upskilling

Share your offer with fellow alumni

We strive to provide our alumni with exclusive discounts and offers from various partners – including the Botanical Garden, Electrolux, Odeum Music Centre, Vattenhallen Science Centre and Sweden’s oldest student magazine Lundagård.

Do you have an offer you'd like to share?
Don't hesitate to get in touch with gunilla.carlecrantz@global.lu.se

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