Professional development at Lund University

Onboarding at Lund University – more than just the basics

The introduction you receive at your new workplace is a key step in getting off to a good start as a new employee at Lund University. But to us, onboarding goes beyond practical matters.

We encourage you to explore what Lund University is really about beyond your own lab, office, or corridor. Working here also means staying curious about what’s happening across the University: attending guest lectures in other faculties, keeping up with University news, and connecting with colleagues in different departments.

This broader engagement not only makes working life easier, but also more rewarding.

Management and leadership development

Lund University views responsible leadership as essential to supporting the University's development, especially during times of change. This is firmly grounded in our vision and core values.

To ensure that managers and team leaders have the right skills, we offer a range of management training courses. Each course is tailored to different experience levels, whether you're simply curious about leadership, new to a management role, or already highly experienced.

Internal training courses

As a Lund University employee, you have access to a wide range of internal and university-specific training courses offered through our staff development programme. Each year, over a thousand employees take part in these opportunities.

Many courses are designed for specific staff groups, while others are more general and cover topics such as project management, process management, and other key skills.

Swedish for University Staff (SFU)

Learning Swedish can greatly benefit both your personal and professional life in Sweden.

That’s why Lund University offers Swedish language courses specifically for international employees. Courses are available at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels to suit your needs and experience.

International exchanges for staff

Taking part in an international exchange can offer new perspectives and often leads to long-term collaborations across the globe.

Exchanges support both your personal and professional development, while also contributing to the growth of Lund University as an international institution.

Staff exchange scholarships are available for a range of roles and staff categories.

Training for higher education teaching staff

Lund University’s Division for Higher Education Development supports academic development by offering pedagogical training for academic teachers and doctoral students.

AHU also contributes to the improvement of courses and programmes through educational development. In addition, it conducts research on key topics related to higher education and supports the advancement of e-learning.

Career Development for academic staff

Lund University offers a wide range of activities to support the career development of academic staff, both within and beyond academia.

All activities are conducted in English and tailored to specific groups, such as doctoral students, postdocs, and research team leaders.