Professional development at Lund University

Shortcut to content on this webpage:

• Onboarding and introduction
• Management and leadership development
• Internal training and staff development
• Learn Swedish: Swedish for University Staff (SFU)
• Staff exchange opportunities
• Teaching in higher education: pedagogical training and support
• Academic career development

Onboarding and introduction

Your introduction to Lund University is more than just practical information, it is a vital first step in feeling confident and connected in your new role.

We encourage you to explore life at the University beyond your own office, lab or corridor. Working here also means staying curious and engaged with the wider University community: attending guest lectures in other faculties, keeping up with University news, and connecting with colleagues across departments.

This broader engagement helps create a more rewarding and enriching working life.

Welcome Guide for International Staff (PDF 1.8 MB, new tab)

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 and staff development

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.

Learn Swedish: 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.

Staff exchange opportunities

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.

Teaching in higher education: pedagogical training and support

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.

Academic career development

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.