What changes when you start your own group? And what does no one tell you about becoming a group leader?

Future Faculty and Career Support invite you to an afternoon seminar about the move from researcher to research leader. Whether you’re about to start your own group, have just started one, or are thinking about it for the future, this is a chance to hear from people who have made the transition or who support those who do.

Speakers

• Giulia Saredi, Research Team Manager
• Johannes Cairns, Associate Senior Lecturer
• Jacob Vogel, Associate Senior Lecturer
• Lhinn Holmbergh, HR, Department Office of Laboratory Medicine

The speakers will share experiences from different perspectives: building and managing a team, the day-to-day realities of leading a group, and the practical and administrative sides that often come as a surprise. There will be time for your questions.

Details

Date: Tuesday 6 October 2026
Time: 13:30–15:30
Location: BMC E11073, Forum Medicum

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Registration is required. Scan the QR code on the poster.

We look forward to seeing you there!

17 September 2026

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Come by for a kanelbulle and enjoy a relaxed fika with researchers from across the Faculty of Medicine. Take a break, meet fellow researchers and enjoy an informal afternoon together!

Wednesday, 7 October
14:30–15:30
BMC, Rådslaget

Future Faculty is also starting a new Book Club this autumn, inspired by this year’s theme: “Leading from where you are: shaping academia and beyond.” We would love to hear what leadership development means to you, which skills or topics you would like to explore, and where you see opportunities to learn and grow.

Come and share your thoughts and book suggestions during the fika, or send us your ideas by email.

We look forward to seeing you!

1 September 2026

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As summer approaches, we warmly invite you to join us for a Future Faculty fika at Lund University.

This will be an informal opportunity to catch up with colleagues, welcome new members to our community, and meet the new members of the Future Faculty board. We would also like to thank everyone for their engagement throughout the year and wish you a wonderful summer ahead.

📅 Date: 10 June 2026
🕝 Time: 14:30–16:30
📍 Location: BMC, Snilleblixten

We hope to see you there for fika and conversation!

1 June 2026

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Future Faculty at Lund University is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Minerva Leadership Award, recognizing outstanding leadership in academia across different career stages.

This year’s award highlights two exceptional researchers who have demonstrated a strong commitment to fostering supportive, inclusive, and high-quality research environments.

Award Recipients

Lotta Happonen and Camila Consiglio

Lotta Happonen is recognized for her outstanding mentorship and dedication to supporting the development of young researchers. She has created an environment where students feel encouraged, supported, and confident to grow into independent scientists. Her leadership is characterized by honesty, integrity, and a strong sense of responsibility.

Camila Consiglio is awarded for her strong commitment to inclusiveness and her efforts to promote open science. She has built a research environment where individuals feel supported, respected, and encouraged to develop, regardless of background or career stage. Her work emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and the integration of gender perspectives in research.

About the Award

The Minerva Leadership Award recognizes researchers who actively contribute to shaping a positive and sustainable academic culture. By highlighting leadership at different career stages, the award aims to promote mentorship, inclusiveness, and responsible research practices within the academic community.

Award Ceremony

The award ceremony will take place on:

Date: May 5, 2026
Location: BMC, GK-salen at 14:00

The event will also feature invited talks from former award winners, providing an opportunity to reflect on academic leadership and exchange perspectives across disciplines.

We warmly invite colleagues and members of the academic community to join the celebration and discussion!

27 April 2026

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Nominations for the Faculty of Medicine’s Future Faculty 2026-2027 Steering Board are open until May 7.  Nominate yourself or another Future Faculty member by completing the form below. The nomination takes approximately five minutes and should include a brief description of why you or your nominee would be a strong candidate for the Steering Board. Nominees must be informed in advance, be willing to serve if elected, and have received a PhD within the past 15 years after accounting for deductible time.

Nomination form: https://survey.mailing.lu.se/survey/64748

Why become a Steering Board member?
The Future Faculty Steering Board consists of 14 early- and mid-career researchers from the Faculty of Medicine. We meet ten times a year to organize events, work with our task forces, and contribute to discussions in other boards where Future Faculty has representation (e.g., the Faculty of Medicine board, the Docent committee and the Swedish National Junior Faculty).  As a Steering Board member, you support your peers and have the opportunity to influence broader faculty decisions. 
 
What happens next?
After nominations close, all Future Faculty members will be invited to vote in the election in May. The new Steering Board will meet in June to elect a chair and vice-chair for the coming term. Other responsibilities will be assigned during a kick-off meeting in August.
 
More information
If you are not yet a member of Future Faculty, you can become a member here. For questions about the nomination and election process, please contact the elections chair (Annelise, annelise.blomberg@med.lu.se). 


We look forward to receiving your nominations! 

27 April 2026

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Future Faculty and Career Support are pleased to announce that the two events “How to prepare and apply for the Docent/Associate Professor title” and “Pedagogical Portfolio for ECR:s” have now been combined into a single joint event. By this, you will receive information about those two important topics regarding your future academic career on one occasion!

NB! There is no requirement for having attended “Academic career for early/mid-career researchers, part I: Teacher positions – criteria and application process” to attend this session. 

This session will provide an overview of key aspects of academic career progression, such as the requirements and process for applying for the Docent title, as well as information on what to include in your pedagogical portfolio and its role in academic merit assessment.

Speakers: 
Lena Uller and Lars Rylander from the docentship committee (Docenturnämnden) will talk about how to merit yourself to become a Docent at the Faculty of Medicine in Lund, and inform about the application process.

Martin Garwicz and Magnus Hillman will provide information about what to include in the portfolio and how you should structure it.

SIGN UP at this link no later than 21 April

26 February 2026

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Some traditions are worth keeping — especially the ones that bring people together. Every year around Semmeldagen, Future Faculty invites postdocs and early-career researchers to a relaxed fika with semlor (Sweden’s most iconic “research fuel” pastry). It’s our small annual ritual to create a sugar-sticked path for the things that actually matter in academia: meeting new people, strengthening existing connections, and catching up with friends and colleagues you don’t see often enough.

If you’re new at Lund, new in your group, or simply want to expand your circle beyond your corridor — this is for you. No agenda, no pressure, just good fika and easy conversation.

Why we do this every year

Because networks don’t happen by accident. They happen when there’s space to talk — across departments, disciplines, and job titles. Semmeldagen gives us a perfect excuse to slow down for one hour, say hi to someone new, and reconnect with people we already know. Think of it as community-building… with whipped cream.

Event details

📅 13 February
🕝 14:30
📍 BMC:E11073 “Rådslaget”, Forum Medicum

Join us

Bring yourself, bring a colleague, or come alone and leave with new faces in your network.

See you at fika — and let’s keep this sweet tradition going. ☕️🥯

4 February 2026

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Career support session: pathways, teaching eligibility, and what’s expected

Are you an early career researcher and wondering what an academic career path at Lund University can look like — and what you actually need to be eligible for teaching positions? Future Faculty invites you to a focused career support session where we unpack the requirements, the system behind academic appointments, and how to plan your next steps strategically.

This is a practical session for anyone who wants clearer answers to questions like:
What counts as teaching merit? What qualifications matter most? What do committees look for? And how do you build a profile that’s “eligible” rather than “almost”?

What we’ll cover

• Academic career paths for early career researchers (how roles connect and what typically comes next)
• Teaching eligibility: what qualifications are required, what evidence is expected, and what “merits” really mean in practice
• How appointments are evaluated: insights into committee perspectives and common pitfalls
• Concrete next steps: what you can start doing now to strengthen your portfolio

Speakers

• Prof. Anders P Håkansson — Chair of the Academic Appointments Committee
• Helena Persson — Senior Lecturer

You’ll get the chance to hear directly from people with deep experience in academic recruitment and teaching roles — and bring your questions.

Event details

📅 24 March
🕙 10:00–11:30
📍 BMC: E11074

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Scan the QR code in the image to register.

See you there!

4 February 2026

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Two sessions to help you plan, write, and strengthen your VR proposal

Planning to apply for funding from the Swedish Research Council (VR) in 2026 — or simply curious about how the process works and what makes an application competitive? Future Faculty, together with the Faculty’s Career Support, invites you to a two-part support program designed to give you clarity, structure, and a chance to get feedback before you submit.

1) Information session with Q&A

This session is ideal if you’re in the early stages: exploring VR calls, shaping your idea, or trying to understand what matters most in the evaluation.

📅 20 January 2026
🕐 13:00–15:30
👥 Target group: primarily early-career researchers (but everyone interested is welcome)

2) Workshop with peer review session

A hands-on workshop for those preparing an application, with peer feedback to help you sharpen your message, structure, and impact.

📅 10 February 2026
🕐 13:00–16:00
👥 Target group: anyone planning to apply for VR funding

Registration & more information

Scan the QR code in the image or visit intramed.lu.se/en/careersupport.

Organised by Future Faculty & the Faculty’s Career Support.

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