Strategic Plan LUND UNIVERSITY 2017 2026 A worldclass

Strategic Plan LUND UNIVERSITY 2017– 2026

A world-class university that works to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition

Priority areas 2017– 2026 • Education and research are to be intertwined • Stimulating active collaboration to solve societal challenges • Continued development as an international university • Well-developed leadership and collegiality are success factors • Students, employees and visitors are to be offered attractive environments • The potential of MAX IV and ESS is to be fully exploited

Education and research are to be intertwined • • Education and research of the highest quality Qualifications in education and research equally valued Highly qualified teaching staff and increased educational quality Widening participation for greater diversity in education and research Dynamic, well-organised and ethically-based research environments Research based on critical thinking, reflection and risk-taking Openly accessible research findings Infrastructure and a support organisation fit for purpose

Stimulating active collaboration to solve societal challenges • Unique disciplinary range to be safeguarded • Boundary-crossing and interdisciplinary collaborations to be encouraged and developed. Obstacles to collaboration shall be removed • Active collaboration with the public sector, cultural sector, community life, business and industry, and alumni • Great societal responsibility to meet global challenges • Cooperation and integration in the Öresund region • An influential voice and increased visibility of the organisation in the research community, in public debate and in cultural life.

Continued development as an international university • International perspective and global engagement • International mobility for students and staff • Attractive university to international students and staff • Strategically supported international partnerships and networks (e. g. LERU and U 21)

Well-developed leadership and collegiality are success factors • Collegial leadership developed and critical discussion reinforced • Leaders and managers have the right expertise and ability to prioritise, lead and implement changes and have access to administrative support which is fit for purpose • Active and responsible collegiality permeated by the sense that we are one University with a great diversity among its staff • Ensured and well-functioning student influence at all levels

Students, employees and visitors are to be offered attractive environments • Excellent study environment and good educational support • Clear career paths shall be ensured • Strategic work on recruitment • Good work environment, gender equality and equal opportunities for students and staff • Inviting campus environments for students, employees and visitors alike • Cultural activities are part of what makes the University attractive: • Public collections • Student-driven cultural activities • Artistic and cultural research and education

The potential of MAX IV and ESS is to be fully exploited • Lund University a leader in the development of MAX IV and active in the development of ESS • Development of education and research through the facilities • A hub for national and international collaborations and cooperation with the public sector and business and industry • A driving force in the development of Science Village Scandinavia.

Core values • Worldwide academic community • Magna Charta Universitatum: • Autonomy and academic freedom • Free of pressures from wider society • Defend the freedom, integrity and quality of education and research

Core values, contd • Swedish legislation and the University’s role as public authority: • Safeguard democracy • Legality • Impartiality • Freedom of opinion • Respect for the equal value of all human beings • Efficiency and service • Human rights and freedoms • Gender equality and diversity

Core values, contd • Characteristics of Lund University: • Critical and reflective perspective • Objectivity • Nonpartisanship • Curiosity • Engagement • Compassion • Humour