Graduations, summer and a brand new Tax Centre

As this time of year marks the end of many things, it is also beginning. Our newly graduated students  enter their professional lives and our School is also launching something new, a Tax Centre.The Centre started as a project at the Pufendorf Institute, and is a collaboration between researchers at LUSEM, LTH and Juridicum. The centre was inaugurated on 5 June, with Åsa Hansson from Economics taking on a leading role, and it will be hosted by LUSEM.

"We want to extend a big thank you to all of you, for the energy and enthusiasm you have put into all the seminars, conferences, workshops and our joint work on pedagogical development and AI this spring. With an eye on our next semester we look forward to continuing the development of our work with a focus on improvements for our students and colleagues, and with activities that strengthen both education and research," says Dean Joakim Gullstrand, on behalf of the Management team.

Spring wrap up from a few of our Heads of Departments

Hectic for some, productive and eventful for all. We got hold of some of our Heads of Departments and asked them to give us a brief wrap up of the spring term.

Spring wrap up from a few of our Heads of Departments – LUSEM Staff Pages

Financial Times recognition for MSc in Finance

Our MSc in Finance climbs further in the Financial Times global ranking. The latest Financial Times Masters in Finance ranking is now live (today, 16 June 2025), and the programme name has moved up — from #45 (2024) to #42 this year. The ranking includes the top 70 pre-experience finance programmes in the world. The improved position reflects the programme’s continued development and strong international reputation.

Financial Times recognition for MSc in Finance – lusem.lu.se

LUSEM Professor, new Judge at the EU General Court

A Business law professor at LUSEM who has been catching the eyes of the media in cases about gambling addiction, and also done some heavy lifting in teaching and research about EU law, Jörgen Hettne is leaving our school to become Judge at the EU General Court in Luxemburg.

LUSEM Professor, new Judge – lusem.lu.se

What we learned — and will take home

What surprises a course participant from Africa on a short visit in Lund and to LUSEM? And what made the strongest impressions? Takes to bring back? And what about the group dynamic with new acquaintances from many different parts of the same continent? We are really curious about what happened during the fourth round of the course Innovation, Transformation and Resilience for Sustainable Development at LUSEM during three weeks in May.

What we learned — and will take home — lusem.lu.se

Laurence Mott joins LUSEM as Professor of Practice

LUSEM has appointed its first Professor of Practice, Laurence Mott. Through this new role, Laurence will provide strategic advice to LUSEM’s leadership and contribute to the work of the International Advisory Board. He will also engage with students through  lectures, and help strengthen the connections with business and society at large.

Laurence Mott joins LUSEM as Professor of Practice – lusem.lu.se

From one president to another

As Tova Mark’s presidency comes to an end, she is getting ready to hand over the reins to Agnes Ask. We got a chance to speak with both of them about the past year and expectations of what is to come.

From one president to another –  lusem.lu.se

Important messages

• Preparing for your summer holiday
• The salary system Primula will require strong authentication for login as of 15 September
• Lund University expands collaboration with higher education institutions in Palestine
• IT news: case system, Support Centre and document clear out

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