Busy times coming up

The hustle and bustle of the eeeDays are fully upon us, but that is just the beginning as we have numerous events coming up here at LUSEM over the next weeks and months.

In this issue, we highlight some of the coming events and seminars which are open to all of us. Wether you are interested in AI, corporate social responsibility, pedagogy or a host of other things, there will be something for you here at our school.

We also congratulate our Professor in Economics, Tommy Andersson, on being elected to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

Enjoy the read!

Nominate candidates to "guldhumlan"

The golden bumble bee (guldhumlan) is a prize celebrating teachers, journalists and scientists who have made important contributions to spread facts and knowledge about economy over the past year.

Do you know a fellow researcher who has done a great job of spreading knowledge about economy to society in 2025?

Nominate candidates to "guldhumlan" – lusem.lu.se/internal

LUSEM Professor in Economics elected to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences

Among the newly elected members of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences is Tommy Andersson, professor of Economics at LUSEM.

Tommy’s research focuses, among other things, on how decision algorithms can be used to improve processes such as upper-secondary school choice, organ transplantation, or residence permits for migrants. 

LUSEM Professor in Economics elected to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences – use.lu.se

Venezuela after Maduro

Trump’s intervention in Venezuela was physical, concrete, and armed. What is happening now is decisive for the country’s future, but it also affects the entire region, according to Andrés Palacio, researcher at LUSEM.

Venezuela after Maduro – lusem.lu.se

From Business-Centric to Society-Centric CSR: Where Is CSR Research Headed?

CSR research has increasingly moved beyond a narrow focus on firm performance to broader questions about the role of business in society. In this seminar, Christopher Wickert discusses key developments in the field and highlights emerging directions for future research.

From Business-Centric to Society-Centric CSR: Where Is CSR Research Headed? – lusem.lu.se/internal

New Capitalism[s]& Violence

Contemporary scholarship increasingly speaks of capitalism(s) rather than a singular capitalism. Platform economies, gig work, extractive markets, aestheticized consumer cultures, and criminalized market formations coexist and overlap, generating distinct configurations of power, precarity, and harm.

New Capitalism[s]& Violence – lusem.lu.se/internal

The balance between human and automation

How does AI adoption in high‑stakes environments shape professional judgment, mindfulness, and institutional trust? You are all invited to register for the event, featuring researchers from across the Nordics and one from Canada.

The balance between human and automation – lusem.lu.se/internal

Let’s talk about Academic Freedom!

Are we too constrained by the demands of funders and politicians? Are we silenced by self-censorship and ideological conformity? What does academic freedom really mean, and how can Lund University strengthen it? Welcome to a conversation on academic freedom!

Let's talk about Academic Freedom – lusem.lu.se/internal

Important messages

• Five candidates called to interview for the Vice-Chancellor position
• Propose candidates for the spring 2026 election of academic staff representatives to the University Board
• New internal research funding for preparedness and resilience
• Time to apply for funding for equal opportunities 2026

Messages for staff – lusem.lu.se/internal

For more staff news, information and staff calendar events: LUSEM Staff Pages 

For questions, suggestions, feedback etc. please contact the editor,  Communications officer Peter Kjällkvist