University Management

The University Management 

The management of Lund University is composed of:

• Vice-Chancellor
• Deputy Vice-Chancellor
• Three Pro Vice-Chancellors
• University Director
• Senior Advisor to the Vice-Chancellor

The Vice-Chancellor

The vice-chancellor is appointed by the Government for a maximum of six years after a proposal from the University Board and is the University’s highest executive and principal representative. The vice-chancellor’s responsibilities include ensuring the achievement of the goals set by the University Board. Lund University’s vice-chancellor for the term of office from 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2020 is Torbjörn von Schantz.

Read more about Vice-Chancellor Torbjörn von Schantz


The Deputy Vice-Chancellor

The deputy vice-chancellor is appointed by the University Board for a maximum of six years. Sylvia Schwaag Serger is deputy vice-chancellor from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2020.

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The Pro Vice-Chancellors

Three pro vice-chancellors are appointed by the vice-chancellor:

• Bo Ahrén is pro vice-chancellor with special responsibility for external engagement. Read more about Pro Vice-Chancellor Bo Ahrén
• Bo-Anders Jönsson is pro vice-chancellor with special responsibility for postgraduate education, extended recruitment and quality assurance. Read more about Pro Vice-Chancellor Bo-Anders Jönsson 
• Stacey Ristinmaa Sörensen is pro vice-chancellor with special responsibility for research and research infrastructure. Read more about Pro Vice-Chancellor Stacey Ristinmaa Sörensen

The University Director

The university director is Susanne Kristensson. The university director is responsible for university administration and finances on behalf of the vice-chancellor, and for the duties of the University’s central administration.

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The Senior Advisor to the Vice-Chancellor

Torun Forslid is senior advisor to the vice-chancellor. She mainly prepares and pursues issues pertaining to the vice-chancellor and is responsible for coordination within the university management.

Read more about Senior Advisor to the Vice-Chancellor Torun Forslid