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Quality of Academic Writing for Engineering Students at Lund University
No full textThe development of good writing skills is fundamental not only to publish scientific results, but also to have a deeper understanding of complex subjects. However reports from the Swedish Higher Education Authority from 2012-2015 suggest that engineering students at Lund University have unsatisfactory academic writing skills. Our paper investigates how students of the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University perceive academic writing and the effects of a writing intervention.To obtain information on students’ education in, attitude, perception of its difficulty and their own skill towards academic writing, we constructed a survey which was sent out to engineering students at Lund University. This yielded 62 responses showing that students want more opportunities to develop their writing, but that they grade their writing skill high and the difficulty low.The effects of a simple writing intervention, briefly discussing the importance of good writing practices during a laboratory session, was investigated for one student group. This was done using a random selection of laboratory reports for one control group and one intervention group. The overall quality of the students’ writing was not significantly improved with the intervention. However the quality of the conclusions, the report section with the lowest quality rating, was higher for the intervention group
Dynamics Within and Outside the Lab. Procedings from the 6th GRASP conference, Lund University, May 2008
No full textSince May 1998 Scandinavian group researchers and social psychologists have met bi-annually for what has to be called the GRASP conference. GRASP originally stood for ”Group as Paradox”. The first five conferences were held in Linköping, Lund, Stockholm and Skövde and, again, Linköping. The sixth conference was organized at Lund University May 15-16, 2008 under the auspices of the network Organisational and Social Applications of Psychology (POST) at the Department of Psychology, Lund University, in cooperation with the School of Social Work, Lund University, and Forum for group and organisation research (FOG), Linköping University. Generous assistance was given by the the School of Social Work and the Swedish Council for Working Life and Social Rsearch(FAS). This year’s theme was ”Dynamics within and outside the lab” and a special emphasis was put on the meeting of different research traditions. 60 researchers and students from Sweden and Norway took part and listened to twenty-seven presentationsand two key-note by Susan Wheelan, Ph.D. Eleven contributions have been chosen to represent the conference in this volume
Dynamics Within and Outside the Lab. Procedings from the 6th GRASP conference, Lund University, May 2008
No full textSince May 1998 Scandinavian group researchers and social psychologists have met bi-annually for what has to be called the GRASP conference. GRASP originally stood for ”Group as Paradox”. The first five conferences were held in Linköping, Lund, Stockholm and Skövde and, again, Linköping. The sixth conference was organized at Lund University May 15-16, 2008 under the auspices of the network Organisational and Social Applications of Psychology (POST) at the Department of Psychology, Lund University, in cooperation with the School of Social Work, Lund University, and Forum for group and organisation research (FOG), Linköping University. Generous assistance was given by the the School of Social Work and the Swedish Council for Working Life and Social Rsearch(FAS). This year’s theme was ”Dynamics within and outside the lab” and a special emphasis was put on the meeting of different research traditions. 60 researchers and students from Sweden and Norway took part and listened to twenty-seven presentations and two key-note by Susan Wheelan, Ph.D. Eleven contributions have been chosen to represent the conference in this volume
Two years of the initiative Teaching for Sustainability at Lund University – understanding challenges and exploring opportunities
No full textIn a world where the challenges of climate change, social inequality, economic instability, and geopolitical tensions are ever-present, educators have a unique opportunity—and responsibility—to prepare their students to navigate these complexities. However, educators are also juggling teaching and research, competing deadlines, shifting expectations, institutional paradigms, and limited time and support.To address this, we have launched the Lund University-wide initiative Teaching for Sustainability (TfS). With the TfS initiative, our goal is to foster a culture that enriches the educational experience for both educators and students. We also aim to provide educators with the theoretical frameworks and practical tools they need to integrate sustainability into their curricula. To achieve this, we employ a variety of methods, including pedagogical coursework, training opportunities, workshops, expert-led seminars, and other inspiration-rich resources.During our workshop at the Lund University Teaching and Learning conference 2024 (LUTL2024) we presented the TfS initiative, including existing resources, and invited participants to join the TfS initiative. In addition, we asked participants to share actions they are planning on carrying out to advance Education for Sustainability. In this contribution, we summarize the results from the LUTL 2024 workshop, complemented with a survey sent to members of the TfS initiative, put them in the context of the theoretical background, and reflect on its progress
Human rights education at Lund University : What are the challenges and opportunities for collaboration?
Full text linkAs of 2023, Human Rights is one of Lund University’s five profile areas. One aim of the Human Rights profile area is to strengthen interlinkages between research and education in the field of human rights and to facilitate collaboration between courses and education programmes at Lund University that explicitly orimplicitly focus on human rights. This report is concerned with the latter of those two challenges and analyses obstacles and possibilities for collaboration.There are courses and programs within the human rights field on all levels at the university, but this study is mainly restricted to Master – or second-cycle – level. The data consists of syllabi for all relevant courses and programmes in the Spring and Autumn term of 2023, interviews with convenors of courses andprogrammes, and a questionnaire.One finding is that human rights education on university level can be categorized into three types: Concept-oriented, Implementation-oriented, and Purpose-oriented human rights education.Regarding possibilities for collaboration, the suggestions in the report are designed to inspire short-term and long-term collaboration at all levels of the organisation. Specific suggestions for collaboration are given in five areas: 1. Internal networks and infrastructure for communication; 2. Course collaboration; 3. External networking and collaboration; 4. Pedagogic development and; 5. Student collaboration and extracurricular activities.The report ends with suggested steps toward a Human Rights Campus at Lund University:•Consolidate the Human Rights profile by raising awareness about human rights education, through regular information distribution, a joint human rights calendar, newsletters, events and activities for staff and students, and a website or digital platform for internal and external communication purposes.•Create supportive communities, through a core of committed human rights education programmes within the profile area, professional recognition of human rights education initiatives as meritorious, allocation of time and funds for awareness raising, collaboration, and administrative support on faculty and central level.•Start small, for example through joint and open research seminars, guest lectures given by Lund University teachers and external human rights practitioners and defenders, and collaboration over elective master courses.•Establish a function for human rights education specifically, for example in an already existing support function or a new role within the profile area. The function could be instrumental in setting up a core of human rights programme profile members, establishing partnerships with external actors in the region, and help initiating and follow-up on collaboration, and mentoring a profile area intern.The review reported here was carried out by Frida Nilsson, PhD in Human Rights Studies with specialization in human rights education. It was funded jointly by the Human Rights profile area, the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology, and the Division of Human Rights Studies at the Department of History
A Historic Description of the Department of Geography at Lund University : With special focus on Physical Geography 1880-2000
No full textThis book describes the Department of Physical Geography at Lund University from 1880 to 2000. It focuses on the staff and the development of Geography from its beginnings as a branch of History in 1880 through a period of traditional Geography up to 1948, when the subject was divided into two branches: physical Geography and Human and Economic Geography. Finally, the subject developed into a modern, vital subject focusing on climate change issues during the late 2000th century
Interdisciplinarity and Lifelong Learning in Doctoral Education for Sustainable Development: A Case Study on the Agenda 2030 Graduate School at Lund University [Elektronisk resurs]
No full textThe 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a framework for “peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future” (UN, 2015). Fast-moving societal questions as the ones related to the SDGs are often addressed from within traditional disciplinary research paradigms, which might not be best equipped for tackling the emerging challenges. At Lund University, an interdisciplinary Graduate School is working to address the growing societal challenges, utilizing the SDGs framework. We here investigate how the SDG framework influences the choice of research topics and supervisors in doctoral education, both in the beginning of doctoral studies and over time. We use semi-structured interviews with three doctoral students and with the Graduate School’s coordinator. We conclude that while the SDGs provide a shared language and framework for discussions, the research is mostly disciplinary. The Graduate School, however, provides opportunities for doctoral students and their supervisors to connect beyond their discipline and be exposed to new ideas and inspiration. Utilizing these opportunities shall turn the Graduate School into a lifelong-learning hub, thus increasing awareness of changes in areas such as technology, finance, and politics.The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a framework for “peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future” (UN, 2015). Fast-moving societal questions as the ones related to the SDGs are often addressed from within traditional disciplinary research paradigms, which might not be best equipped for tackling the emerging challenges. At Lund University, an interdisciplinary Graduate School is working to address the growing societal challenges, utilizing the SDGs framework. We here investigate how the SDG framework influences the choice of research topics and supervisors in doctoral education, both in the beginning of doctoral studies and over time. We use semi-structured interviews with three doctoral students and with the Graduate School’s coordinator. We conclude that while the SDGs provide a shared language and framework for discussions, the research is mostly disciplinary. The Graduate School, however, provides opportunities for doctoral students and their supervisors to connect beyond their discipline and be exposed to new ideas and inspiration. Utilizing these opportunities shall turn the Graduate School into a lifelong-learning hub, thus increasing awareness of changes in areas such as technology, finance, and politics
LUCAS - Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System [Elektronisk resurs]
No full textLund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System (LUCAS) is a mechanical device providing automatic 5 cm deep chest compressions and active decompressions back to normal anatomical position with a frequency of 100 per minute, and a duty cycle of 50%, i.e., LUCAS is constructed to give chest compressions according to the latest international guidelines in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The aim of the thesis was to study cardiac arrest using different porcine models of ventricular fibrillation. Four hypotheses were formulated: 1. LUCAS-CPR is superior to manual CPR regarding coronary perfusion pressure (CPP) and return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). 2. Hypothermic LUCAS-CPR is superior to normothermic LUCAS-CPR in treating prolonged ventricular fibrillation. 3. The rate of ROSC after prolonged ventricular fibrillation will increase if LUCAS-CPR is given before defibrillation, and if defibrillation is given during on-going chest compressions. 4. LUCAS-CPR will cause fewer rib fractures than manual CPR. LUCAS-CPR gave significantly higher rates of ROSC and significantly higher CPP than manual CPR. LUCAS-CPR combined with surface cooling to 34°C was superior to normothermic LUCAS-CPR during 1 hour of CPR for ventricular fibrillation. Defibrillation was more effective to obtain ROSC after prolonged ventricular fibrillation if chest compressions were done before the shock, and if the shock was given during on-going LUCAS-CPR. LUCAS-CPR caused significantly fewer rib fractures during 20 minutes of CPR compared to manual CPR
Lund University Supports Publishing in OA Journals
No full textIn the 2009 budget Lund university has approved of funding publication fees in Open Access journals with 163,000$ with the intention to encourage and assist publishing in open access journals. The fund will be managed by Lund University Libraries, Head Office. This is one of the largest funds allocated at a university in support of publishing in OA journals
Reduce, reuse, redesign : A guide to reducing single-use plastics at Lund University
No full textThe production, consumption and disposal of plastics in today’s economies simultaneously contribute to climate change and pollution. With expected production growth for plastics, these problems will only exacerbate. To address the plastic crisis, we need a reduction of its production, as well as a fundamental rethinking of our relationship with this material. Reorganising economies to be less reliant on single-use plastics, and redesigning processes to foster reuse are part of the solution. This practical guide is an outcome of a hands-on project in collaboration with Plastikfreie Stadt to identify solutions for limiting reliance on single-use plastic at Lund University. It shows best practices, problems and, crucially, directions for further reducing plastic use at different sites within the university. Whether you study or work here, hold a position of leadership or can steer change from the bottom-up, we hope that you will get some helpful tips and ideas on how to act to reduce plastic use at the university
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