Dean's blog

Moving forward with a thirst for knowledge and a spirit of exploration
This spring, among other things, I have been impressed when hearing about a number of new, innovations that benefit society and in one way or another have emerged from, or are linked to, LTH. This is written by Annika Olsson, Dean of LTH, in a message where she wishes all friends of LTH a pleasant summer.

Research leadership that shapes the future – and increased number of applications to LTH
Strong research leadership not only fosters excellence in research today – it also enhances the appeal and quality of education, thereby laying the foundations for the future provision of expertise, writes Annika Olsson, Dean of LTH.

“Around Lund’s major flagships, we have a unique opportunity”
DEAN'S BLOG. The development of Lund innovation district places LTH in a highly central position. At LTH, we continue to evaluate the opportunities that an establishment there could offer, in what may become a dynamic environment for interdisciplinary breakthrough research and vibrant innovation, writes Annika Olsson, Dean of LTH.

Many thanks for all the good work and collaboration this year!
Over the past year, LTH researchers’ expertise in crisis and preparedness – due to the unfortunately heightened global situation – has been in high demand in public debate. Otherwise, 2025 brought a series of positive developments in education and research. This is highlighted in a Christmas and New Year greeting to all LTH friends from Annika [...]

When the question is: Can we make this thing a little bit better?
I constantly see evidence that we are good at trying out new thoughts and ideas together, and that we contribute sought-after and creative solutions that benefit society, writes Annika Olsson, Dean of LTH.

Graduation season – and towards a pleasant summer
We leave another successful term behind, when LTH’s lecturers and students have been visible in numerous positive contexts – presenting new research findings, award-winning theses, excellent research funding, and engaging projects in collaboration with national and international partners. LTH’s Dean Annika Olsson encourages a knowledge-building [...]

External engagement at its best
Many of LTH’s strategic partnerships lead to new knowledge that collaboration partners can use to develop products and services at the leading edge of technology. These solutions often point towards a more sustainable future. That is also a hallmark of the research LTH conducts to benefit the world, writes Annika Olsson, Dean of LTH.

Research and innovation for the future, curiosity and benefit
LTH is well prepared to contribute to more innovations, new companies and growth, writes the dean of LTH Annika Olsson, who also cites the EPA project in Örkelljunga as an example of how LTH is widening participation and aiding the regeneration of engineers.

"LTH shares the grief"
What happened at Campus Risbergska in Örebro is gradually starting to sink in, writes LTH's Dean Annika Olsson.

“Thank you for the great collaboration and your fantastic efforts”
DEAN'S BLOG. This year, LTH has been celebrating new successes for excellent research, more training places that will drive the green transition, and the fact that women now make up 40 per cent of those who choose to study at Faculty of Engineering. So writes Annika Olsson, Dean of LTH, who would also like to take this opportunity to wish everyone [...]

Annika Olsson
Dean of LTH