Lund University

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Lund University

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SwedishLunds universitet (Universitas Lundensis, and Universitas Gothorum Carolinae in Latin. Also the older Academia Carolina lundensis, or Academia Carolina conciliatrix.)
MottoAd utrumque (Prepared for both)
Established 1666
School type Public University
Rector magnificusProf. Göran Bexell
LocationLund, Sweden
Students30,800 undergraduate and professional
3,200 doctoral students
Teaching staff-
MemberUniversitas 21, EUA
Homepagehttp://www.lu.se/

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Lund University (Swedish: Lunds universitet) is a university in Lund in southernmost Sweden. The university was founded in 1666 and is the second oldest within Sweden's present borders.

Lund University has 7 faculties, with additional campuses in the cities of Malmö and Helsingborg, with a total of over 34,000 people studying in 50 different programmes and 800 separate courses. It belongs to the global Universitas 21 network of research-intensive universities.

The university traditionally centers on the Lundagård park adjacent to the Lund Cathedral, with various departments spread in different locations in town, but mostly concentrated in a belt stretching north from the park, through the university hospital area to the somewhat farther north and continuing out to the northeastern periphery of the town, where one finds the large campus of the Faculty of Technology, known as the Lund Institute of Technology.

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History

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The city Lund has a long history as a center for learning and was the ecclesiastical centre and seat of the archbishop of Denmark. A cathedral school (the katedralsskolan) for the training of clergy was established in 1085 and is today one of Scandinavias oldest schools. A medieval university education was also attempted in 1485, but never flourished.

After the Treaty of Roskilde in 1658, the Scanian lands came under the possession of the Swedish Crown, who quickly founded the Lund University in 1666 as the means of Swedification. It was the fifth university under the Swedish king, after Uppsala University 1477, the Academia Gustaviana 1632, today Estonia; the Academy of Åbo 1640, today Finland; and the University of Greifswald, 1648, today Germany.

The univeristy was named Academia Karolina after Charles X Gustav of Sweden. The name was in some formal use until late 19th century when Lund University became the widespread denomination.

The university was at its founding granted four faculties: law, theological, medicine and philosophy. They were the corner stones, and for more than 200 years this system was in effect. During the remaining 17th century, the number of students was constantly around 100. Some notable professors in the early days were Samuel Pufendorf, a juridical historian; and Canutus Hahn and Kristian Papke in philosophy.

The Scanian War in 1676 led to a shut-down, which lasted until 1682. It was re-opened largely due to regional patriots, but the university would not enjoy a high standard well into the 19th century. Lecturing rooms were few, and lectures were being held in the Lund Cathedral and its adjecent chapel. The professors were also underpaid.

In 1713, Charles XII of Sweden "entered" Lund, as they say. He stayed in Lund for three years, in between his warlike expeditions. The most notable lacturer during the time was Andreas Rydelius.

During the first half of the 18th century the university got increased funds, and with the death of Charles XII peace was finally granted. The number of students was now well around 500. Despite not being an par with the Uppsala University, it had still gotten a solid reputation, and by attracting prominent professors it had a solid position.

Image:Esaias Tegnér med snö beskuren.jpg Around 1760 the university again decreased in reputation, and the students dropped below 200, whereof most were from around the province. However, around 1780 it once again became notable, a level of increasing reputation it that lasted until 1825, mostly due to prominent huministic and linguistical lecturers and students. In the 1820s, the prominent professor Esaias Tegnér, one of Sweden's most deliquent writers, made his present felt.

Faculties

There are also departments located in Malmö and Helsingborg.

Nations

The nations in Lund are today best decribed as student societies, though they were originally more like residential colleges, offering care for students arriving from various geographical locations. It is still required to enroll in a nation to receive grades at the university.

Today students may enroll in any nation, although the nations still preserve their geographic names. In most cases it does not matter what nation one enrolls in, but different nations offer different activities for interested students. The fee of around 350 Swedish crowns per semester (which also includes student union membership fees), is the closest thing to a tuition requirement found in Sweden.

Each nation has student housing, but the accommodations in no way meet demand, and they are usually appointed according to a queue system. Each nation has at least one pub evening per week, with a following night club. Most nations also host at least one banquet per week, where a three course dinner is served. Each nation also has different activities for students interested in sports, arts, or partying. All activities within the nations are voluntary, and most students are not active in them.

Nations in Lund:

  1. Östgöta Nation
  2. Västgöta Nation
  3. Småland Nation
  4. Lund Nation
  5. Malmö Nation
  6. Helsingkrona Nation
  7. Sydskånska Nation
  8. Krischansta Nation
  9. Blekingska Nation
  10. Göteborg Nation
  11. Halland Nation
  12. Kalmar Nation
  13. Wermland Nation

Notable people connected to Lund University

Being one of only two Swedish Universities until 1885, many notable figures have studied there.

Notable students

Honorary doctorates

Partner Universities

References

External links

See also:


The Universitas 21 network of universities Image:Universitas 21 logo.png

Australia: University of Melbourne | University of New South Wales | University of Queensland | Canada: University of British Columbia | McGill University | China: Fudan University | Peking University | University of Hong Kong | New Zealand: University of Auckland | Singapore: National University of Singapore | South Korea: Korea University | Sweden: Lund University | United Kingdom: University of Birmingham | University of Edinburgh | University of Glasgow | University of Nottingham | USA: University of Virginia

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