Courses for academic staff
Teaching and learning – introductory courses
For doctoral students or teaching staff without previous training in teaching and learning.
Qualifying training in teaching and learning in higher education: All course below except the self-study course.
About the course
In the autumn of 2024, the introductory course in teaching and learning in higher education will be offered by the Faculty of Engineering (LTH).
Read more about the course (lth.se)
If you have any questions about the course, please contact Constance Holmbäck, constance [dot] holmback [at] science [dot] lu [dot] se.
Scope
The course comprises three weeks of full-time studies (5 credits).
Language
English.
Qualifying status
Yes, the course fulfils the Swedish Council for Higher Education’s goals for qualifying training in teaching and learning in higher education.
Next course start
The course will be given in the autumn of 2024. The application is now closed, the application deadline was 9 September.
Certified note and priority order for admission
Certified note
If you are a doctoral student with planned teaching, you need to verify this with a certified note from your main supervisor or the director of studies. Download the template below and send the completed certified note to benedicte [dot] sato_arentzen [at] science [dot] lu [dot] se.
Download certified note for doctoral students with planned teaching (Word, 113 kB)
Priority order for admission
- Applicant with teaching position.
- Doctoral student with planned teaching.
- Doctoral student at the end of the doctoral studies, provided that the course is stated as a compulsory course in the student's study plan.
- Doctoral student with the course stated as compulsory in the student's study plan.
About the course
The course is aimed at teachers or doctoral students without previous training in teaching and learning. The course is practically oriented and you will, among other things, work on mapping your own teaching. There will be opportunity for reflection on experiences of teaching and being taught. You will also start writing a teaching portfolio.
The course is given by the faculty's teaching support unit, PLUS.
Syllabus
Syllabus: Teaching and learning in Higher Education – Theory and Practice (NMN003F)
Scope
The course comprises three weeks of full-time studies (4.5 credits).
Language
English.
Qualifying status
Yes, the course fulfils the Swedish Council for Higher Education’s goals for qualifying training in teaching and learning in higher education.
Cost
The course is free of charge for teaching staff and doctoral students at the faculty. If you can’t attend, you need to cancel your registration at least 14 days prior to the start of the course, otherwise your department will be charged SEK 9 900 for the course cost.
Next course start
To be decided.
Application
The application is closed.
Priority order for admission
- Applicant with teaching position.
- Doctoral student with planned teaching (you need a certificate of planned teaching from your main supervisor or director of doctoral studies. The template for this certificate can be found in the application form when it is open and also here: Download the template for certified note (Word, 113 kB). You need to upload the completed certificate in the application form).
- Doctoral student at the end of the doctoral studies, provided that the course is stated as a compulsory course in the student's study plan.
- Doctoral student with the course stated as compulsory in the student's study plan.
Contact
Questions about the course: Susanne Pelger.
Contact information for Susanne Pelger (staff.lu.se)
Questions about the application: Constance Holmbäck.
Contact information for Constance Holmbäck (staff.lu.se)
About the course
The course is aimed at teaching staff and doctoral students without previous training in teaching and learning. The course is a short version of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education – Theory and Practice, and lacks the project part where participants immerse themselves in a pedagogical subject of their choice.
The course is given by the faculty's teaching support unit, PLUS.
Syllabus
Syllabus: Teaching and Learning in Higher Education – Theory and Practice (short version) (NMN002F)
Scope
The course comprises two weeks of full-time studies (3 credits).
Language
English.
Qualifying status
Yes, the course fulfils the Swedish Council for Higher Education’s goals for qualifying training in teaching and learning in higher education.
Cost
The course is free of charge for teaching staff and doctoral students at the faculty. If you can’t attend, you need to cancel your registration at least 14 days prior to the start of the course, otherwise your department will be charged SEK 7 800 for the course cost.
Next course start
To be decided.
Application
The application is closed.
Priority order for admission
- Applicant with teaching position.
- Doctoral student with planned teaching (you need a certificate of planned teaching from your main supervisor or director of doctoral studies. The template for this certificate can be found in the application form when it is open and also here: Download the template for certified note (Word, 113 kB). You need to upload the completed certificate in the application form).
- Doctoral student at the end of the doctoral studies, provided that the course is stated as a compulsory course in the student's study plan.
- Doctoral student with the course stated as compulsory in the student's study plan.
Contact
Questions about the course: Susanne Pelger.
Contact information for Susanne Pelger (staff.lu.se)
Questions about the application: Constance Holmbäck.
Contact information for Constance Holmbäck (staff.lu.se)
About the course
The self-study course is aimed at those who are curious about teaching and learning in higher education, but currently lack the opportunity to attend a longer introductory course. The course consists of video lectures and assignments that you complete at your own pace.
You will learn about:
- Theories and concepts used in higher education teaching
- Tools for thinking about teaching and learning from different perspectives
- Support for reflecting on your own practice and development as a teacher
The course is given by the faculty's teaching support unit, PLUS.
Scope
The course comprises one week of full-time studies.
Language
English.
Qualifying status
No, the course does not fulfil the Swedish Council for Higher Education’s goals for qualifying training in teaching and learning in higher education.
Next course start
To be decided.
Application
The application is closed.
Contact
Questions about the course: Susanne Pelger.
Contact information for Susanne Pelger (staff.lu.se)
Questions about the application: Constance Holmbäck.
Contact information for Constance Holmbäck (staff.lu.se)
Teaching and learning – continuation courses
For teachers who want to continue developing their pedagogical skills.
Qualifying training in teaching and learning in higher education: All courses below.
About the course
The course is an continuation course, which aims to prepare participants for an expanded role in course design and delivery in a Swedish higher education context. The course is offered by the Division for Higher Education Development and is open to teachers and staff with teaching assignments.
Course design in higher education (ahu.lu.se)
Scope
The course comprises three week of full-time study (4.5 credits).
Language
English.
Qualifying status
Yes, the course fulfils the Swedish Council for Higher Education’s goals for qualifying training in teaching and learning in higher education.
Next course start and application
Autumn semester 2024: The application is now closed.
About the course
Sustainability, equal opportunities, ethics and reflection are examples of things that should be included in all higher education. But how can we teach this so that it adds value to students' learning of science? In six independent workshops, you will meet invited guests, explore good examples, tools and resources, and exchange experiences and ideas on how science teaching and learning can be improved.
During the course, you will also carry out a project (individually or in groups).
The course is given by the faculty's teaching support unit, PLUS.
Syllabus
Syllabus: Education for Scientific Literacy – Sustainability, Equality and Ethics
Scope
The course comprises two weeks of full-time study.
Language
English.
Qualifying status
Yes, the course fulfils the Swedish Council for Higher Education’s goals for qualifying training in teaching and learning in higher education.
Cost
The course is free of charge for teaching staff and doctoral students at the Faculty of Science. The course cost for participants from other parts of the university is SEK 7.800.
Next course start
To be decided.
Application
The application is closed.
The workshops are open to all teaching staff, whether you are taking the full course or not.
Contact
Questions about the course: Susanne Pelger.
Contact information for Susanne Pelger (staff.lu.se)
Questions about the application: Constance Holmbäck.
Contact information for Constance Holmbäck (staff.lu.se)
About the course
Sustainability, equal opportunities, ethics and reflection are examples of things that should be included in all higher education. But how can we teach this so that it adds value to students' learning of science? We explore this in four independent workshops on the following themes:
- Scientific literacy
- Sustainability
- Equal opportunities
- Ethics
You will also complete a written assignment reflecting on your own learning.
The course is given by the faculty's teaching support unit, PLUS.
Syllabus
Syllabus: Education for Scientific Literacy – Sustainability, Equality and Ethics (short version)
Scope
The course comprises one week of full-time study.
Language
English.
Qualifying status
Yes, the course fulfils the Swedish Council for Higher Education’s goals for qualifying training in teaching and learning in higher education.
Cost
The course is free of charge for faculty's teaching staff and doctoral students. The course fee for other participants at the university is SEK 2 600.
Next course start
To be decided.
Application
The application is closed.
The workshops are open to all teaching staff, whether you are taking the full course or not.
Contact
Questions about the course: Susanne Pelger.
Contact information for Susanne Pelger (staff.lu.se)
Questions about the application: Constance Holmbäck.
Contact information for Constance Holmbäck (staff.lu.se)
Preparatory course for prospective associate professors
The two modules below are mandatory for those who are applying for the title Associate Professorship (docent). You can take the modules in any order you wish.
Qualifying training in teaching and learning in higher education: Module doctoral supervision.
About the course
The course is given by the Division for Higher Education Development (AHU) and is aimed at teachers who will supervise, or are already supervising, doctoral students at Lund University.
The course is taught in English during the autumn term.
Doctoral supervision (ahu.lu.se)
Scope
The course comprises two weeks of full-time study.
Language
English.
Qualifying status
Yes, the course fulfils the Swedish Council for Higher Education’s goals for qualifying training in teaching and learning in higher education.
Next course start and application
Autumn semester 2024: The application is now closed.
About the course
The course places research and postgraduate education in a broader context and prepares you for a continued career in academia or elsewhere. During the course, you will learn about, among other things:
- Scientific codes of conduct and research integrity
- The supervisor as a teacher and tutor in doctoral studies
- The basic tenets of academic freedom
- The role of science and research in society
- Collegiality and collegial leadership
Syllabus
Syllabus: Beyond Doctoral Supervision – scholarship and academic values
Scope
The course comprises one week of full-time study.
The course is usually offered once a year, in the spring term.
Language
English.
Qualifying status
No, the course does not fulfil the Swedish Council for Higher Education’s goals for qualifying training in teaching and learning in higher education.
Next course start
Autumn 2024 – The application is closed.
Contact
Questions about the course: Per Lundberg
Contact information for Per Lundberg (staff.lu.se)
Questions about the application: Benedicte Sato Arentzen.
Contact information for Benedicte Sato Arentzen (staff.lu.se)
Course for assistant supervisors
Mandatory course for those who will have a role as assistant supervisor and who have not yet completed a supervisor training course.
Qualifying training in teaching and learning in higher education: No.
About the course
The course is aimed at those who are about to be appointed as assistant supervisors, but do not have supervisor training.
The course consists of two parts. The first part provides knowledge of the basic formalities of doctoral education with a focus on rules and systems at the Faculty of Science. The second part provides insights into the dual role of supervisor and researcher, and into supervision as teamwork.
Syllabus
Syllabus: Doctoral Supervision at the Faculty of Science – a basic introduction
Scope
Two days of full-time study.
Language
English.
Qualifying status
No, the course does not fulfil the Swedish Council for Higher Education’s goals for qualifying training in teaching and learning in higher education.
Next course start
The course will be given on 27 November. The application form is now closed, but you can contact Benedicte Sato Arentzen, benedicte [dot] sato_arentzen [at] science [dot] lu [dot] se, for late registration.
Contact
Contact Benedicte Sato Arentzen if you have any questions.
Contact information for Benedicte Sato Arentzen (staff.lu.se)
Recommended courses
Teaching doctoral student:
- Teaching and learning in Higher Education – Theory and Practice (the long or the short version).
Teaching staff:
- Teaching and learning in Higher Education – Theory and Practice (long version).
- Course design in higher education, which is given by the Division for Higher Education Development.
Course Design in Higher Education (ahu.lu.se)
Curious about teaching and learning:
- Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: self-study course (one week)
Qualifying courses
Qualifying courses fulfill the Association of Swedish Higher Education's goals for qualifying training in teaching and learning in higher education.
The course information indicates which courses are qualifying and which are not.
Goals for qualifying training in teaching and learning in higher education (suhf.se)