👉LUSEM Staff News, 2025:3👈☃️💦

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27 February 2025

Brighter Days and Big Topics—This Week’s Highlights

Welcome back to those who were on winter break last week! Can we agree that the days are getting longer and that spring is just around the corner?

In this issue, we spotlight an article by Sanne Frandsen published in The Conversation, exploring the tension between sustainability ideals and business realities. We also turn our attention to the newly elected U.S. president, the rise of e-scooters, upcoming roadworks near LUSEM, and more.

Curious about which colleagues have been making headlines? Check out LUSEM in the news for the latest media highlights.

Wishing you an insightful and engaging read!

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Sustainability ideals in business – from crushed to flourishing

Sanne Frandsen, Associate Professor in Organization at LUSEM, was recently published in The Conversation, the world’s leading publisher of research-based news and analysis. The article "Sustainability ideals are often crushed by corporate demands. Here’s how businesses can let them flourish", explores a topic that has received significant attention in the meaningful work literature—calling as a work orientation, defined by a strong sense of purpose and a prosocial motivation that goes beyond personal gain.

The article is based on a research study conducted with 57 sustainability managers in international companies across various industries and career levels in Sweden. Read the interesting and thought-provoking article via the link below.

Sustainability ideals in business – from crushed to flourishing – lusem.lu.se

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Key takeaways from the first weeks of Donald Trump’s return to

”Research has shown that the weight of the tariffs imposed by the last Trump administration were mainly carried by US importers and consumers. None of the tariff revenue actually came from abroad,” says Maria Persson, associate professor in Economics at LUSEM.

Key takeaways from the first weeks of Donald Trump’s return to presidency – lusem.lu.se

New Thesis: Three questions to Stefan Tramer

We had a chance to ask a few questions to Stefan Tramer as he prepares the defense of his thesis: Inoperosità – Exposing the Position of Employees and Customers in Unemployment-Related Management Literature. He has been conducting his research at the department of Business Administration and the defense will take place at EC3:207, at 13.00 on 28 March.

New Thesis: Three questions to Stefan Tramer – lusem.lu.se/internal

The finance society LINC hosted new competition – won first prize!

This year, the Swedish University Pitch Competition was held for the first time for students engaged in finance associations at Swedish universities. The Lund University Finance Society, LINC, both hosted the competition and won first prize.

The finance society LINC hosted new competition – won first prize! – lusem.lu.se

International Impact Actions – current calls

As part of the work with Global Dynamic Engagement (GDE), Lund University is announcing four calls for funding to stimulate collaboration and activities that strengthen our international impact in research, education, innovation and cooperation. Deadline for application is 17 April.

International Impact Actions – current calls 2025 – lusem.lu.se/internal

Road works near LUSEM

Lund Municipality and the Swedish Transport Administration are carrying out infrastructure projects that will significantly affect traffic in our vicinity.

The first major change is the closure of Scheelevägen, where a new roundabout is being constructed at Beta 6. Scheelevägen will close in March and is expected to remain closed until the summer of 2026.

Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians are advised to plan alternative routes and allow extra travel time.

Road works near LUSEM - lusem.lu.se/internal

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LUSEM News Comment – E-scooters and traffic accidents

E-scooters have reshaped the way people move around cities and their impact on traffic safety has become a public concern. Andreas Bergh, Associate professor in economics explains that his research has found a small increase in accidents following the introduction of e-scooters, but that the effect decreases over time. He also points out that just counting e-scooter accidents in isolation is the wrong way to go about the issue.

LUSEM News Comment – E-scooters and traffic accidents – lusem.lu.se

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Reminder: Time to sign up for courses in teaching and learning

It is time to register for the courses in teaching and learning in higher education (Högskolepedagogik) for autumn 2025. Deadline to register is 1 May 2025. The courses are designed to be authentic, interactive, and reflective, grounded in relevant pedagogical literature and theory.

Courses autumn 2025 – lusem.lu.se/internal