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Heads of Department appointed for upcoming term

It is now confirmed who will serve as Heads of Department at the Faculty of Social Sciences in the upcoming term. All elections have been completed, and the new appointments will take effect on 1 January 2027.

At the majority of departments, the current Head of Department/Director will continue for an additional term. At the School of Social Work, the Sociology of Law Department and the Department of Psychology, new Heads of Department will take up their roles.

The following persons have been appointed:

  • Ola Hall, Head of Department, Department of Human Geography and Economic Geography
  • Anna Sonander, Head of Department, Sociology of Law Department
  • Tobias Linné, Head of Department, Department of Communication
  • Barry Ness, Director, Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies (LUCSUS)
  • Sandra Jönsson, Head of Department, Department of Sociology
  • Kristina Jönsson, Head of Department, Department of Political Science
  • Malin Zillinger, Head of Department, Department of Service Studies
  • Lupita Svensson, Head of Department, School of Social Work
  • Simon Granér, Head of Department, Department of Psychology

The Heads of Department will take up their posts on 1 January 2027 and will continue to lead and develop their departments’ activities in education, research and external engagement during the new term of office.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the election process!