Lund University Main Building

Lund, Sweden

The city of 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 for the training of clergy was established in 1085 and is today Scandinavia's oldest school. A studium generale (a medieval university education) was founded in 1425, although it was not until 1438 that education was started by the Franciscan order for a baccalaureus degree.

The curent main building of the Lund University was designed by architect Helgo Zettervall and inaugurated by King Oscar II in 1882. Construction began in 1874, when the old main building Kungshuset had become too small for the growing number of students.

The design is characterised by Helgo Zettervall's fascination with classical antiquity, and features columns and fancy copings. There were originally four sphinxes on the roof, but they had to be removed after some 30 years because of bad quality. In the 1990s four new sphinxes were located on the roof. Like many of Zettervall's buildings, it was criticized for a lack of uniformity and not being well thought out.

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Christian Emilsson (8 months ago)
It is concerning to observe how Lund University have neglected to integrate ethical considerations pertaining to veganism into their programs, particularly within the medical disciplines. One such institution, which prides itself on fostering inclusive and progressive values, unfortunately falls short in respecting and accommodating the principles of committed vegans and animal rights advocates within its Medical Degree (MD) program. The curriculum requires all students to participate in practices that goes against the principles of veganism. This rigid approach leaves no room for ethical alternatives, which is not only troubling from an animal rights perspective but also stifles academic freedom and ethical individualism. The lack of flexibility within the program forces students who are dedicated to veganism either to compromise their principles, to reconsider their career paths, or seek education elsewhere. The response from university administrators to the concerns voiced by vegan students and faculty has been notably inadequate. Instead of engaging with these issues in a meaningful way, the university's dismissive stance alienates a portion of its community, raising questions about its commitment to truly inclusive ethical practices. Lund University's oversight in not integrating vegan principles into its medical program not only alienates and marginalizes committed vegans but also reflects poorly on its overall ethical stance. As educators of future medical professionals, it is crucial for the institution to reevaluate and reform its curriculum and policies to respect and incorporate vegan ethics, ensuring an inclusive educational environment for all students. This is not a situation where there are no alternatives. For instance in Italy, not only does students have a right to conscientious objection to scientific or educational activities involving animals, but Institutions are obliged to fully inform workers and students about this right. (source: https://www.normattiva.it/atto/caricaDettaglioAtto?atto.dataPubblicazioneGazzetta=1993-10-16&atto.codiceRedazionale=093G0488&atto.articolo.numero=0&atto.articolo.sottoArticolo=1&atto.articolo.sottoArticolo1=0&qId=56251c19-2d41-4192-aa20-b5f6ea1b5d72&tabID=0.1283202372091583&title=lbl.dettaglioAtto) Shameful.
Shima Shapoori (13 months ago)
A very beautiful old university? I was there one month ago and I enjoyed walking around. The area is small and you can visit everything in one hour! You can find some cozy cafés around the university and complete your journey?
Олена Атласюк (16 months ago)
This is the place where worked famous mathematicians!
Himesh Singh (16 months ago)
NCERT level knowledge is profound in the PhD holders , which can be easily found in Ganga Barrage traffic.
Shai Nissan (18 months ago)
Beautiful place, close to the city center. Worth a visit if you're in town.
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