Lund Humanities Village

Lund Humanities Village is a new knowledge and innovation district where the humanities, student engagement, research and social development come together. In a time of rapid change, an environment is being created here where humanistic and theological knowledge can be explored, activated and shared – in dialogue with contemporary needs and future opportunities.

The initiative aims to strengthen the appeal of the humanities, especially among young people who are looking for meaning, relevance and influence in their study choices.

Here, students can meet mentors, alumni and community leaders, develop ideas, build networks and realise projects. At the same time, researchers are offered arenas for collaboration, innovation and professional networking.

Lund Humanities Village will be an open space where education, research, art and public events come together. Through interactive exhibitions, seminars and creative formats, humanistic and theological perspectives will be made visible to students, researchers, decision-makers and the general public.

2026 is the year of establishment, when the initiative will, among other things:

• hold public events and an inauguration ceremony,
• support student-driven activities,
• launch an initial Village project linked to HT's research infrastructures,
• create an external advisory group,
• develop new collaborations with the business community, the public sector and the non-profit sector,
• and communicate the project's progress through LU's channels.

During the year, analyses, meetings and market monitoring will also be carried out, culminating in a final report in autumn 2026 with recommendations for continued establishment and financing.

The project is led by a steering group and an operational group at the HT faculties, with support from researchers, students, financiers and external actors. Communication takes place on an ongoing basis via the web, newsletters, events and international networks.