As most of you probably have heard, there has been a reported case of the Corona virus (COVID-19) at the Faculty of Science in Lund. However, there is no case for alarm. The affected person is being well taken care of and is in no critical condition. Specialist doctors at Smittskydd Skåne have said there is no need to change any routines at a personal or faculty level.

People having been in contact with the affected person have been informed, and necessary precautions have been taken (such as remaining at home for 14 days).

For more information from the university regarding the corona virus, visit: https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/article/uppdatering-angaende-coronaviruset.

As always in times of flu, remember to wash your hands often with soap and water.

If you have any further questions, contact the presidium at [email protected].

During this meeting, the board discussed the permit of the jubilee ball and colour run for Studentlund’s 10th jubilee, as well as the budget proposal for it. The permits will be discussed further at a later meeting.

The board also discussed some potential changes to full-timers of the union. We will possibly extend the Head of Corporate Relations position to be full-year, full-time, and thus also changing the current responsibilites of the position. A motivation document for this will be written and discussed amongst the board and parliament.

The agreement between LUNA, LDK, and TLTH regarding student representatives in department boards has been revised.

The faculty has constructed a new working group regarding the move to Science Village. The board discussed who would be fit to represent us in this important matter. It was suggested that members of the board’s Science Village working group would take on this responsibility.

Once a year, the Science Student Union hands out two prizes to thank some of those who in different ways, are an important part of the students’ education. The process revolving these prizes are regulated through the Policy of Honorary and Pedagogical Prize.

The union board is responsible for selecting a recipient in accordance with the policy. In the selection, the board will take the criteria for the prizes below into account. An even distribution between departments should be considered both between the two prizes (Pedagogical and Honorary) the same year and the previous years. A short motivation text might limit the possibilities for the nominee to receive the award, as it might make it more difficult to compare it to other more lengthy texts.

The nomination period closes on April 10th. Who’s been awarded the prize will first be publicly announced at the Graduation Ceremonies and then be posted at lundsnaturvetarkar.se.

The board gathered once more for its 12th board meeting, this time with some extra guests!

The Nomination Committee informed the board about their plans for the upcoming election season. The application period opens on the 17th of February. More information coming soon!

The Health, Environment and Safety Committee held a discussion in preparation for the release of the new ”Are you okay?” survey at the end of March. Another matter was regarding doing more quantitative investigation in the same areas as ”Are you okay?”. The board’s student issue working group, who came up with the idea, will continue the development to make it possible for future semesters.

The board created two new working groups for the spring semester. One will create the new budget for the next operational year, and one will manage the pedagogical and honorary prize and the graduation ceremonies. The board also discussed some changes in older working groups since the board currently is missing one member. 

During this meeting, the board discussed an agreement with TLTH and LDK regarding student representatives in shared department boards.

The board also approved an application for the project fund and briefly discussed how LUNA will participate in the Spring Welcome Expo (Hälsningsgillet). There was also discussion on how the union should position itself regarding saved government funds at the university (sv: myndighetskapital).

The LUNA parliament had its first meeting of 2020 on January 29th. During the meeting, there was discussion on how to best channel environmental work within LUNA. No decisions were made, but there will likely be a decision on this during the next parliament.

There was discussion on the future office situation for LUNA, and parliament agreed on some mutual stances that will be brought forward to the Faculty.

The union parliament also elected a member of CRC, a representative in the LUS nomination committee, and a representative for SFSFUM.

During this meeting, the board approved MUR’s new Instagram and Facebook pages.
The board also discussed the budget for Utopia next year, since it will be a jubilee ball. The budget for the jubilee and Utopia will probably be separate, but this will be discussed at Parliament.
LUNA has been contacted by a merchandise company, but there was a consensus that we should not switch supplier for merchandise yet.

The Nomination committee hereby announce the vacant positions of Lunds naturvetarkår.
We are now accepting applications for as well as all vacant positions to be elected on the second parliament meeting on Tuesday the 18th of February. Application closes Wednesday the 5th of February.

Some of the vacancies are:

Union Board (1,0)

The board is the executive part of the union. As a part of the union board you make executive decisions for the improvement of the union according to the operational plan. This includes. but is not limited to, bringing forth strategies and executing said strategies together with the presidium, making sure the union operations are running smoothly and supporting the presidium during stressful times.

Contact [email protected] for more information

Jubileemaster (2,0)

As a union Jubileemaster, you are responsible for planning and carrying out the 25 year jubilee celebrations of LUNA! The jubileemasters would be free to expand the project group to the amount of people needed. The jubilee celebration will be carried out in the fall of 2020 and the planning should be done in the spring of 2020.

Contact [email protected] for more information

LUS Nomination Committee (1,1)

As a representative from Lunds naturvetarkår (LUNA) in the Lund University Student Unions Nomination Committee you represent the opinions of The Science Student Union in nominations for Lund University Student Unions positions for the upcoming operational year. The nominations are later presented for Elective Ting.
Knowledge of Swedish is required for this post.

Contact [email protected] for more information

Read more about all the vacant positions and apply at lundsnaturvetarkar.se/apply.

Sincerely,
The Nomination Committee of Lunds naturvetarkår 2019/20

The last board meeting before Christmas time was held on Wednesday the 18th of December. Festive fika was eaten, photos were taken and matters such as studentkortet, the union website and next semester timetable were discussed. A very important part of the agenda was the continued process of making the Union coffee sustainable and good. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the LUNA Board!

Starting a Bachelors- or Masters program at the Faculty of Science at Lund University this Spring? Or are you taking your first course at the Faculty of science? Then you have come to the right place!

Lund has a fantastic student life to offer. As a new student the possibilities are endless!

The Mentor Committee (FU) at Lunds naturvetarkår (LUNA) is therefore organising welcome activities for all new students at the Faculty of Science to help you explore your new environment and to bring all new students studying science together.

The welcome activities take place the 23^rd and 25^th of January. There will be an information meeting and a fabulous quiz on the 23^rd and a glamorous sitting together with old students at the faculty on the 25^th. The chairperson of the Mentor Committee will gladly answer all of your questions at [email protected]. If you want to grab a spot at the sitting already now, you can do that through the link in the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2705802716153327/. It is also possible to buy tickets when arriving in Lund.

In the attached pamphlet below, you can find information regarding Lund, the Faculty of Science, the science student union (LUNA) and the novisch period! 

The science student union (LUNA) and the mentor committee welcome you all to Lund!