Courses
With our focus on higher education development, we aim to provide training opportunities for educators at Lund University to advance their pedagogical competence, as well as create venues to foster a teaching community.
Our courses are designed to be authentic, interactive, and reflective, grounded in relevant pedagogical literature and theory. Course content and curriculum is built upon the recommendations provided by the Association of Swedish Higher Education (SUHF). Our courses are offered in both English and Swedish.
We offer the following types of courses:
Introduction Course
This course provides an essential foundation in pedagogical principles and practices within the Swedish higher education context, catering to teachers across the University. The course is offered in both English & Swedish.
Teaching and Learning in Higher Education- offered in autumn 2026
Continuation Course
This course is an advance-level pedagogical training course for those having completed the introduction course, specifically focusing on advancing participants' knowledge, skills, and understanding pertaining to effective, student-centered course design. Offered in both English and Swedish.
Course Development in Higher Education- offered in autumn 2026
Thematic Courses
We offer several thematic courses, where course participants advance or reinforce their pedagogical competence. Below are the courses offered in English; visit the Swedish page to view the courses offered in Swedish.
Integrating Sustainability Competencies in Curriculum - offered in autumn 2026
Rethinking Assessment - offered in spring 2026
Supervising Students’ Thesis Writing - the next course round is not yet scheduled
Teaching Portfolio - offered in spring 2026
Project Courses
Participants can choose to conduct an individual or group project equivalent to 1 week or 3 weeks of pedagogical development.
Teaching and Learning – Extension, 1 w - offered in autumn 2026
Project Course in Higher Education Development, 3 w - offered in autumn 2026
Affiliated Courses
We promote and collaborate on courses often coordinated by our affiliated units at Lund University or other universities, which teaching staff from all faculty may apply for.
The Good Lecture- the next course round is not yet scheduled
Offered by LTH
Gender and diversity in teaching and learning- the next course round is not yet scheduled
Offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences
Higher Education Didactics for Sustainability - offered in spring 2026
Offered by several universities in collaboration
Progression
The Introduction and Continuation courses should be taken sequentially. Together, they make up five weeks of teacher training, which is commonly expected for teaching positions or promotions at Lund University. Each Faculty or Department may require additional training up to ten weeks or more.
We offer additional Thematic and Project courses for teachers to advance their pedagogical development, as well as collaborate with other units to hold Affiliated courses. Those interested may select the courses that cater to their needs or interests, though these courses may require previous pedagogical coursework.
