During LUSEM Pedagogical Week 2026, teachers, students and invited guests came together to explore exactly that – through a week filled with workshops, discussions and new perspectives on teaching and learning. For the second year in a row, the initiative created a space for colleagues across LUSEM to step back from their everyday teaching and reflect on how education continues to evolve.
Throughout the week, participants took part in sessions on topics such as presentation techniques, bias in teaching, AI, simulations, games and sustainability in education. Workshops explored how AI can be integrated into teaching, while other sessions focused on students’ prior knowledge, course design and new approaches to assessment. Collaborative learning and international perspectives were also key themes.
Rather than focusing on a single topic, the week highlighted the breadth of teaching development at LUSEM and the importance of continuously developing new approaches. Many teachers attended several sessions, gaining practical tools and ideas they can apply directly in their teaching.
“Teaching excellence is a collective endeavour”
For Vice Dean for Education Ulrika Wennersten, who initiated and hosted the week, creating space for these conversations is a key objective.
“The goal was to place teaching excellence and pedagogy at the heart of the conversation for a week, and to create a space for inspiration, innovation and shared learning. By bringing colleagues together to exchange best practices and new ideas, we aim to move beyond isolated teaching and instead strengthen the LUSEM learning culture,” she explains.
She emphasises that teaching is often experienced as an individual responsibility, but that high-quality education is fundamentally something that is built together.
“Creating space for pedagogical dialogue is essential. It enables us to develop a shared understanding of teaching quality, learn from one another and reflect on our practices. This kind of exchange strengthens our teaching culture and ultimately enhances the student learning experience.”
A dialogue between students and teachers
For Ulrika, one of the highlights this year was the discussions between teachers and students.
“The high quality of the sessions and the strong engagement from participants, as well as the openness and willingness among colleagues to share their experiences. The breadth of perspectives was particularly valuable. The roundtable discussions with upper secondary school teachers gave us important insights into students’ prior educational experiences and how they transition into university. We also had a very rewarding dialogue with Lundaekonomerna, which brought in the student perspective on education and pedagogy. Together, these conversations added important dimensions,” she says.
Building the future of education together
By bringing together different perspectives – from teachers, students and external experts – LUSEM Pedagogical Week continues to contribute to the development of education at the school. It is not just about individual sessions, but about creating a shared commitment to teaching and learning.
As this year’s edition comes to an end, one thing is clear: the conversation about how we teach – and how students learn – is very much ongoing.