PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF ACADEMIC STAFF IN SWEDEN ON EXAMPLE OF RESEARCH UNIVERSITY

Abstract

The article deals with the professional development of teaching staff in Sweden on the example of Lund Research University. The
author reveals the national strategy for the development and support of higher education staff in Sweden, as well as the features of the
educational activities of Swedish higher education teachers on the example of Lund University. The author reveals the university's
approach to improving the activities of teachers, namely the introduction of a teaching course in higher education is mandatory for all
who teach at Lund University. We are talking about the course "Teaching and learning in higher education" or "Development of a course
in higher education". Accordingly, teachers who supervise doctoral students must undergo special teacher training.