About the website

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Linnaeus University's board is responsible for the processing of personal data on the website Lnu.se. You can read more about how we process personal data on Lnu.se here

Copyright – photos

Linnaeus University has special agreements for how photos can be used in our own communication, on our websites and in our printed matter. Photos cannot be "given away" to a third party, with the exception of staff photos which can be downloaded in high resolution.

Other photos from Linnaeus University may not be used freely. However, you can always contact the communications office and ask for assistance, kommunikationsavdelningen@lnu.se.

Copyright – texts

Texts that are published on Lnu.se may be quoted and forwarded together with the source: Linnaeus University's website Lnu.se. The texts cannot be used for commercial purposes without permission or in a way that may prove harmful to Linnaeus University.

Graphic profile

The graphic profile used at Linnaeus University and on our web pages may not be copied or used by anyone else. For counselling and practical questions concerning Linnaeus University's graphic profile, contact kommunikationsavdelningen@lnu.se.

We are using Google Analytics 4 to collect and analyze our web statistics. We collect the data to develop and optimize Lnu.se for you as a user.

We use an advertising tool, Facebook, to give you the best experience of our website. This tool is used to adapt content, ads, and functions in social media and to analyse the traffic on our own website. By accepting our policy, you accept that we collect this data. Collected data will be stored for a maximum of 6 months.

Cookies – read more about how we use cookies on Lnu.se.

If you are suspecting a computer breach, find unsuitable material or similar on Lnu.se, please contact kommunikationsavdelningen@lnu.se.

Linnaeus University is responsible for this website. We want to make sure that as many people as possible can use this website. This web page describes how Lnu.se meets the legal requirements of accessibility to digital public service, any known accessibility problems and how you can report flaws to us so that we can fix these.

How accessible is the website?

We are aware that some parts of the website are not fully accessible. See the section below on content that is not accessible for more information.

What can you do if there are parts of the website that you cannot use?

If you need to take part of content on Lnu.se that is not accessible to you, you can contact us:

• Send an email to kommunikationsavdelningen@lnu.se
• Call +46772-28 80 00

Report any flaws in the accessibility of the website

We always strive to improve the accessibility of the website. In case you discover any problems that are not already described below, or if you believe that we do not meet the legal requirements, please contact us and inform us about the problem.

• Send an email to kommunikationsavdelningen@lnu.se
• Call +46772-28 80 00

Supervision

The Agency for Digital Government is responsible for supervision of the Law on Accessibility to Digital Public Service. In case you are not pleased with our handling of your comments, you can contact the Agency for Digital Government and inform them about this.

Technical information about the accessibility of the website

This website is partly compatible with the Law on Accessibility to Digital Public Service, due to the flaws described below.

Content that is not accessible

• Some pictures do not have an alt text. In some cases, these pictures may be information-bearing, which means that visitors who cannot see the picture may miss out on information.
  (WCAG 1.1.1)
  
  
• There are not always alternatives to sound or video. (WCAG 1.2.1)
  
  
• Some videos lack subtitles. (WCAG 1.2.2)
  
  

• There are videos that do not have visual interpretation or text options. (WCAG 1.2.3)

• We do not always state in the code what role the different parts of a page have. Once we have adjusted this and use the html elements in the right way, we increase the chance of the information being presented correctly regardless of what tools are used by the user. (WCAG 1.3.1)
  
  

• In some places the contrast between text and background is not high enough which can make the text difficult to read. (WCAG 1.4.3)

• The wording in some links is vague. This means that it can be difficult to know where the link directs you if you do not see the context of the link. (WCAG 2.4.4)
  
  
• Some forms with input fields lack a clear description. (WCAG 3.3.2)
  
  
• Certain element IDs are not unique. This means that the code does not fully validate with the standard. (WCAG 4.1.1)
  
  
• There are some tailor-made components that do not function when using tools. (WCAG 4.1.2)

Problems when using PDF files:

• Some PDF documents are not machine-readable.
  
  
• Some PDF documents have not been labelled correctly, they can lack headings, titles, etc. This can involve difficulties for people who use screen readers.

We work continuously to reduce these accessibility problems.

How we have tested the website

We have carried out a self-assessment (internal testing) of Lnu.se, in which we have used an accessibility tool test the website.

The latest assessment was carried out on 21 February 2021.
The account was last updated on 24 February 2021.

Linnaeus University is responsible for this app. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this app. This document describes how the Lnu app lives up to the Act on the Accessibility of Digital Public Services, known accessibility problems, and how you can report flaws to us in order for us to fix them.

How accessible is the app?

We are well aware that some parts of the app are not fully accessible. See the section below on content that is not accessible for more information.

What to do if you cannot use parts of the app?

If you are in need of content from the app that is not accessible to you, you can contact us in the following ways:

• send an email to info@lnu.se
• call +46772-28 80 00

Report flaws in the app’s accessibility

We are constantly striving to improve the accessibility of the app. If you discover any problems that are not described on this page, or if you think that we do not meet the legal requirements, please inform us about the problem.

Supervision

The Agency for Digital Government is responsible for supervising the Act on the Accessibility of Digital Public Services. If you are not pleased with how we handle your comment concerning deficient web accessibility or your request for us to make content accessible, you can report this to the Agency for Digital Government.

Technical information about the accessibility of the app

This app is not compatible with the Act on the Accessibility of Digital Public Services. Not accessible parts are described below.

Android

Content that is not accessible:

• Lists are not correctly labelled in the code. This makes it more difficult to use text-to-speech and the navigation when using tools.
• Some headings do not have code, which makes it more difficult to navigate when using tools.
• It can be difficult to understand to where some links direct you and whether you have come to the right place after clicking on a link.
• Headings, guiding texts and tags do not always help the user understand its content and purpose.

Colours

• It can be difficult for a person with colour vision impairment or low contrast on the computer to see what is a link.
• There are texts, fields and buttons with colours that can be difficult to see.

Navigate without touch

• The menu button in the app cannot be reached using a keyboard.
• The order is not always logical when navigating using a keyboard or a screen reader.

Fields and forms

• The search bar does not have a tag and it can be unclear to tools what function the search bar has.

Code for tools

• Some buttons lack or have unclear names and can be difficult to use and understand for users with tools.
• Screen readers do not receive information that the main menu can be expanded or that it is expanded.

Screen and magnification

• In horizontal mode, the app does not always switch but may stay in portrait mode.
• The app can be difficult to use when the screen or text is magnified.

IOS

Content that is not accessible:

• Some headings do not have code, which makes it more difficult to navigate when using tools.
• It can be difficult to understand to where some links direct you and whether you have come to the right place after clicking on a link.
• Headings, guiding texts and tags do not always help the user understand its content and purpose.

Colours

• It can be difficult for a person with colour vision impairment or low contrast on the computer to see what is a link.
• There are texts, fields and buttons with colours that can be difficult to see.

Navigate without touch

• The log out button cannot be reached, or is difficult to reach, when using tools.
• The order is not always logical when navigating using a keyboard or a screen reader.

Code for tools

• Some links and buttons lack or have unclear names, which can make it difficult for users with tools to navigate and understand the app.
• Screen readers do not receive information that the main menu can be expanded or that it is expanded.

Screen and magnification

• In horizontal mode, the app does not switch but stays in portrait mode.
• The app does not allow the user to magnify text.

Unreasonably burdensome adjustment

For the listed shortcomings, Linnaeus University invokes temporary exemption due to unreasonably burdensome adjustment in accordance with section 12 of the Act on the Accessibility of Digital Public Services.

We are reviewing the alternative to build a new app and will use our resources in a way that provides maximum utility for the users.

How we have tested the app

Using an external consultant, we carried out an independent review on 23 June.

This account was last updated on 28 June 2021.

On Linnaeus University’s social media accounts, we write about current events at the university, with focus on education and research. We are happy to have a dialogue with our followers and, therefore, welcome comments and contributions to knowledge and discussion. However, in order to create a pleasant atmosphere where as many as possible want to contribute to the dialogue, we have commenting rules that everyone must follow.

To keep in mind:

• Use a good tone and respectful language.
• Show respect for other people.
• Claims need to be based on science.
• Discussions must be relevant and stick to the subject matter of the post.
• If the same comment occurs several times in the feed this will be considered spam and all comments – including the original comment – will be deleted.
• Comments are written in your own name and both first name and last name of the user must be evident.
• Comments that break the law or contain unlawful content will be reported to the police.
• Individuals who repeatedly break the regulations will be blocked.

The following will be removed by moderator:

• Irrelevant comments.
• Offensive, scornful or insulting comments.
• Personal attacks and ridicule.
• False or obviously incorrect information.
• Comments with links to pages where it is not immediately clear what the content of the link is.
• Photos or videos where we cannot assess whether the user has the copyright for the material.

Public documents

Posts written here are considered public documents and will be registered and archived if they are of such character that they are covered by the applicable regulations.