Grow Internationals

Gothenburg: Språkfika
2024-09-15 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Språkcaféet, Esperantoplatsen 7-9, Gothenburg
Join us on September 15th, for a Språkfika at Språkcaféet in Gothenburg! Improve your Swedish language skills while connecting with other learners in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Our experienced language teacher will guide the session, ensuring an engaging and productive experience.
Come enjoy a cup of coffee and delicious pastries, and make new friends from different cultures. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to practice Swedish, broaden your horizons, and have a great time. Remember RSVP below by September 13th to secure your spot!
This event is free of charge but participants need to cover the cost for their beverage and food consumption.

Gothenburg: Visit to the Museum of World Culture
2024-09-19 15:30 - 17:00 UTC | Museum of World Culture, Södra Vägen 54, Göteborg, 412 54, Sweden
Come join us for a tour of the Museum of World Culture on September 19th! It is a meeting place with stimulating exhibitions and activities, where you can explore different cultures and enjoy good food. Definitely not a conventional museum, here you will have to open your mind, your senses, and your heart. A great activity for the whole family. We hope to see you there!
Additional information
Entrance is free of charge. Please RSVP via the form below by September 17th to reserve your spot and receive all the event details.

Stockholm: Tour of Skogskyrkogården
2024-09-21 11:30 - 13:30 (Europe/Stockholm) | Skogskyrkogården, Sockenvägen 492, Enskede, Enskede, 12233, Sweden
Join us on September 21 for a an art, culture, and architectural walking tour through the world famous cemetery of Skogskyrkogården! Skogskyrkogården, also know as “The Woodland Cemetery”, was created between 1917 and 1940 by the architects Gunnar Asplund and Sigurd Lewerentz. On a pine-covered ridge, they created a sacred outdoor space with several small chapels that blend in with nature.
The architects designed the entire cemetery, from the landscape to the smallest lamp. The core of the design is to evoke an experience of death and life being a never ending process.
Skogskyrkogården became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994. Today, it is globally considered one of the most important creations of modern architecture.
Event details:
Meeting Point: The meeting place will be provided closer to the start of the event. Please RSVP via the form below so we know that you are coming, and purchase your ticker for the tour via this link.
Entrance fee: 150kr
Additional information: The distance of the tour is about 2.5 kilometres. Please be sure to arrive at least 5 minutes early (11:25). The tour will begin promptly at 11:30. It lasts 2 hours and finishes at 13:30.

Uppsala: Guided Tour
2024-09-26 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Stockholm)
In this guided city tour, led by John Ringh, Project Manager of Destination Uppsala, you’ll learn information about the different historical buildings in town, famous people and also how Uppsala has developed in the last 100 years.
Learn more here: Guided tour of Uppsala’s historical district

Stockholm: Cinnamon Bun Day Fika
2024-10-04 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Ritorno Torsgatan, Torsgatan 20, Stockholm, 111 23
Swedes love celebrating special days dedicated to delicious treats, and October 4th is no exception — it’s Kanelbullens Dag! This day honors Kanelbullar, or cinnamon buns, which have been a Swedish favorite since the 1950s. To mark this special occasion, we invite you to join us for a cinnamon bun fika at Ritorno Torsgatan.
Event Details
We’ll gather at our office at 11 AM and then take a stroll to Ritorno Café to kick off the day with a delicious cinnamon bun. Everyone is welcome to join!
Please remember to sign up via the RSVP button below to secure your spot and receive event details. The event is free of charge, but participants will need to cover the cost of their own food and beverage.

Gothenburg: Cinnamon Bun Day Fika
2024-10-04 17:00 - 18:30 (Europe/Stockholm) | TBC
Come join us for a fika and celebrate Kanelbullens dag on Friday, October 4th! Imagine a cozy setting where you’ll meet other internationals, exchange experiences about life in Sweden, and enjoy cinnamon buns of course!
Secure your spot by RSVPing via the form below. Please note that this event is free to join, but paraticipants need to pay for any beverage and food consumption.

Webinar: The power of perspective
2024-10-09 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Online
Welcome to our intercultural webinar, “The power of perspective,” where we will discuss the challenges and potential of embracing different points of view.
In this webinar, we will:

Discover practical strategies for recognizing and challenging narrow perspectives
Explore the impact of cognitive biases on culturally diverse interactions
Understand how shifting perspectives can benefit you and your team

Join us on October 9th to assess how often you exercise your “shifting perspective muscle” and integrate more of “The power of perspective” into your daily life.
Remember to register to secure your spot and receive all details.
Details:
Date: Wednesday, October 9th, 2024
Time: 11:00 – 12:00
Cost: Free

Uppsala: Expat Coffee Morning
2024-10-10 09:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Stadsbiblioteket i Uppsala, Svartbäcksgatan 17, Uppsala, 753 75, Sweden
Are you an expat living in Uppsala? Do you want to get to know some more people?
Join us for this coffee morning where we bring together local Swedes from Uppsala and the international community. This is an informal event where you can meet new people, take part in a discussion around culture, enjoy interesting conversations, drink tea and coffee, and eat buns – not a bad way to spend your morning!
This time we will start with a group discussion around culture and then break off to meet new people.
We hope to see you there!
Find out more: Expat Coffee Morning

Mindfulness session for expats
2024-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Online
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and reconnect with the present moment!
Moving abroad is a journey filled with nourishing experiences, but it also comes with its share of challenges. Join us on October 16th for a mindfulness online session to connect with yourself and your expat community. Mindfulness can provide valuable support in feeling at home even abroad. Like Hermann Hesse said : “Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.” Our minds are often very busy, let’s come back to the present moment together.
Additional information:
This event is free and open for everyone. Just make sure you sign up to ensure your spot and receive the Zoom meeting details. Dress comfortably and connect to the session from a calm place that will support your mindful moment. No prior meditation experience is necessary—everyone is welcome to join this mindfulness meditation!

"Welcome to Sweden" Workshop
2024-10-24 09:45 - 12:45 (Europe/Stockholm) | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
Welcome to Sweden is our cross-cultural training designed for expats and internationals that recently moved to Sweden.
As a newly arrived in Sweden, you face many peculiarities and odd things that you try to understand. We will try to straighten out all the question marks and introduce you to Swedish customs, traditions, history, and society to get more familiar with your new home environment. The aim of the workshop is to provide participants with a “cultural awareness” necessary for getting a head start with life in their new home environment.
Get your ticket here
Free for Grow members
Ticket cost for non-members: 350 SEK (incl. VAT)

Gothenburg Culture Night
2024-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Museum of World Culture, Södra Vägen 54, Göteborg, 412 54, Sweden
Join us on October 25th for Kulturnatta, Gothenburg’s annual culture night featuring a variety of free activities. This year, we invite you to explore the design scene at Röhsska Museum of Design and Craft.
This activity is free of charge, but don’t forget to RSVP by October 24 to secure your place in our international group on Kulturnatta.

Stockholm: Grow Wine Club
2024-11-06 18:00 - 19:30 (Europe/Stockholm) | St Eriksplan, St Eriksplan, Stockholm
Calling all Wine loving Grow Internationals Members!
The Grow Wine Club is back! And this time we organize the event in a more professional setting with a sommelier-led tasting.
The focus of the Wine Club this time is ”Sunkissed wines from Sicily”.
The Grow Wine Club is a monthly event and an evening filled with a wide arrangement of wines, cold cuts, and great company. Each event will focus on a different wine region, theme or grape variety, from around the world.
The first spots are reserved for Members. All others are welcome to sign up for the waiting list, if any spots open up you will receive a confirmation.
Reserve your spot by RSVPing below, by October 30th to obtain RSVP confirmation and event details.
*** There is a 350kr fee for all who attend. The fee includes 4 glasses of wine and cold cuts for pairing. Once you have RSVPd, you will receive instruction details. ***
Members have priority access. The maximum amount of participants is 8. Note that your registration is binding and cannot be refunded only redeemed at a future event.

Stockholm: Chocolate Day Fika
2024-11-11 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Sweets by Camilla, Torsgatan 31, Stockholm
Who doesn’t love chocolate? We certainly do! In fact, Swedes even have a special day to celebrate it—Chokladens Dag (Chocolate Day) on November 11th. To mark this delicious occasion, we invite you to join us for a fika at the popular Sweet(s), where we can enjoy treats like a chocolate cookie, chocolate mud cake, chocolate ball — you name it!
Event Details
We’ll gather at the office at 11 AM and then take a stroll to Sweets by Camilla to kick off the week with a chocolate treat.
Everyone is welcome! Just remember to RSVP using the button below to secure your spot and receive further event details. Please note that while the event is free of charge, participants will need to cover the cost of their own food and beverages.

Stockholm: CV Writing Skills Workshop
2024-11-12 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
Are you a job seeker and new to the Swedish job market? Didn’t have much luck with your CV and cover letter so far? Want to stand out among all those applications?
This workshop aims to prepare you for the most important step of the job hunting process, the application! You are probably used to writing a CV and, more than likely, have a few versions of your CV. But have you adjusted it to Swedish conditions so it satisfies Swedish recruiters?

The CV Training Workshop is an interactive training where you get the understanding of Swedish job market conditions, business culture, how applications are normally perceived and what important factors you need to consider. Above all, you also get the chance to meet your peers and exchange experiences on what had been successful and what has not.
All participants are encouraged to send in their CV prior to the workshop to receive individual (overall, not detailed) feedback on structure and content.

CV Writing Skills Workshop
Location: Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26
Date: November 12
Time: 10.00-13.00
Deadline for registrations: November 5
Free for Grow Internationals’ members
Non members 370 SEK (incl. VAT)

Register here.

Breakfast talk: Stepping out of your comfort zone
2024-11-14 08:30 - 09:30 (Europe/Stockholm) | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
Welcome to our breakfast talk about the transformative power of embracing discomfort and how it can elevate intercultural competencies. Come and learn how stepping outside of your comfort zone can lead to your personal and professional growth.
In this session, we will explore:

what “comfort zone” means and its connection to learning and growth;
the personal and organizational advantages of expanding your comfort zone;
why stepping out of your comfort zone is key to increasing intercultural awareness and effectiveness;
how different cultures handle ‘’ the unknown’’.

This talk will provide insights and strategies to help you expand your mindset and increase your cultural agility. Don’t miss this opportunity to challenge yourself and grow!
Remember to register to secure your spot and receive all details.
Details:
Date: Thursday, November 14th, 2024
Time: 8:30 – 9:15 (breakfast will be served from 8:15)
Cost: Free

Gothenburg: Språkfika
2024-11-23 10:30 - 11:30 (Europe/Stockholm) | Språkcaféet, Esperantoplatsen 7-9, Gothenburg
Join us on November 23rd, for a Språkfika at Språkcaféet in Gothenburg! Improve your Swedish language skills while connecting with other learners in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Our experienced language teacher will guide the session, ensuring an engaging and productive experience.
This month is full of sweet days — Gustav Adolfsdagen, Kladdkakans dag, Chokladens dag, and Wienerbrödets dag — and we’re continuing the sweet celebrations! Come enjoy a cup of coffee and delicious pastries, and make new friends from different cultures. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to practice Swedish and have a great time. Remember to RSVP below by November 20 to secure your spot!
This event is free of charge but participants need to cover the cost for their beverage and food consumption.

Webinar: The power of neuroplasticity
2024-11-26 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Online
Join us for an engaging webinar on November 26th, where we’ll explore how the neuroplasticity of our brain helps us become more open, understanding, and empathetic towards others.
In this webinar, you will:

understand how neuroplasticity plays a crucial role in developing intercultural competencies;
learn more about the activities and behaviors that may inhibit your neuroplasticity;
gain insights into how to flex your brain’s ”muscles” to communicate, connect, and thrive better across cultures.

Rewiring your brain is not just a social responsibility — it can also greatly benefit your own well-being!
Don’t miss our last webinar of the year – register to secure your spot and receive all details.
Details:
Date: Tuesday, November 26th, 2024
Time: 11:00 – 12:00
Cost: Free

Uppsala: International Afterwork
2024-11-27 17:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Interpool, Svartbäcksgatan 11, Uppsala, 753 20
Looking for a chance to socialize? Join us for our international afterwork!
At the end of every month, Uppsala International Hub host a casual afterwork where you will have the opportunity to meet other internationals in the Uppsala region. Come to Interpool to mingle and get to know new people. Everyone is welcome so feel free to join us and grow your personal network.

We hope to see you there!

Find out more here: International Afterwork

Uppsala: Job Search Workshop
2024-12-04 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Stockholm)
Are you looking for work and need a helping hand?
Welcome to the Job Search Workshop organized by Uppsala International Hub!
Date: 4 December 2024
Time: 10-13
Location: In-person (sent in confirmation email)
Achieving new employment depends on how well candidates are able to conduct a job search. This workshop aims to help participants learn more about applying for jobs, and seeks their participation to share useful information and network with new peers.
Suggested programme content (to be tailored to participants’ needs)

Setting a job search objective
Improving CV and Cover letter presentation
Interviewing skills – both online and in person
LinkedIn and online presence
Understanding today’s job market and where to find new roles
Creating a personal action plan

Requirements
This workshop will be held in English. As we will work collaboratively, all participants are required to bring at least one of the following documents: cv/resumé, cover letter, Linkedin (or similar) profile. We recommend bringing a laptop computer but it is not required.
Join us for this interactive workshop where you can receive feedback from the program facilitator and peers to gain in confidence, clarity, and improve application materials.
Please note that space is limited to 12 participants.
Find out more: Job Search Workshop

Stockholm: Glögg Mingle
2024-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
Welcome to Grow Internationals’ annual Glögg Mingle on December 5th! Come join us for a warm cup of glögg, gingerbread, and great company.
The Glögg mingle is one of our biggest events of the year, where we invite members, friends, and partners to our office for a fun time together with a traditional Swedish Christmas warm-up.
Feel free to bring a friend or come alone to meet other internationals and locals. The event is free, you just need to RSVP below to reserve your spot.
Skål och God Jul!

Uppsala: Julfika
2024-12-12 17:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Hotel Botanika, Skolgatan 45, Uppsala, , 753 32
As the festive season approaches, we find ourselves eager to gather to celebrate the joy and warmth of the holidays. Join Uppsala International Hubfor a Julfika and an evening filled with laughter and traditional delights, including lussekatter (saffron buns), kanelbullar (cinnamon buns), pepparkakor (gingerbread), and glögg (non-alcoholic mulled wine). The atmosphere will be festive, with lights and cozy decorations!
* Limited spaces available. Please make sure to let UIH know if you register and can no longer attend.
Learn more and register here.

Marzipan Day Afterparty: Coffee and Princess Cake
2025-01-16 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Konditori Ritorno, Odengatan 80, Stockholm, Sweden
Join us for a cozy gathering on Thursday, January 16th, as we celebrate Marzipan Day (a little late!) with coffee and Swedish Princess Cake. Whether you are a marzipan enthusiast or simply love a good cake, this is the perfect occasion to indulge and mingle with your international community.
Bring your friends or come and meet new ones—everyone is welcome! Sign up below to reserve your spot and get the event details.
We hope to see you there!

Grow After Work
2025-01-31 17:30 - 20:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Hotel Hilma, Torsgatan 10, Stockholm, Stockholm, 111 23, Sweden
Welcome! It is time for our first Grow Afterwork of the year! Join our international community on Friday, January 31st for our monthly afterwork and celebrate the first month of the year with us. Bring your friends or come and meet new ones, everyone is welcome to join. Sign up below to reserve your spot and receive the event details.
We hope to see you there!

Uppsala: Reaching the Swedish Job Market
2025-02-11 16:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Ångström, Lägerhyddsvägen 1,, Uppsala , 752 37, Sweden
Are you looking to kickstart or advance your career in Sweden? Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the Swedish job market!
Hosted by UIH in collaboration with Uppsala University and SLU – Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, this event is designed to provide you with invaluable insights and tips to stand out in your job search. Connect with industry experts and gain practical knowledge and support on crafting your CV, and understanding workplace culture. The event will be jam packed with over 30 exhibitors, 8 guest speakers, and mini-workshops to help you navigate your employment journey.
Whether you’re an international student or recent graduate, a professional new to Sweden, or simply exploring new career paths, this event is your gateway to success. Save the date and take the next step toward your dream job! ✨
Click here to read more about the event.

Stockholm: Expat Fika @ Sweets by Camilla
2025-02-14 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Sweets by Camilla, Torsgatan 31, Stockholm
Who doesn’t love a good fika? We certainly do! This week, why not join us at Sweets by Camilla, a new bakery that has quickly become the talk of the town? Known for its delicious treats, it’s the perfect way to kick back, connect, and start your weekend off right. Forget the pressure of Valentine’s plans—this is all about good company, great fika, and celebrating the weekend ahead!
Event Details
We’ll meet at Sweets by Camilla to kick off the week with a nice treat.
Everyone is welcome! Just remember to RSVP using the button below to secure your spot and receive further event details. Please note that while the event is free of charge, participants will need to cover the cost of their own food and beverages.

Stockholm: Grow Wine Club
2025-02-19 17:30 - 19:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | St Eriksplan, St Eriksplan, Stockholm
Calling all Wine loving Grow Internationals Members!
The Grow Wine Club is back! As usual, we organize the event in a professional setting with a sommelier-led tasting.
The focus of the Wine Club this time is ”Sparkling wines with Champagne Method, outside of Champagne”. A sparkling evening is promised!
The Grow Wine Club is a monthly event and an evening filled with a wide arrangement of wines, cold cuts, and great company. Each event will focus on a different wine region, theme or grape variety, from around the world.
The first spots are reserved for Members. All others are welcome to sign up for the waiting list, if any spots open up you will receive a confirmation.
Reserve your spot by RSVPing below, by February 14th to obtain RSVP confirmation and event details.
*** There is a 390kr fee for all who attend. The fee includes 4 glasses of wine and cold cuts for pairing. Once you have RSVPd, you will receive instruction details. ***
Members have priority access. The maximum amount of participants is 8. Note that your registration is binding and cannot be refunded only redeemed at a future event should you have a valid reason for cancellation.

Stockholm: Grow After Work
2025-02-28 17:30 - 20:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Clarion Hotel Sign, Östra Järnvägsgatan 35, Stockholm, 11120
Come be a part of our international community on Friday, Feb 28th at The Social Bar at Clarion Hotel Sign for Grow Internationals’ monthly After Work event! It’s our regular gathering hosted at one of Stockholm’s trendiest hotels and bars.
Everyone is welcome to join in, whether you’re bringing friends or looking to meet new people! Just remember to register using the form below to secure your spot and receive all the important event details.
See you there!

Stockholm: Semla Day Fika
2025-03-04 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Konditori Ritorno, Odengatan 80, Stockholm, Sweden
One of the most fun things about Swedish culture are the holidays dedicated to food!
March 4th is Semmeldagen, a day dedicated to a delicious Swedish pastry. We invite our Grow community to come join us and try this traditional Swedish pastry while connecting with others and learning more about our community.
Event Details
We will be meeting at Konditori Ritorno, Odengatan 80, at 15:00-16:00.
Everyone is welcome! Just remember to RSVP using the button below to secure your spot and receive further event details. Please note that while the event is free of charge, participants will need to cover the cost of their own food and beverages.

We look forward to sharing this delicious experience with you. We hope to see you there!

Uppsala: Expat Coffee Morning
2025-03-06 09:00 - 10:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Stadsbiblioteket i Uppsala, Svartbäcksgatan 17, Uppsala, 753 75, Sweden
Are you an expat living in Uppsala? Do you want to get to know some more people?
Join us for this coffee morning where we bring together local Swedes from Uppsala and the international community. This is an informal event where you can meet new people, take part in a discussion around culture, enjoy interesting conversations, drink tea and coffee, and eat buns – not a bad way to spend your morning!
This time we will start with a group discussion around culture and then break off to meet new people.
We hope to see you there!
Register here: Expat Coffee Morning

Online: Swedish Job Market Webinar
2025-03-10 13:30 - 15:00 (Europe/Stockholm)
Are you looking to break into the Swedish job market and curious how to get started in the process of finding work here?
In this webinar, we will welcome Gloria Cunha Byström, EURES-adviser at Arbetsförmedlingen, the Swedish Public Employment Service, to give a basic overview of the Swedish job market, with a focus on Uppsala. This webinar is targeted at those who are trying to enter the job market in Uppsala. There will also be a live question answer session at the end of the webinar. Register now and save the date!
Time: 13:30-15
Location: Online

Learn more and register: Swedish Job Market
