Uppsala: Christmas at Uplands

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Every Christmas, the Uplands Nation house becomes a cozy meeting place for Uppsala’s international community; researchers settling into their new roles, students staying over the break, and professionals who’ve made Uppsala their temporary or long-term home. The tradition started back in 1969 with a handful of students who couldn’t travel, and it’s grown into one of the city’s most welcoming …

Uppsala: Christmas at Uplands

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Every Christmas, the Uplands Nation house becomes a cozy meeting place for Uppsala’s international community; researchers settling into their new roles, students staying over the break, and professionals who’ve made Uppsala their temporary or long-term home. The tradition started back in 1969 with a handful of students who couldn’t travel, and it’s grown into one of the city’s most welcoming …

Uppsala: International Julfika!

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As the festive season approaches, we find ourselves eager to gather to celebrate the joy and warmth of the holidays. This year, Uppsala International Hub is hosting a Julfika gathering and would be honored to have you for an evening filled with laughter, delicious treats, and the spirit of togetherness. They will be serving some traditional Julfika delights, including lussekatter …

Finding a Different Path to the Job Market With Jobbsprånget (online seminar)

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In this seminar, you will meet Laras Piniji and Rachna Sharma from Sweden’s largest internship program for newcomers and foreign academics. The purpose of the program with Jobbsprånget is to speed up entry to work life in Sweden. Jobbsprånget is a 4-month advanced internship program in close cooperation with Arbetsförmedlingen and is partially financed by the Swedish government. Seven out …

Uppsala: SciFest

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SciFest is a fun, hands-on science festival with over 80 activities covering everything from AI and climate to health. You can try things like programming Lego robots, testing VR reactions, space quizzes, or meeting real honey bees! It’s a great chance to learn about cool research from Uppsala University and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, and there’s something for …

Uppsala: A Career in Sweden

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“A Career in Sweden: From International Student to Swedish Professional,” organized by the Ultuna Student Union, offers short seminars and workshops for international students interested in working in Sweden.   Charlotte Walker, an International Talent Manager at Uppsala International Hub, will be leading the first session of the day on cultural awareness, and will be followed by advice from representatives …

Uppsala: Getting your Swedish Driving Licence (online seminar)

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In this seminar, we welcome Investigator Ted Snölilja from Transportstyrelsen (The Swedish Transport Agency) to go through the basic knowledge required for obtaining a Swedish driver’s license.   Among the topics to be covered are: – Laws and regulations related to driving in Sweden. – What you need to know if you plan to buy, lease or rent a car. …

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Uppsala: International Afterwork

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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 …

Uppsala: Picnic in the Park

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We invite you to an after-work picnic in the park with Uppsala International Hub where you can enjoy the outdoors and meet other internationals. Let’s make the most out of the sunny weather! Bring your own blanket, snacks and whatever you want to drink. We begin at 16:30, but feel free to join whenever you finish work. We will meet …