We are back and in full swing! Lund University is offering its alumni a wide range of exciting events for the autumn of 2022. We look forward to keeping in contact with you! If you have any questions or ideas, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us: info@alumni.lu.se
The Book Club meets crime fiction expert and authors
27 September | 18:00-19:00 CEST | Swedish crime fiction with Kerstin Bergman (in English)
Lund University’s crime fiction expert, Kerstin Bergman, is an associate professor of Literary Studies who has conducted research on detectives in literature, films and TV for many years. She has also written two acclaimed crime novels herself. Listen to her lecture via Zoom. The invitation will be sent to you via email or you can already sign up here.
18 October | 15:00 - 16:00 CEST | Conversation with Karin Wahlberg about the crime novel Death of a Carpet Dealer (in English)
Karin Wahlberg, who lives in Lund, is a crime novel writer who also works as a physician. She published her first crime novel, The Last Round (Sista jouren) at the age of 51, in 2001. Since then, she has written many page-turners set in and around Skåne and Lund about the police inspector Claes Claesson. Listen to the conversation on YouTube. The invitation will be sent to you via email or you can already sign up here.
17 November 18:30-19:30 CET | Conversation with Anna Agrell about the novel Half a Breath (in Swedish)
Anna Agrell, who was born in 1980, is an alumna of Lund University’s Creative Writing programme. She grew up in the densely forested province of Småland, but now lives in Lund. Half a Breath (Ett halvt andetag) is Anna Agrell’s finely attuned first novel about subservience, freedom, dreams and obsession. Take part in the conversation via Zoom. The invitation will be sent to you via email or you can already sign up here.
Prior to all the events, invitations are sent by email to members of the Alumni Network. Keep up to date with your inbox and sign up if you're interested in participating!
Webinar: Nanotechnology and NanoLund
14 September | 12:00-13:00 CEST | Webinar: Nanotechnology and NanoLund (in English)
Nanoscience, the study of structures and materials on an ultra-small scale, has the potential to reshape the world around us. It could lead to revolutionary breakthroughs in fields ranging from manufacturing to health care. But what is nanoscience, how does it work and how could it help change our lives? The presentation is held by Maria Messing, associate professor in Materials Physics and Deputy Director of the Swedish Strategic Research Area NanoLund
For the whole family: Physics and laser show
27 October | TBD CEST | Physics and laser show for members of the Alumni Network and their families (in Swedish)
The physics and laser show is a spectacular event that awakens interest in how exciting and playful physics and the natural sciences can be. There is a succession of awesome experiments in this fast-paced show. There will be 3 shows on 27 October, of which 2 shows will be catered to children. More information and invites will be sent out in October.
Conversation: The Spirit of Lund – does it exists?
8 November | 17:30 - 18:30 CET | A digital conversation about the Handbook for the Spirit of Lund with Göran Bexell and Per Lindström (in Swedish) The Spirit of Lund (Lundaandan) is a book that contains contributions from people associated with Lund of different ages and from various faculties and areas of society, who all try to describe what the spirit of Lund might be. A mix of humour and gravity, spex performers and bishops, students and professors– all in the good spirit of Lund. The invitation will be sent to you via email or you can already sign up here.
Save the date: Lucia Celebration
13 December The Alumni Network's annual Lucia Celebration will take place in the morning on 13 December. It is one of our most popular events, so keep an eye on your inbox in November when we send the invitation. If you're in Lund, we hope to see you there!
Crafoord's Science Lunches Childhood cancer – when fetal development goes wrong (in Swedish) 5 October, 12:00
The Future Days Framtidsdagarna (in Swedish and English) 24-26 October School of Economics and Management open lecture Man and technology: the balance between work and leisure, stress and digitalisation (in English) 27 October, 16:15 In-service training for primary and secondary school teachers (in Swedish) Lund University and Vattenhallen Science Center in collaboration with Skåne's municipalities invites teachers to an in-service training day. Get ideas and inspiration for your teaching. October 28, 09:00
The Research Day 2022 Forskningens dag, about viruses and pandemics (in Swedish) 7 November, 17:00 in Malmö 8 November, 14.30 in Lund
The 350 Club and Lund University Scholarship Foundation
Lund University Scholarship Foundation (LUSS) aims to assist the University in its work to attract the most talented students in order to create the global classroom in Lund. The return on investment from LUSS forms an important source of scholarships for future generations of students. LUSS now wants to draw the attention of alumni to a unique opportunity. Through a donation of SEK 350,000, you will be offered membership in the 350 Club, a group through which you will be invited to a large number of events, enabling you to meet others who share your interest in academia and society.
You will discuss challenges and visions with leading researchers and hear their perspectives on your own questions. Such meetings include the 350 Club’s spring and autumn salons. Example themes from previous salons: The energy revolution transforming our society; Crucial legal issues at the confluence of ethics, technology and human rights; Currencies of the future beyond the cashless society.
This autumn’s salon will be held in the middle of October and will discuss the positive effects of music on our health and well-being. If you would like to know more, or if you wish to become a member, contact Pernilla Ohlson, email: pernilla.ohlson@fsi.lu.se
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