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Alumni Newsletter | 6 September 2024

Autumn awaits, come join us!

Science, education, culture, art, family and research – there's something for everyone this autumn, whether you're in Lund or joining us online. We truly hope you'll be part of it!

Professional Education: Application period opening soon

On 16 September, an email with information about Lund University's standalone courses for professional and continuing education will be sent out to members of the Alumni Network who have selected Swedish as their preferred language. If you are not a Swedish speaker, please note that there will be a summary of the e-mail posted in English on the Alumni Network Blog on the same day.

Some courses are offered in English, and most are conducted online. The application period for standalone courses and programmes is open from 16 September until 17 October, and the studies commence in the spring semester of 2025. Commissioned education and MOOCs have varying application dates.

Learn more about professional and continuing education here (in Swedish)
Check the Alumni Network Blog on 16 September!

More activities for Alumni Network members

Working in Sweden as an international graduate
12 September | Zoom 17:30 (CEST) | In this panel discussion, you will meet alumni from the School of Economics and Management, who were once international students and have now secured employment in Sweden. This webinar is organised by the School of Economics and Management.

Working as a diplomat
17 October | Zoom 14:00 (CEST) | A panel discussion about what it’s like to work as a diplomat and in diplomacy around the world.
More info coming soon. Save the date!

Invest in your career! Skills development for professionals
21 October | Zoom 16:00 (CEST) | A panel discussion on various aspects of skills development offered by Lund University for professionals. This event will be held in Swedish.

Alumni offers from Malmö Opera

As a member of the Alumni Network, you receive a 20% discount on tickets to Giovanna D'Arco, Verdi's masterpiece about France's national heroine, Joan of Arc. Additionally, you enjoy a 15% discount on other performances at Malmö Opera (some restrictions may apply). Furthermore, as an alum, you also have access to other advantageous offers from the University's cultural centers, as well as exclusive discounts from our partners.
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Book Club & Author talks

There's still plenty of time to dive into the Book Club's current selections (in Swedish) before the upcoming author discussions (also in Swedish). Discover more about the Alumni Network Book Club or register for the author discussions today!

Please note! If you are unable to attend live, you can watch it later at your convenience, but you must register to gain access to the material.

7 October | Joakim Zander | Zoom 12:00 (CEST)
The book Ett ärligt liv has received significant media attention and excellent reviews. In 2025, the film adaptation will premiere on Netflix. Joakim Zander lives in Lund and works as a Senior Lecturer at Lund University. The discussion will be moderated by Anna Clara Törnqvist from the School of Creative Writing ("Författarskolan").
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13 November | Isabelle Ståhl | Zoom 12:00 (CET)
The book Eden has been described by major newspaper critics as both delightful and frightening. Isabelle Ståhl has studied literature and practical philosophy in Lund, and the story is also set in the university world. The discussion will be moderated by Anna Clara Törnqvist from the School of Creative Writing ("Författarskolan").
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🌎 Meet alumni around the world

4 October | 18:30 | Washington, D.C.
Alumni event at the House of Sweden, in collaboration with other Swedish universities.

7 October | 18:30 | New York, NY
Alumni event at SACCNY, in collaboration with other Swedish universities.

29 October | 17:00| New York, NY
“Cure the Incurable – Cell and Gene Therapy Will Revolutionise Medicine” with the Lund University Foundation. The event will take place at the Swedish residence and is primarily aimed at Life Science alumni, researchers, business developers, and investors, as well as established companies and start-ups. The invitation will be sent out to the relevant alumni shortly.

12 November | Seoul, South Korea
Alumni event together with four other Swedish universities. Time and place to be announced later.

Save the date! Lucia 13 December

Lucia in Lund is one of the Alumni Network's most popular events. Pre-registration is required, and around 400 spots usually get booked within a couple hours. As always, we will have a magical performance in the beautiful auditorium of the Main University Building on Lucia morning. More information about when registration opens will be included in the next edition of Lundensaren in October. Keep an eye on your e-mail or visit the Alumni Network's events page online for the latest information.

Please note that some of the events below and associated web pages may be in Swedish and some may be in English. If you need further information in English, feel free to ask for assistance.

See all events at lu.se/calendar

Autumn 2024 at Lund University

Vattenhallen Science Center: Open Saturdays and Sundays
Next event: Chemistry Show
7 September

Skissernas Museum
Next event: Family Sunday: Paper Birds
8 September

Botanical Garden
Next event: Guided tour – Dahlias and fruit!
11 September

Odeum, Music Centre
Odeum hosts approximately 40 concerts annually.
Next event: Bundesjugendchor at Odeum
14 September

EU Days Lund 2024
EU Days Lund is the main Swedish annual EU forum.
16-17 September

Culture Night / Kulturnatten
Lund University will participate at several locations during Culture Night.
21 September

HBG Live
Next event: School Organisation
23 September

Malmö Academy of Music
Next event: At the Crossroads | Diploma concert in chamber music with Iveri Kekenadze Gustafsson (piano)
23 September

Science Festival: Research Friday
Festival programme for the public and schools.
23-28 September

European AI Act – Compliance and Enforcement
Fika-to-fika workshop in Lund and online.
19 September

Malmö Gallery Weekend at IAC
27 September – 3 October

AI Lund – Open Network for AI Enthusiasts
Next event: AI Lund lunch seminar: Point-of-care ultrasound and deep learning for breast cancer diagnostics in low-resource settings.
11 September

Crafoord Science Lunches / Crafoords vetenskapsluncher
Next event: How we can treat acute stroke with Teresa Ullberg, consultant and docent in neurology
2 October

Knowledge Pub, Faculty of Medicine / Kunskapskrogen
Next event: When reality is distorted – Schizophrenia
10 October

STEPS Towards Sustainable Plastics
The conference “STEPS Towards Sustainable Plastics” will present insights from national and international speakers.
7 October

Sustainability Forum / Hållbarhetsforum
Next event: Tougher conditions for climate activism
9 October

The Future Days / Framtidsdagarna
During Future Days, the University addresses urgent and critical issues for the future.
16-17 October

Research Day / Forskningens dag
Chromosomes and culture – On the significance of gender for health
5-6 November

Nordic Retail and Wholesale Conference (NRWC)
5-7 November

World Diabetes Day Skåne 2024 / Världsdiabetesdagen
World Diabetes Day Skåne is held in conjunction with International Diabetes Day.
14 November

Knowledge for Sustainable Development 2024
Lund University invites you to its 4th official research conference on sustainable development.
4 December

Malmö Academy of Music Christmas Concert at Malmö Live
17 December

And please don't forget!

This autumn, it's finally happening! For 30 years, alumni David Batra and Johan Glans have talked about doing a stage show together. The idea was born back in 1994, when they met at an amateur stand-up competition in the capital of comedy (you know which one)! Now, they're touring across Sweden to meet audiences together. They promise an evening filled with nonsense, silliness and a complete lack of seriousness. There are still tickets available for their show in...Uppsala 😂 and a few other locations. Their show is in Swedish.

Find out more at batraochglans.se

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