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The Conversation: Discover Lund University research
Since 2017, Lund University has been a member of the The Conversation, a hub for accessible, cutting-edge research and analysis written by academics and researchers. I...
Bella Voce student choir
Founded in 2000, women's choir Bella Voce is one of Lund University's most prominent student choirs, regularly performing in Lund and having achieved international suc...
Second-hand shopping in Sweden
Second-hand shopping is a fantastic way for students to save money and live more sustainably, and in Sweden, a strong culture of minimising waste means that you'll fin...
Living in Copenhagen, learning in Lund
Although most international students studying at Lund University enjoy the convenience of living in Lund, Malmö, or elsewhere in Skåne, some EU students can - and do -...
Returning home after an exchange
The benefits of going on exchange studies are often discussed, but how does it feel once your exchange is finished and you've returned home? In this episode we delve a...
Achieving the dream IKEA job: Julia Schnittger
As one of Sweden's most globally recognised brands, IKEA is an attractive employer for international students planning their career path after studying in Sweden and a...
Building intercultural skills with EUGLOH
One of the often-discussed benefits of living, studying or working in an international environment is the development of 'intercultural competence'. But what is interc...
Studying Swedish at Lund University
Sweden - and Lund in particular - has a very high rate of English proficiency, making it easy for international students to get by during their studies without speakin...
The ARUA scholarship journey
While prospective students have several scholarship options to help support their studies at Lund University, one of the newest of our offerings is the African Researc...
'Spex' student theatre: An eccentric Lund tradition
Dating back to 1886, the 'spex' is an eccentric tradition of humorous, farcical theatre that is written, produced, and performed by Lund University students. Although ...
Staying cosy during the Swedish winter
International students often come to Lund University with an image of Sweden as cold, snowy and dark in the winter, and while winters in southern Sweden are milder tha...
Surviving and thriving with 17 roommates!
Most international students at Lund University will end up sharing a corridor, apartment or house with other students, but what happens when 17 students decide to live...
Balancing study and work as an international student
It's not uncommon for international students to work during their studies at Lund, whether it's a part-time job, internship, volunteer position or any number of other ...
Special: A cosy Christmas in Sweden
Christmas in Sweden is most widely considered a time to be cosy with family and friends, and enjoy a good bit of food and drink. But how does Christmas in Sweden compa...
Applying to Lund: Application tips from our students
Want the latest tips for applying to study an international programme at Lund University? In this episode, host Maria Lindblad (LU International Office) speaks to gues...
The Swedish learning environment
One thing we often hear from international students coming to Lund is just how different the teaching style and learning environment in Sweden are compared to their pr...
An internship semester in Naples
Many international programmes at Lund University offer the possibility of doing an internship, often with an employer abroad. In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU ...
Researching Swedish football: A conversation with Katarzyna Herd
Studying ethnology can allow students to pursue a host of different topics, and today we speak to Katarzyna Herd, one of Lund University's researchers and senior lectu...
Well-being and health support services for international students
Moving abroad to study is an exciting time, but it also brings many challenges, and it's important that you're supported while undertaking your studies. At Lund Univer...
Study tips for international students
Whether you're a prospective student wanting to get a head start on your study methods or a current student looking for tips and some study spot recommendations, we've...
Climate action at the UNFCCC in Bonn
One of the many opportunities international students have at Lund is getting to participate directly in some of the world's foremost organisations for action on climat...
Studying in Sustainable Sweden
Lund University is ranked as one of the most sustainable universities in the world, and Sweden has for many years been a popular destination for studying sustainabilit...
Can AI think? A conversation with Peter Gärdenfors
With the rise of large language models like ChatGPT in recent years, almost every area of society stands to be impacted by these new innovations collectively termed 'A...
Climate Change and Society (LUCAS): A new international programme
This year Lund University celebrates the launch of a new international Master's programme, Climate Change and Society (acronymised as LUCAS), which will be open for ap...
From international student to professor: Michael Bossetta, Media and Communication Studies
Lund alumnus Michael Bossetta is an assistant professor and Associate Senior Lecturer in Media and Communication Studies at Lund University, and is a previous winner o...
Sweden and Swedishness
Wondering what to expect from Sweden and Swedish culture while you're here for your studies? In this episode, we dive into what a new international student can expect ...
Green travel: Belgium to Sweden by bike
Many international students fly to Sweden for their studies, but for one student this year, the nearly 900km journey didn't deter Ludovic Prick from choosing the green...
A Guide to Student Associations
Student Associations form a rich part of Lund University's student life, and offer a huge range of communities and interest groups for new students to get involved wit...
Making friends as an international student
Worried about how you're going to make friends during your studies at Lund? In this podcast, we delve into the experience of three international students at Lund, show...
Arrival Day and Orientation at Lund University!
Every year, Lund University welcomes new international students with Arrival Day and the following Orientation Weeks, preparing you for your studies and helping you to...