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Uppsala never stands still. With its world-famous reputation in life science, tech, advanced production and environmental innovation integrated with the Stockholm region’s start-up scene, Uppsala is a county synonymous with growth. Growth that drives opportunities, fuels breakthroughs and attracts the most ambitious, forward-thinking talent in the world. Learn about Uppsala County’s key industries and areas of employment and how to start your networking.
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Upcoming events in Uppsala
Study Circle: Navigera det svenska arbetslivet – för utlandsfödda kvinnor
Folkuniversitetet erbjuder en kostnadsfri studiecirkel för utlandsfödda kvinnor!
Här delar de erfarenheter och kunskap om hur man navigerar svenska arbetsplatser, bygger professionella relationer och skapar en hållbar tillvaro i arbetslivet.
*Course is in Swedish
All The Lights in Uppsala 2026 (Allt ljus på Uppsala) 6–22 Nov
Dates: 6 November – 22 November 2026
Time: 16:00 – 22:00
Admission: Free
Location: Around the City
Welcome to the light festival All the Lights in Uppsala (Allt ljus på Uppsala) 2026. From 6 November to 22 November, you’ll experience a delightful blend of creativity and technology as fantastic light installations illuminate our city center once again. All light installations are lit between 16:00-20:00 during the days of the festival.
The theme for 2026 is "Courage. Patience." Explore Uppsala with fresh eyes – together with family, friends, a neighbor, or on your own. The installations are curated by national and international artists and designers. We hope you will take the time to check out this free annual light festival.
All Light at Uppsala is an annual light festival that lights up the city for three weeks in November. Through artistic light works in the city's public spaces, new perspectives, emotions and conversations are awakened. The festival is a creative collaboration between artists, the city and the audience – with a focus on sustainability, community and change.
There are physical maps at Info Points around the city or available online via the event website.
Create Shadow Puppets at the Pump House
Create Shadow Puppets at the Pump House (All the Lights in Sweden)
When: 14–15 November and 21–22 November
Time: 12:00–16:00
Where: Pump House (Pumphuset, Munkgatan 2, Uppsala)
Admission: Free
What happens when old objects are given new life with the help of light and imagination? During All the Lights in Sweden (Allt ljus på Uppsala), the Pump House (Pumphuset) invites you to a creative workshop for children and adults where recycled materials are transformed into exciting shadow art.
Here you get to experiment with shapes, light and shadows and discover how things that have already been used can become something completely new. The artworks that are created will then become part of Uppsala Water and Waste's exhibition in connection with Anni Laukka's light artwork Cast Away in the Station Mall.
A creative moment that encourages curiosity, creativity and new perspectives on recycling.