Upcoming events in Uppsala

Date: 21 April 2024

Time: 14-15

Location: Stadsbibliotek

Come and enjoy some coffee and science!

The Science Fika is a recurring event where we share our passion for science and talk about different topics in easy-to-understand language. At each event a speaker will have a 20 minutes presentation about a scientific concept, to stimulate your curiosity and to show you the beauty of science. We will provide free fika after the presentation, giving you the opportunity to mingle and discuss in a more informal way. So welcome, sit back and enjoy some exciting science

Are you struggling to find work in Uppsala? This is for you!

Uppsala International Hub are organising this program which will give you hands-on tools on how to succeed in finding a job in Sweden. The job program is based on 10 informative sessions on how to optimise your job search. Each session addresses a different theme, e.g. Swedish work culture, CV writing and interview tips, and even starting your own business, just to name a few.

Find out more by clicking on the link!

Time: 16-18

Location: Online 

International Citizen Hub Lund are hosting a session on 'understanding the Swedish pension system'. Idf you want to understand how the Swedish pension system works, how you earn your pension, and what happens to your pension if you move from Sweden - join the session! Throughout the webinar, Alexandros Maditianos from Pensionsmyndigheten (the Swedish Pension Agency) will provide an an overview of the pension system.

At the end of the presentation, there will be plenty of time for questions.

Welcome to the language cafe at Uppsala Library on Wednesday afternoons between 15:30-17. Practice speaking Swedish, meet new friends, and learn more about society and the language.

The Language Café is aimed at any adult who wants to improve their spoken Swedish, but if you already speak Swedish and would like to meet people from around the world you are most welcome as well. We talk about everyday events and topics.

Participation is  free and no registration is required. The library is located at Svartbäcksgatan 17. 

Thank you for registering for the International Afterwork at Interpool hosted by Uppsala International Hub!

Date: 25 April 2024
Time: 17-19ish
Location: Interpool (Svartbäcksgatan 11)

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. This month, we are meeting at Interpool to mingle and get to know new people. Feel free to join us and grow your personal network.

We hope to see you there!

Time: 9-10

Location: Stadsbibliotek

Are you an expat living in Uppsala? Do you want to get to know some locals?

Join us for this coffee morning where we bring together local Swedes from Uppsala and the international community. This is an informal event where you can meet new people, enjoy interesting conversations, drink tea and coffee, and eat buns - not a bad way to spend your morning!

We hope to see you there!

Drivhuset is hosting a four part online lecture series on starting a business in Sweden. In part four, the focus will be on 'how to sell, pitch, and market'. The series will also feature a number of topics including creating ideas, developing ideas, and developing a business.

Join the Swedish church for the choir in English. In this event, the church choir will sing composed responses, canticles, one or more psalms, choral anthem, and a congregational hymn.

Time: 16-17

Location: Online (Link sent in confirmation email)

Want to know more about the Swedish School System? Need some help choosing the right school or curriculum for your child?

Join us for this webinar where we welcome two representatives from the state owned international schools in Uppsala. During this session, you will meet Anna Jones, Assistant Principal at Kvärngardet School, and Björn Swartling, International Baccalaureate Program Director at Katedralskolan. Topics that will be covered in the presentation include:

- An overview of the Swedish school system

- A discussion about language requirements for different curricula

- Information about local international schools in Uppsala

After the presentation, there will be time for participants to ask questions.

Are you sometimes frustrated by the decision-making process at your workplace? You are not alone.

Many professionals in culturally diverse teams face this challenge. That's why we invite you to our upcoming webinar, where we will explore the invisible but important impact of culture on the decision-making process.

Here's what you can expect:
- Insights on how culture can shape the decision-making process.
- Learn underlying values that drive decision-making processes.
- Real-life examples of decision-making styles in the workplace.
- Discover the direct link between decision-making and your satisfaction at work.
- Gain practical tips to improve your satisfaction at work.

Details
Date: May 7, 2024
Time: 11:00 – 12:00 CET
Duration: 1 hour

Practice Swedish with us.

Learn about Swedish culture and tell us about your own. We talk about everything between heaven and earth.

You need to have basic knowledge of Swedish and a desire to improve your language.

Participation is free and no registration is required. The library is located at Svartbäcksgatan 17. 

Note: Ask the Hub will be held on the first and third Wednesday of every month.  

Need some advice about moving to or living in Uppsala? With our "Ask the Hub" service you can book a 15-minute digital session (which is usually held on the first and third Wednesday of every month) but will be held on the second and fourth Wednesay in May due to the holidays. In the session, you can discuss your questions, get advice or just see a friendly face.

Date: 9-11 May

Time: 10-17

Location: Ulva Kvarn

Welcome to Ulva Spring Market 2024!

Come and enjoy the spring sun, goodies and exciting crafts. We celebrate spring with a lovely three-day market in Ulva Kvarn.

Uppsala International Hub are participating in Drömarbetsstaden Job Festival - an event that aims to help job seekers connect with employers in the Uppsala region!

With lectures, mingling, and a lot of concrete tips to take home, this is the day for everyone who wants to live and work in Sweden's most expansive region.

The event starts at 10 and will be held at Studenternas. Attendance is free, but pre-registration is required. You can see more information on the link provided.

Time: 14-15

Location: Online

The purpose of the program with Jobbsprånget is to speed up entry to work life in Sweden. In this webinar, you will meet Laras Piniji and Rachna Sharma from Jobbsprånget, Sweden’s largest internship programme for newcomers and foreign academics.

Jobbsprånget is a 4-month advanced internship programme in close cooperation with Arbetsförmedlingen and is partially financed by the Swedish government. 

Seven out of 10 participants get a job after internship!

Is this programme for you? Check if you’re eligible to apply: 

University/college graduate born outside of Europe 
You have a working permit (please note, not student visa) 
You have proficient English language skills, both spoken and written 
You are registered at Arbetsförmedlingen 

Curious about the programme? Laras and Rachna will answer all relevant questions after presenting the internship programme to you.

A warm welcome to Student Entrepreneur of the Year!

The greenhouse is passionate about helping ambitious students enable their business ideas and follow their dreams. We have therefore chosen to pay attention to Uppsala's driven student entrepreneurs by creating the Student Entrepreneur of the Year award.

The event will be arranged at the Humanistic Theater in Uppsala. There will be space for mingling and snacks in addition.

Note: Ask the Hub will be held on the first and third Wednesday of every month.

Need some advice about moving to or living in Uppsala? With our "Ask the Hub" service you can book a 15-minute digital session (usually held on the first and third Wednesday of every month), but this month it will be held on the second and fourth Wednesday due to the holiday. In this session, you can discuss your questions, get advice or just see a friendly face.

Art Night is the museum's theme evening which is arranged every Thursday. The museum is open until 8 p.m., the bar until 9 p.m. Free entrance. Open screenings, creative creation, music and bar menu. Every week there is a special program that includes everything from concerts, lectures and panel discussions to poetry readings, dance and performance. Come early or stay late, or preferably both. 

Warm welcome! 

This seminar is suited for you who are planning to move to Sweden to study or to work at a Swedish university. We will provide you with information that you need to know when you move to Sweden, live in Sweden and if you choose to move from Sweden. We will also give you a basic introduction to Swedish tax.

Time: 15-17

Location: Arena Magasin X

In this two hour workshop, you will have the opportunity to meet with Drivhuset to glean insights from their expertise in starting a business in Sweden. Over the last 20 years they have helped to support over 2000 companies - is yours the next to add to this figure?

Throughout the session, you will get practical insights on initiating and registering your business as well as how to develop your business using Drivhuset's method, LOOPA, which has helped entrepeneurs in Uppsala to go from an idea to a successful business. After this workshop you can book unlimited free-of-charge business coaching with Drivhuset and get further help you on your entrepreneurial journey!

UIC Demo Day is your chance to meet the next generation of super entrepreneurs! On site, you will meet participants from the business development programs Startup and Build who exhibit and demonstrate their business ideas.

You mingle with others who like entrepreneurship and are inspired by the innovative ideas of more than twenty exciting companies. As usual, you can vote for your favorite company during the evening!

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