Upcoming events in Uppsala
On this page you will find a variety of activities and events organized for you as an international in Uppsala, such as informational meetings/webinars, career development activities, social events and our online advice sessions Ask the Hub. In addition to the events organized by Uppsala International Hub, we periodically link to external events that are relevant to internationals in Uppsala.
You’re awesome – I’ve already attended some online events and it was great.
— Anonymous (from Hub survey)
Buying a home in Sweden
Are you interested in buying a home in Sweden but not sure how to get started?
In this seminar we welcome two local realtors in Uppsala, Anna Lindholm Eriksson and Micaela McClafferty with Riksmäklaren Uppsala, to provide a crash course in buying a home in Sweden.
Ask the Hub
Note: Ask the Hub will be held on the first 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 the first Wednesday of every month to discuss your questions, get advice or just see a friendly face.
Board Game Night
Drivhuset is hosting a Board Game Night at BASE10. Now you have the chance to play brand new Board Games developed by entrepreneurs in Uppsala before everyone else. Let’s play and have a night of fun games, happy faces and loud laughter!
Internships with Jobbsprånget Seminar
In our seminar, you will meet Laras Piniji and Rachna Sharma from Jobbsprånget, Sweden’s largest internship programme for newcomers and foreign academics. The purpose of the program with Jobbsprånget is to speed up entry to work life in Sweden. 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!
Curious about the programme?
Laras and Rachna will answer all relevant questions after presenting the internship programme to you. The whole session will last about 1 hour and fika will be provided!
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
Skatteverket-New in Sweden– the population register and basic tax information
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.
Swedish for Expats Course, 16 Jan - 17 Feb
Uppsala International Hub and Grow Internationals have partnered up to offer an intensive Swedish language course in Uppsala. The ‘Swedish for Expats’ beginner's course is designed for those who want to develop their basic Swedish language skills (A1-A2) and are keen to advance in a fast-paced, highly interactive course.
Skatteverket-New in Sweden– the population register and basic tax information
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.
Events happening around Uppsala
Uppsala Events (UE) Facebook page is a forum in Uppsala with daily updates in English, of events inside and outside the academic world.
Meet our internationals
"If you plan to go here – remember to ask for help if you need it. The Swedes are very kind and helpful, but they won’t help you until you ask for it." Ruisheng Xiong
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