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What's it really like to live and study at Sweden's most international university? Hear from current students, alumni, teachers and other staff from across Lund University as we delve into the many facets of international student life, covering the topics you want to hear about. The Lund University International Podcast is produced by the Division of External Relations at Lund University. For more information, including how to get in touch, check out our website: https://www.lunduniversity.l ...
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Discover the experiences of international students studying at Lund University in this special series of the Lund University International Podcast. In each episode, we focus on a different region of the world, inviting student guests from countries in that region to discuss their experience and offer advice to prospective students considering coming to Lund. The Lund University International Podcast is produced by the Division of External Relations at Lund University. For more information, i ...
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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 lecturers in the Division of Ethnology, about her particular research interest in sports, from Swedish football to international research into phenomena like sportswashing. Host Rebecca va…
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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 University, our support services include the Student Health Centre and the Multifaith Chaplaincy, which are here to support your mental and physical wellbeing while studying. In this episod…
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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 got you covered in this episode. Join host Bénédicte Anthony (student worker at LU International Office) and guests Ngoc Quyen Do (Bachelor's programme in Development Studies) and Fa…
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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 climate change, and in this episode, we speak to three students who did just that: specifically, attending the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) in Bonn, German…
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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 sustainability and the environment. But what does it mean to be 'sustainable', and what is it like to live and study in a country that prioritises sustainability so highly? In this episode, host B…
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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 'AI', or artificial intelligence. But how intelligent actually are these technologies, and what might the future bring? Researchers at Lund University have already been grappling with t…
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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 applications starting in mid-October 2024 with studies starting in the autumn semester 2025. The programme is an English-taught 2-year Master's programme, delivered by the Lund Universi…
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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 of the Forskar Grand Prix, a prize awarded to the best science communicators in Sweden. In this episode, host Helga Heun (LU Alumni Office) speaks to Michael about his journey from stu…
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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 when they arrive for studies at Lund, from the oft-celebrated fika to standing around in queues; how you can take advantage of beautiful Swedish nature with allemansrätten, and how yo…
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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 greener option of cycling most of the way from Belgium to Lund, Sweden. In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) speaks to Ludo about his travels, discussing what it …
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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 with. In this episode, host Elliott Gunnell (LU International Office) speaks to international student guests Areej Al-Sabban and Leonie Feick about the Student Associations of Lund, draw…
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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, showcasing their best tips and advice on finding friends so that you can find the confidence to get out there and develop a thriving social life during your studies. Host Sebastián Dávalo…
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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 settle into your new student life at Lund. In this episode, host Elliott Gunnell (LU International Office) speaks to guests Hanna Gustafzelius and Maria Yartseva about their work in …
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Discover the experiences of international students studying at Lund University in this special series of the Lund University International Podcast. In each episode, we focus on a different region of the world, inviting student guests from countries in that region to discuss their experience and offer advice to prospective students considering comin…
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Discover the experiences of international students studying at Lund University in this special series of the Lund University International Podcast. In each episode, we focus on a different region of the world, inviting student guests from countries in that region to discuss their experience and offer advice to prospective students considering comin…
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Discover the experiences of international students studying at Lund University in this special series of the Lund University International Podcast. In each episode, we focus on a different region of the world, inviting student guests from countries in that region to discuss their experience and offer advice to prospective students considering comin…
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Discover the experiences of international students studying at Lund University in this special series of the Lund University International Podcast. In each episode, we focus on a different region of the world, inviting student guests from countries in that region to discuss their experience and offer advice to prospective students considering comin…
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Discover the experiences of international students studying at Lund University in this special series of the Lund University International Podcast. In each episode, we focus on a different region of the world, inviting student guests from countries in that region to discuss their experience and offer advice to prospective students considering comin…
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Discover the experiences of international students studying at Lund University in this special series of the Lund University International Podcast. In each episode, we focus on a different region of the world, inviting student guests from countries in that region to discuss their experience and offer advice to prospective students considering comin…
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Discover the experiences of international students studying at Lund University in this special series of the Lund University International Podcast. In each episode, we focus on a different region of the world, inviting student guests from countries in that region to discuss their experience and offer advice to prospective students considering comin…
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Discover the experiences of international students studying at Lund University in this special series of the Lund University International Podcast. In each episode, we focus on a different region of the world, inviting student guests from countries in that region to discuss their experience and offer advice to prospective students considering comin…
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Discover the experiences of international students studying at Lund University in this special series of the Lund University International Podcast. In each episode, we focus on a different region of the world, inviting student guests from countries in that region to discuss their experience and offer advice to prospective students considering comin…
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Discover the experiences of international students studying at Lund University in this special series of the Lund University International Podcast. In each episode, we focus on a different region of the world, inviting student guests from countries in that region to discuss their experience and offer advice to prospective students considering comin…
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Discover the experiences of international students studying at Lund University in this special series of the Lund University International Podcast. In each episode, we focus on a different region of the world, inviting student guests from countries in that region to discuss their experience and offer advice to prospective students considering comin…
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Graduation is a chance to celebrate students' enormous achievement in completing a degree, but it's one that can come with bittersweet feelings for many international students as they prepare to enter into a new chapter of their lives. In this final episode of the Lund University International Podcast's third season, we invited three graduating int…
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The Lund University Abroad Instagram account (@lund_university_abroad) highlights the varied and exciting journeys of Lund University students as they go abroad on exchange, and the many international opportunities open to students at Lund. In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) speaks to guests Ivette Nogués and Bea Ulfving…
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In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) speaks to guests and current exchange students Maria Bennato and Chi Wai Tiffany Cheung about their experience of studying an international exchange at Lund University. Maria, from Italy, and Tiffany, from Hong Kong, discuss how their studies at Lund compare to their home universities, …
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Many international students often feel somewhat daunted by the prospect of applying for residency as part of their journey to Lund and Sweden, and while this is indeed a crucially important and sometimes complex part of preparing for your studies, it's not a process you need to handle all by yourself. In this episode, host Maria Lindblad (LU Intern…
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While the obvious choice for Lund University students would be to live in Lund itself, many students choose to look further afield, finding accommodation in Malmö, Helsingborg, or other towns in Skåne. In this episode, host Rebecca van der Steen (LU International Office) speaks to current international student Julia Hampel about her experience of l…
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Proximity to Copenhagen means that students at Lund University have access to many exciting opportunities beyond those available in Sweden and Skåne alone. In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) speaks to current international student Israa Hassane, who has been undertaking an internship at the UN City in Copenhagen while co…
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When moving abroad for study, it's very typical that international students will experience some form of culture shock, whether it's from the weather, social norms, food and drink or even just homesickness. In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) speaks to current international students Areej Al-Sabban and Farwa Aslam about t…
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You may be considering coming to Lund to study an international programme, or already on your way - but even if you'll be studying in English, the burning question many students have been asking is: 'Should I learn Swedish?' In this episode, host Maria Lindblad (Lund University International Office) speaks to guest Frank Schreier, who is a Lund alu…
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Whether you're considering an international Bachelor's programme or have just been admitted to one, there's lots to discover about the experience of studying at Lund University. In this episode, we feature a discussion between three of our current Bachelor's students: host Marie Morales (BSc Mathematics), Leonie Feick (BSc Biomedicine) and Ngoc Quy…
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Sustainability Week is an annual event in Lund organised as a joint venture by Lund University and Lund municipality. The week serves as a platform for bringing together ideas, for cross-disciplinary collaborations, for raising public awareness and for inspiring sustainable change. In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) spea…
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Finding housing can be a daunting prospect as a newly admitted international student, but at Lund, you have many options and a housing guarantee if you're a non-EU/EEA student. In this episode, host Daniel Gunnarsson (LU International Office) speaks to student Marie Morales about her experience having lived in Lund for two years, covering topics fr…
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The Goin' app provides a community space exclusively for newly admitted students at Lund University, helping you to connect even before you've arrived in Lund! In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) speaks to two current Lund University students, Daniela Mendoza and Megan Phillips, about their experience using Goin'. Togethe…
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As of the 21 March, admission results are now out for Master's applications to study at Lund University starting Autumn 2024! In this podcast episode, Lund University's Maria Lindblad and Rebecca van der Steen cover everything you need to know and what you need to do next, whether you're an admitted applicant or on a reserve list. Together they dis…
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In this special episode marking International Women's Day 2024, host and current student Mumbi Mwelwa (MSc Information Systems) speaks to two current student guests, Juliana Guillen (MSc Data Analytics and Business Economics) and Hema Srinivasa (MSc Information Systems). Together they discuss their experience as women from the Global South working …
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Lund University is a member the European University Alliance for Global Health (EUGLOH): a network of 9 European universities which focuses on promoting long-lasting and interdisciplinary collaboration in Global Health. As an international student at Lund, you have the chance to get involved in this pioneering collaboration in many ways, from credi…
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Wondering about how you can fit practical experiences like an internship into your studies at Lund University? In this episode, host Rebecca van der Steen (LU International Office) speaks to guests Xuan Tran and Bénédicte Anthony, both current students who recently finished internships while studying at Lund. Together they discuss how to find an in…
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Situated just 20km to the south-west of Lund, Malmö is the third largest city in Sweden, and for many students this bigger city is a popular alternative to living in Lund during their studies. In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) speaks to special guest and current student Kim Wölper about her experience of life in Malmö, …
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In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) talks studying a second Master's degree with special guests Barbora Kozánková and Lili Domián, both of whom are previous Master's graduates of Lund University who decided to return to study again. Together they talk about their motivations for studying a second Master's, how their studi…
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Studying at Lund University as an International Student offers an extraordinary chance travel in Europe and explore further afield, outside of Sweden. In this episode, host Elliott Gunnell (LU International Office) discusses travel with current student Emma Barfus, who offers her top tips as a frequent traveller on places to go, opportunities for l…
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While discussion of international studies is often centred on students embarking on the beginning of their professional lives, there are plenty of students who already have career experience who choose to either take a break for study or study alongside their professional work. In this episode, host Maria Lindblad (LU International Office) speaks t…
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You've submitted your application for studies at Lund University... but now what? Waiting on your application can be a stressful time, so in this episode, host Maria Lindblad (LU International Office) asks current student guests Marie Morales and Emma Bradshaw about their own experience of applying to Lund. Together they discuss the highs and lows …
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With the deadlines for applications to study at Lund University starting autumn 2024 swiftly approaching, make sure you're on top of everything you need to know and prepare! In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) speaks to student worker and current Master's student Elliott Gunnell, discussing key dates and deadlines, what d…
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Lund University is now offering a brand new scholarship programme, the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Scholarship! In this episode, host Daniel Gunnarsson (LU International Office) dives into the focus of the new scholarship, including how much it can fund, who is eligible, and how to apply. Guests include Lund graduate and SI Schola…
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Lund University's Professor Anne L'Huillier was recently awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for her revolutionary research into new methods of studying electron dynamics in matter using attosecond pulses of light. In this episode, we celebrate Anne and her fellow Nobel laureates' achievement, as host Maria Lindblad (LU International Office) speaks …
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Applying to study abroad can be a challenging process, so it's natural to have many questions. In this special podcast episode, host Rebecca van der Steen (Lund University International Office) and international student ambassador Marie Morales answer some of those questions in a discussion that draws on Marie's own experience in applying for her p…
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It's an oft-touted statistic that more than 12,000 international students from over 130 countries study at Lund University, but what exactly does that mean for those students? In this episode, host Elliott Gunnell speaks to international students Maaike van der Burg, Sevinj Mursalli, and Raden Dicky Johar Pribadi about their thoughts on what it's r…
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