What's on: Events for English speakers in Sweden in May
Here's our list of events geared towards English speakers taking place across Sweden during May. If you have any that you'd like us to add – whether it's language exchanges, social meet-ups or talks about the impact of Brexit – please let us know.
STOCKHOLM
Building a Better Future for Refugees From Afghanistan in Sweden
Where: Stockholm, Nordenskiöldsalen, Geovetenskapens hus, Svante Arrhenius Väg 12, Stockholm University's Frescati campus
Date and time: May 3rd, 9am –1pm
Event by: Afghanistan and Central Asian Association along with Stockholm Association of International Affairs
This event will bring together academics, politicians and experts to look at how we can improve the situation faced by the refugees and the host community.
Lunch & Learn: Creating Sustainable Startups
Where: Norrsken House, 57C Birger Jarlsgatan, 113 56 Norrmalm, Stockholm
Date and time: May 29th, 12pm – 1pm
Event by: Coompanion Stockholms län and Norrsken Foundation
Do you have a startup idea? Do you need help figuring out how to do it? This is a session to learn about some of the key ingredients to establish and grow your first startup, connect the dots going forward, and make the magic happen.
Stockholm Tabletop Game Expo 2019
Where: Ankdammsgatan 46, Solnahallen
Date and time: May 11th, 10am – May 12th, 5pm
Event by: Spelevent
Calling all board game enthusiasts. The event will include a flea market with second-hand board games, trade shows with game demonstrations, lectures, panels and discussions.
A Violent Network – online hate and sexual harassment
Where: Gradängen, Goto 10, Hammarby Kaj 10D (floor 1), 120 07 Stockholm
Date and time: May 14th, 12pm – 1pm
Event by: 7amleh and Kvinna till Kvinna
According to research, one in four women has closed their social media accounts and withdrawn from the internet because of violence and harassment. This lecture will tackle the issue of women’s exclusion from public places such as social networks and the consequences for women and activists in Palestine.
Selling Simone – a theatre production by The Stockholm Players
Where: Folkuniversitetet, Kungstensgatan 45
Date and time: May 17th, 5.30pm; May 19th, 3pm
This play is an original piece by award-winning playwright and director Gary Clarke, through the Stockholm Players' collaboration with The Stockholm Writers Group (SWG). Selling Simone is a play within a play, a drama where theatre and life meet in betrayal, trust and the difficulty of doing the right thing. Book tickets by emailing [email protected].
Pint of Science is an annual science festival that takes place every May and brings researchers to local fun places to tell you about the latest happenings in the world of science. The perfect opportunity for you to meet the men and women shaping the science of tomorrow. Come and share a unique moment with them!
Where: Café String, Nytorgsgatan 38
Date and time: May 20th-22nd, 6-8pm (doors open 5.30pm)
Where: Main stage, Kungsträdgården
Date and time: May 25th, 8.30pm
Event by: Namaste Stockholm by India Unlimited in association with Embassy of India and Incredible India
BharatVarsh-India thru the ages is a musical story that showcases the evolution of one of the oldest civilizations of the world. It brings forward the story of transformation of India into a country it is today with confluence of cultures from around the world. Acceptance of diversity has its roots in India and mentioned in its ancient texts as Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, which means the whole world is one family.
UPPSALA
Pint of Science is an annual science festival that takes place every May and brings researchers to local fun places to tell you about the latest happenings in the world of science. The perfect opportunity for you to meet the men and women shaping the science of tomorrow. Come and share a unique moment with them!
Where: O'Connor's and Pitcher's
Date and time: May 20th-22nd, 6-8.30pm
ÖSTERGÖTLAND
Workshop: "Learn how face recognition works" with Jörgen Ahlberg
Where: Linköping University, Linköping
Date and time: May 21st, 5pm – 8pm
Event by: Linköping AI
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to use face recognition technologies, guided by LiU researcher and entrepreneur Jörgen Ahlberg.
Book release: Grokking Bitcoin
Where: Creactive Mjärdevi, Arenan, Teknikringen 7, 583 30 Linköping
Date and time: May 3rd, 5pm – 7pm
Event by: Science Park Mjärdevi
Kalle Rosenbaum will hold a talk about his book Grokking Bitcoin, aimed at people keen to learn more about bitcoin technology. The event will include drinks and finger food, plus a film for children.
Pint of Science is an annual science festival that takes place every May and brings researchers to local fun places to tell you about the latest happenings in the world of science. The perfect opportunity for you to meet the men and women shaping the science of tomorrow. Come and share a unique moment with them!
Where: Palatset, Drottninggatan 23
Date and time: May 20th-22nd, 6-8pm (doors open 5.30pm)
SKÅNE
Wild edible plant walk for beginners in Malmö
Where: Västra Hamnen, Propellergatan 10a Malmö
Date and time: May 4th and May 18th, 11am – 1pm
Event by: Meadow Lab
Want to learn how to safely identify, use and enjoy edible plants in your neighborhood? Meadow Lab invites you on a guided walk to learn about wild foods in Malmö.
Women in Entrepreneurship Breakfast Malmö
Where: Djäkne Kaffebar, 9 Djäknegatan, 211 35 Gamla Staden
Date and time: May 7th, 7.30am – 9am
Event by: Malmö Startups
Marketing Manager Veronica Ermanbriks will speak about being a woman in entrepreneurship. Some mingle time and breakfast will also be offered.
Where: Medborgarcenter Kristallen, Brotorget 1, Lund
Date and time: May 7th, 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Event by: International Citizens Lund
International Citizens Lund organizes a visit of the municipal Citizen Center to introduce newcomers to the city services.
Swedish school system and IB-programmes
Where: Ekska Huset, Sankt Petri Kyrkogata 4, Lund
Date and time: May 8th, 3pm – 4.30pm
Event by: International Citizens Lund
Representatives from three different schools in Malmö and Lund will be talking about their IB-programmes and the national school system.
An introduction to Swedish culture
Where: Ekska Huset, Sankt Petri kyrkogata 4, Lund
Date and time: May 14th, 9am – 10.30am
Event by: International Citizens Lund
In this workshop lead by intercultural trainer and consultant Federica Viero, participants will be able to develop their insights on the local culture and share experiences.
Pint of Science is an annual science festival that takes place every May and brings researchers to local fun places to tell you about the latest happenings in the world of science. The perfect opportunity for you to meet the men and women shaping the science of tomorrow. Come and share a unique moment with them!
Where: John Bull, Bantorget 2
Date and time: May 20th-22nd, 7-9pm
NORRLAND
Creating disruptive ideas - workshop for LTU students
Where: Space Campus, Rymdcampus 1, Kiruna
Date and time: May 8th, 11am – 4pm
Event by: LTU Business
This is a practical workshop to get on the path to innovation and idea generation, using a Luleå University of Technology process based on design theory. Lunch with coffee will be served.
Where: Föreningarnas Hus Luleå, Storgatan 13, 97232 Luleå
Date and time: May 23rd, 6pm – 7.40pm
Event by: Luleå Toastmasters
Speaker Kerstin Löfstedt will talk about selecting topics to inspire audiences.
VÄSTERGÖTLAND
Where: The School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg, Vasagatan 1, 40530 Gothenburg
Date and time: May 7th, 1.15pm – 4.15pm
Event by: The School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg
Bethanie Carney Almroth, Joshua Abbott and Åsa Domeij will address the issue of plastic pollution from three different perspectives: policy challenges, economics and food retail.
Where: Volvo Group, Gropegårdsgatan 2, 41715 Gothenburg
Date and time: May 8th, 7.30am – 10am
Event by: Volvo Group
This workshop will be an opportunity for women to get tools and tips from other women working in the technology industry. Breakfast will be served, and goody bags handed out.
Why is economics of climate change difficult and controversial?
Where: The School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg, Vasagatan 1, 40530 Gothenburg
Date and time: May 16th, 2.15pm – 4pm
Event by: The School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg and University of Gothenburg
Welcome to the Tore Browaldh Lecture 2019: Martin Weitzman is a professor of Economics at Harvard University and focuses his research on environmental economics.
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STOCKHOLM
Building a Better Future for Refugees From Afghanistan in Sweden
Where: Stockholm, Nordenskiöldsalen, Geovetenskapens hus, Svante Arrhenius Väg 12, Stockholm University's Frescati campus
Date and time: May 3rd, 9am –1pm
Event by: Afghanistan and Central Asian Association along with Stockholm Association of International Affairs
This event will bring together academics, politicians and experts to look at how we can improve the situation faced by the refugees and the host community.
Lunch & Learn: Creating Sustainable Startups
Where: Norrsken House, 57C Birger Jarlsgatan, 113 56 Norrmalm, Stockholm
Date and time: May 29th, 12pm – 1pm
Event by: Coompanion Stockholms län and Norrsken Foundation
Do you have a startup idea? Do you need help figuring out how to do it? This is a session to learn about some of the key ingredients to establish and grow your first startup, connect the dots going forward, and make the magic happen.
Stockholm Tabletop Game Expo 2019
Where: Ankdammsgatan 46, Solnahallen
Date and time: May 11th, 10am – May 12th, 5pm
Event by: Spelevent
Calling all board game enthusiasts. The event will include a flea market with second-hand board games, trade shows with game demonstrations, lectures, panels and discussions.
A Violent Network – online hate and sexual harassment
Where: Gradängen, Goto 10, Hammarby Kaj 10D (floor 1), 120 07 Stockholm
Date and time: May 14th, 12pm – 1pm
Event by: 7amleh and Kvinna till Kvinna
According to research, one in four women has closed their social media accounts and withdrawn from the internet because of violence and harassment. This lecture will tackle the issue of women’s exclusion from public places such as social networks and the consequences for women and activists in Palestine.
Selling Simone – a theatre production by The Stockholm Players
Where: Folkuniversitetet, Kungstensgatan 45
Date and time: May 17th, 5.30pm; May 19th, 3pm
This play is an original piece by award-winning playwright and director Gary Clarke, through the Stockholm Players' collaboration with The Stockholm Writers Group (SWG). Selling Simone is a play within a play, a drama where theatre and life meet in betrayal, trust and the difficulty of doing the right thing. Book tickets by emailing [email protected].
Pint of Science is an annual science festival that takes place every May and brings researchers to local fun places to tell you about the latest happenings in the world of science. The perfect opportunity for you to meet the men and women shaping the science of tomorrow. Come and share a unique moment with them!
Where: Café String, Nytorgsgatan 38
Date and time: May 20th-22nd, 6-8pm (doors open 5.30pm)
Pint of Science is an annual science festival that takes place every May and brings researchers to local fun places to tell you about the latest happenings in the world of science. The perfect opportunity for you to meet the men and women shaping the science of tomorrow. Come and share a unique moment with them!
Where: O'Connor's and Pitcher's
Date and time: May 20th-22nd, 6-8.30pm
ÖSTERGÖTLAND
Workshop: "Learn how face recognition works" with Jörgen Ahlberg
Where: Linköping University, Linköping
Date and time: May 21st, 5pm – 8pm
Event by: Linköping AI
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to use face recognition technologies, guided by LiU researcher and entrepreneur Jörgen Ahlberg.
Book release: Grokking Bitcoin
Where: Creactive Mjärdevi, Arenan, Teknikringen 7, 583 30 Linköping
Date and time: May 3rd, 5pm – 7pm
Event by: Science Park Mjärdevi
Kalle Rosenbaum will hold a talk about his book Grokking Bitcoin, aimed at people keen to learn more about bitcoin technology. The event will include drinks and finger food, plus a film for children.
Pint of Science is an annual science festival that takes place every May and brings researchers to local fun places to tell you about the latest happenings in the world of science. The perfect opportunity for you to meet the men and women shaping the science of tomorrow. Come and share a unique moment with them!
Where: Palatset, Drottninggatan 23
Date and time: May 20th-22nd, 6-8pm (doors open 5.30pm)
SKÅNE
Wild edible plant walk for beginners in Malmö
Where: Västra Hamnen, Propellergatan 10a Malmö
Date and time: May 4th and May 18th, 11am – 1pm
Event by: Meadow Lab
Want to learn how to safely identify, use and enjoy edible plants in your neighborhood? Meadow Lab invites you on a guided walk to learn about wild foods in Malmö.
Women in Entrepreneurship Breakfast Malmö
Where: Djäkne Kaffebar, 9 Djäknegatan, 211 35 Gamla Staden
Date and time: May 7th, 7.30am – 9am
Event by: Malmö Startups
Marketing Manager Veronica Ermanbriks will speak about being a woman in entrepreneurship. Some mingle time and breakfast will also be offered.
Where: Medborgarcenter Kristallen, Brotorget 1, Lund
Date and time: May 7th, 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Event by: International Citizens Lund
International Citizens Lund organizes a visit of the municipal Citizen Center to introduce newcomers to the city services.
Swedish school system and IB-programmes
Where: Ekska Huset, Sankt Petri Kyrkogata 4, Lund
Date and time: May 8th, 3pm – 4.30pm
Event by: International Citizens Lund
Representatives from three different schools in Malmö and Lund will be talking about their IB-programmes and the national school system.
An introduction to Swedish culture
Where: Ekska Huset, Sankt Petri kyrkogata 4, Lund
Date and time: May 14th, 9am – 10.30am
Event by: International Citizens Lund
In this workshop lead by intercultural trainer and consultant Federica Viero, participants will be able to develop their insights on the local culture and share experiences.
Pint of Science is an annual science festival that takes place every May and brings researchers to local fun places to tell you about the latest happenings in the world of science. The perfect opportunity for you to meet the men and women shaping the science of tomorrow. Come and share a unique moment with them!
Where: John Bull, Bantorget 2
Date and time: May 20th-22nd, 7-9pm
NORRLAND
Creating disruptive ideas - workshop for LTU students
Where: Space Campus, Rymdcampus 1, Kiruna
Date and time: May 8th, 11am – 4pm
Event by: LTU Business
This is a practical workshop to get on the path to innovation and idea generation, using a Luleå University of Technology process based on design theory. Lunch with coffee will be served.
Where: Föreningarnas Hus Luleå, Storgatan 13, 97232 Luleå
Date and time: May 23rd, 6pm – 7.40pm
Event by: Luleå Toastmasters
Speaker Kerstin Löfstedt will talk about selecting topics to inspire audiences.
VÄSTERGÖTLAND
Where: The School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg, Vasagatan 1, 40530 Gothenburg
Date and time: May 7th, 1.15pm – 4.15pm
Event by: The School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg
Bethanie Carney Almroth, Joshua Abbott and Åsa Domeij will address the issue of plastic pollution from three different perspectives: policy challenges, economics and food retail.
Where: Volvo Group, Gropegårdsgatan 2, 41715 Gothenburg
Date and time: May 8th, 7.30am – 10am
Event by: Volvo Group
This workshop will be an opportunity for women to get tools and tips from other women working in the technology industry. Breakfast will be served, and goody bags handed out.
Why is economics of climate change difficult and controversial?
Where: The School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg, Vasagatan 1, 40530 Gothenburg
Date and time: May 16th, 2.15pm – 4pm
Event by: The School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg and University of Gothenburg
Welcome to the Tore Browaldh Lecture 2019: Martin Weitzman is a professor of Economics at Harvard University and focuses his research on environmental economics.
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