EU Careers lack Swedish applicants: ”The next generation is needed”

On Thursday February 6th, the Social Sciences Student Union at Lund University hosted a lecture with the European Parliament and EU Careers. Pernilla Jourde and Cecilia Sundberg, two Swedish EU civil servants, talked about life in Brussels and encouraged students to consider these careers.

Atomic bomb survivors honored with Nobel Peace Prize

In Oslo, Nihon Hidankyo received the Nobel Peace Prize during a formal ceremony on 10th December. This Japanese association of survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki advocates for a world free from nuclear weapons.

Spike in break-ins at Parentesen

Pant, gaming consoles and various electronics. Burglars have been breaking into Parentesen, climbing balconies and using crowbars to access residents’ belongings.

Rumors of fake welcoming parties during orientation week – LU warns students

Both Lund University and ESN Lund warn new international students about fraudulent welcome events. During the summer, several of them bought tickets for parties of a suspicious organisation posing as a student union.

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Turkish student rejected – professor cited ongoing NATO conflict

By Catherine Ekström
30 januari, 2023
A Turkish student was rejected from a research internship at Stockholm University. The Swedish professor cited the ongoing NATO conflict as the reason.
– Since Turkey does not allow Sweden to join NATO, I have to decline. Sorry!
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Apartment in central Lund used to scam students

By Emilia Lindholm
13 januari, 2023
An international student was tricked into paying a deposit of 1 600 Euros for a non-existent apartment. “I believe it is unfortunate and tragic for individuals who have been affected”, says Lars-Olof Ljunggren, who lives in the house containing the non-existent apartment.
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The end of the two-pope era

By Kuzey Yanartas
13 januari, 2023
Former Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died on New Year's eve in a monastery at Vatican City. Lundagård’s Kuzey Yanartas was in Rome for his funeral.
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Stuck in Lund for Christmas

By Alexandra Bradley
21 december, 2022
Traveling back home can be hard on a student budget – especially if you are an international student. The inflation has made this increasingly challenging. Lundagård spoke to three affected students.
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Attempted knife attack undocumented by the police

By Viktor Wallén
11 november, 2022
The police in Lund are left in the dark when a report goes amiss. An investigation is to determine if any mistake has occurred.
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Lugi Lions celebrated 50 years: ”You basically give your life for each other on the pitch”

By Alina Ruprecht
19 oktober, 2022
Lugi Lions rugby club has become somewhat of a hub for international students. Last week, the club celebrated 50 years, and Lundagård met up with some happy rugby players just before the game.
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No trains between Malmö and Lund at the end of the month

By Alexandra Roslund
7 september, 2022
There will be a stop in the train traffic between Malmö and Lund on September 19th-28th. The cancellation is due to construction of new tracks.
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Better late than never – 2020 and 2021 doctors finally get a ceremony

By Kuzey Yanartas
10 maj, 2022
On Friday the 6th of May, a doctoral degree conferment ceremony was held for all the PhD:s who got their degree during the pandemic. Lundagård reported from the event.
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Inhospitable Housing at LU Accommodation

By Leyla Abdullayeva
3 maj, 2022
Leaking ceilings, moldy walls, electricity issues, thousands of fault reports and 1100 tenants to be managed by fifteen employees. What does living at LU Accommodation offer to the international students?
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Ukrainian University signs Exchange Agreement with LU

By Viktor Wallén
20 april, 2022
Lund University (LU) has signed a new agreement to allow up to fifty Ukrainian students to come to Lund. LU cites the ongoing war as the reason for the agreement.
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