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Walpurgis Night 2021 is cancelled

For the second year in a row the Walpurgis night: Siste April (30th April) celebrations are cancelled. No gatherings will be taking place in the public parks due to Covid-19 restrictions. Time to stay home, yet again. Every ...
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In English Kultur & Nöje Kulturreportage

Tech & the tug-of-war for your attention

Lundagård’s Evan Farbstein – both a tech insider and a tech skeptic – explains how tech companies use their incredible resources to wage a tug-of-war on your attention, and encourages you to examine how you use tech (or ...
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Swedish Migration Agency alters residence permit rules for students

The Swedish Migration Agency, Migrationsverket, has adjusted residence permit rules in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, waiving previous requirements for minimum 50 percent on-campus attendance to grant residence permits. In response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Migrationsverket has ...
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European countries’ curious customs

From commotion about pastry terminology to various ways of greeting, European countries all have their curious quirks. But that’s a feature, not a bug, says Ondrej Gomola. Anyone who’s been in a different country will tell you about ...
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LTH student wins Microsoft tech award

Microsoft Sweden’s 2021 Tech Girl of the Year, Matilda Andersson, would like to live in a world where “Tech Girl of the Year” awards aren’t needed. But until that’s possible, she’s going to use her award to be ...
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In English Kultur & Nöje Kulturkrönika

When words fail us

Why bother learning another language when everyone speaks English anyway? International student columnist Ondrej Gomola elaborates on the importance of learning a second language–as it offers a window into culture of the host country.  If you are reading ...
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Court ruling brings relief to international students

A recent ruling by the migration court in Malmö decides to extend an international student’s residency permit, due to pandemic-related conditions, which brings relief to students in similar situations.  Earlier this month, the Swedish Migration Court in Malmö ...
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Fighting climate change with a plant-based diet: Will it work?

Will going vegan help to stop global warming? Lundagård explores whether plant-based diets may benefit climate change.  A recent report from the United Nations urges us to change our dietary choices to slow down climate change. Our consumption ...
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In English Reportage

Prolongation for doctoral students during the pandemic

The outbreak of coronavirus has created aggravating circumstances for a number of doctoral students. It turns out that the faculties fail to ensure common guidelines and clear communication. Lundagård has talked with three doctoral students at the Joint ...
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Elin Wägner was way ahead of her time

Women’s emancipation, civil rights and female voting were some of the things that Elin Wägner fought for in paving the way for a gender equal world. Born in Lund in 1882, Elin Wägner is best known for her ...
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