Calendar
15
Oct 2024
Application period opens for studies in Sweden
24
Oct 2024
United Nations Day
26
Oct 2024
Study in Sweden Online Fair (Americas)
31
Oct 2024
Halloween
02
Nov 2024
All Saints’ Day
05
Nov 2024
Music moment 2021: ABBA released their comeback record
06
Nov 2024
Study in Sweden livestream
10
Nov 2024
Father’s day
11
Nov 2024
UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29)
14
Nov 2024
Birthday of Astrid Lindgren
19
Nov 2024
World Toilet Day
19
Nov 2024
World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse
20
Nov 2024
Study in Sweden Online Fair (Asia)
02
Dec 2024
Anniversary of the Swedish Freedom of the Press Act
02
Dec 2024
Music moment: Britney Spears’ birthday
09
Dec 2024
Study in Sweden Online Fair (Indian subcontinent)
10
Dec 2024
International Human Rights Day
10
Dec 2024
Nobel Prize Day
13
Dec 2024
Swedish Lucia
13
Dec 2024
Music moment: Taylor Swift’s birthday
23
Dec 2024
Queen Silvia’s birthday
24
Dec 2024
Christmas Eve
31
Dec 2024
New Year’s Eve
31
Dec 2024
Music moment: ‘The Final Countdown’ by Europe – to celebrate the end of the year
News
- 14 October 2024
New promotional material for Study in Sweden
University Admissions has now opened applications for international students who want to study in Sweden starting in autumn 2025. The application is open until 15 January 2025. Study in Sweden have created new materials focusing on the application process and providing information on life and studies in Sweden. Make sure to check out and use Study in Sweden’s toolkit. Livestream on how to apply Marketing material for Study in Sweden’s livestream On 6 November, Study in Sweden will host a livestream with University Admissions to guide international students through the application process. Use the new marketing materials to invite students and promote the livestream. New film: Intro to Sweden Introduction to Sweden film – Study in Sweden A new video, ‘An intro to Sweden’ is available, focusing on life and studies in Sweden. Share the YouTube version of the film or download it through sharingsweden.se. You can also find useful links and suggested captions for the video.
- 2 October 2024
12 innovation posts for social media
Looking for inspiration for your social media channels? Here is a selection of social media posts and videos on both older and contemporary Swedish inventions and innovations. Social media content 5 reasons why Swedes are world-leading innovators Einride – Vision Zero Innovative wave energy technology Minesto – ‘flying” power’ plant under water Envac – underground waste disposal system Grönska vertical farm Self-aligning ball bearings – a Swedish invention 5 things to know about Alfred Nobel and the Nobel Prize Nanna Svartz – inventor of Salazopyrin The invention of the coat hanger hook The invention of the walker ‘Jonas’ potato peeler – a Swedish innovation
- 18 September 2024
Last chance to use the SHE Pioneers and Tekla toolkits
You can use the toolkit SHE Pioneers to create a leadership programme for women in business. The Tekla toolkit is focused on empowering girls and women in STEM via workshops and dialogue. Both toolkits can be used until the end of 2024. Apply in October at the latest. SHE Pioneers Tekla workshop and dialogue
- 1 July 2024
Summer material for social media
Looking for ideas on what to post on social media during the summer? Here are some suggestions. Social media posts 5 Swedish book tips The book boat – a floating library Bicycle house in Malmö Fritidsbanken – a library for sports equipment Fika with actor Edvin Ryding Recipe: Zeina Mourtada – chokladbollar A Trip to North Sweden A Trip to Mid Sweden A trip to South Sweden Henning Mankell’s Wallander crime novels and Ystad Camilla Läckberg’s crime novels and Fjällbacka Johan Theorin’s crime novels and Öland Kerstin Ekman’s crime novel ‘Blackwater’ and Jämtland Hisingsbron – a modern and award-winning bridge Götheborg – an 18th century ship reborn World’s first solar powered headphones Recipe: Zeina Mourtada – grilled vegetables Recipe: Jessica Frej – grilled salmon and potato salad Playlists Go to Spotify Swedish summer favourites playlist Go to Spotify Swedish sport cheers playlist Sweden Spotify profile Sweden on Spotify All promotional material All toolkits, social media, video and more