Beste Lund University Podcasts (2025)

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Building intercultural skills with EUGLOH 31:43

4d ago31:43

31:43

One of the often-discussed benefits of living, studying or working in an international environment is the development of 'intercultural competence'. But what is intercultural competence exactly, and how can you build your intercultural skills while studying at Lund University? One effective method is to get involved with the European University All…

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Studying Swedish at Lund University 29:06

11d ago29:06

29:06

Sweden - and Lund in particular - has a very high rate of English proficiency, making it easy for international students to get by during their studies without speaking Swedish. However, for those of you who are considering staying longer-term in Sweden or just want to integrate better into Swedish society, learning Swedish offers many benefits, an…

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The ARUA scholarship journey 18:59

18d ago18:59

18:59

While prospective students have several scholarship options to help support their studies at Lund University, one of the newest of our offerings is the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) scholarship: a selective and merit-based scholarship programme for high-achieving African students who have demonstrated academic excellence at one of t…

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'Spex' student theatre: An eccentric Lund tradition 25:23

25d ago25:23

25:23

Dating back to 1886, the 'spex' is an eccentric tradition of humorous, farcical theatre that is written, produced, and performed by Lund University students. Although the majority of spex at Lund University are performed in Swedish, the Kalmar spex has been performed in English since 2012, making it an exciting opportunity for international student…

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Staying cosy during the Swedish winter 27:23

1M ago27:23

27:23

International students often come to Lund University with an image of Sweden as cold, snowy and dark in the winter, and while winters in southern Sweden are milder than further north, the harshness of the Swedish winter can catch some by surprise. So, how can you prepare yourself for the Swedish winter, and what do Swedes do to stay cosy and comfor…

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Surviving and thriving with 17 roommates! 39:50

1M ago39:50

39:50

Most international students at Lund University will end up sharing a corridor, apartment or house with other students, but what happens when 17 students decide to live together in one house? In this episode, we look at one of the more dramatic and unusual shared living spaces in Lund for advice and tips on making it work with your roommates, whethe…

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Balancing study and work as an international student 29:39

2M ago29:39

29:39

It's not uncommon for international students to work during their studies at Lund, whether it's a part-time job, internship, volunteer position or any number of other practical opportunities to round out your skillset. But taking on an additional demand on your time can come with risks. In this episode, host and current student Megan Phillips (LU I…

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Special: A cosy Christmas in Sweden 34:01

2M ago34:01

34:01

Christmas in Sweden is most widely considered a time to be cosy with family and friends, and enjoy a good bit of food and drink. But how does Christmas in Sweden compare to other countries, and what should incoming international students expect from their first Swedish holiday season? In this episode, host Daniel Gunnarsson (LU International Office…

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Applying to Lund: Application tips from our students 26:14

2M ago26:14

26:14

Want the latest tips for applying to study an international programme at Lund University? In this episode, host Maria Lindblad (LU International Office) speaks to guests Bénédicte Anthony and Megan Phillips for their insight into applying to study at Lund. Megan is a current Lund University student studying the Master's programme in Applied Cultura…

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The Swedish learning environment 29:56

3M ago29:56

29:56

One thing we often hear from international students coming to Lund is just how different the teaching style and learning environment in Sweden are compared to their previous university studies. In this episode, host Bénédicte Anthony (Master's graduate in Development Studies) speaks to Xiomara Seminarioc, also a graduate in Development Studies, abo…

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An internship semester in Naples 28:17

3M ago28:17

28:17

Many international programmes at Lund University offer the possibility of doing an internship, often with an employer abroad. In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) speaks to current international student Fabio Cavaliere, who has been undertaking one such internship with the Institute for Mediterranean Studies in Naples, Ita…

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Researching Swedish football: A conversation with Katarzyna Herd 25:05

3M ago25:05

25:05

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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Well-being and health support services for international students 20:33

3M ago20:33

20:33

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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Study tips for international students 32:18

4M ago32:18

32:18

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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Climate action at the UNFCCC in Bonn 33:16

4M ago33:16

33:16

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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Studying in Sustainable Sweden 31:44

4M ago31:44

31:44

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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Can AI think? A conversation with Peter Gärdenfors 21:07

4M ago21:07

21:07

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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Climate Change and Society (LUCAS): A new international programme 23:12

5M ago23:12

23:12

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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From international student to professor: Michael Bossetta, Media and Communication Studies 26:14

5M ago26:14

26:14

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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Sweden and Swedishness 33:45

5M ago33:45

33:45

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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Green travel: Belgium to Sweden by bike 28:34

5M ago28:34

28:34

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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A Guide to Student Associations 24:25

5M ago24:25

24:25

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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Making friends as an international student 28:41

6M ago28:41

28:41

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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Arrival Day and Orientation at Lund University! 27:31

6M ago27:31

27:31

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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North America: Canada, USA 32:53

8M ago32:53

32:53

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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Latin America: Brazil, Colombia, Mexico 37:29

8M ago37:29

37:29

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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Western Europe: Germany, Portugal, United Kingdom 38:09

8M ago38:09

38:09

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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European Union: Germany, Spain 33:57

8M ago33:57

33:57

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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Central and Eastern Europe: Estonia, Hungary, Slovakia, 44:22

8M ago44:22

44:22

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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Sub-Saharan Africa: Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria 50:21

8M ago50:21

50:21

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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Middle East and North Africa: Iran, Jordan, Tunisia 38:31

8M ago38:31

38:31

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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South-East Asia: Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam 42:11

8M ago42:11

42:11

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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East Asia: China, South Korea, Taiwan 39:37

8M ago39:37

39:37

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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Central Asia and Eastern Europe: Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan 43:19

8M ago43:19

43:19

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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South Asia: India, Nepal, Sri Lanka 37:16

8M ago37:16

37:16

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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Graduating from Lund University 30:43

9M ago30:43

30:43

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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Lund University Abroad: Showcasing LU students across the globe! 32:49

9M ago32:49

32:49

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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Studying an exchange at Lund University 26:47

9M ago26:47

26:47

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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Migration support for international students 37:00

9M ago37:00

37:00

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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Living outside of Lund 22:51

10M ago22:51

22:51

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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Interning at the United Nations 25:16

10M ago25:16

25:16

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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Cultural adjustments as an international student 30:43

10M ago30:43

30:43

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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Learning Swedish 27:01

10M ago27:01

27:01

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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Studying an International Bachelor's programme at Lund 32:05

11M ago32:05

32:05

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 at Lund University 21:04

11M ago21:04

21:04

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 as an international student 23:41

11M ago23:41

23:41

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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Meet newly admitted students with Goin' 20:31

11M ago20:31

20:31

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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Admission results: Next steps for admitted students 29:18

11M ago29:18

29:18

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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International Women's Day Special: Women in Technology 40:37

12M ago40:37

40:37

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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International Opportunities with EUGLOH 19:42

12M ago19:42

19:42

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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