Explore Unique Opportunities with INGENIUM Universities – Virtual Lunch Seminar with the University of Skövde
Are you interested in studying, working or taking part in a mobility opportunity at one of INGENIUM’s Universities? Join us for a series of virtual lunch seminars to explore the unique opportunities that our ten partners have to offer. This month, first up in the spotlight is the University of Skövde, Sweden.
This first one-hour event will give you an insider’s look into the programmes and opportunities available at the University of Skövde. Mikael Ejdebäck, INGENIUM partner coordinator and deputy vice-chancellor for internationalization will introduce the University and Frida Lindgren, International Coordinator, will share insights on studying and working at University of Skövde.
- When: November 27, 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. (CET)
- Where: Zoom https://his-se.zoom.us/j/61813141371
What can you expect from this online lunch seminar?
This will be a relaxed and welcoming session where you can ask questions, learn about the University of Skövde’s English-taught courses, and discover what life is like in Skövde. We will also share details about our introduction week, including welcoming events and the special visit to the Mayor’s office.
“This is a great chance to get your questions answered and learn more about studying at the University of Skövde as well as other INGENIUM universities. If I were a student, I would have appreciated an opportunity like this to understand the different universities better,” says Frida Lindgren, International Coordinator.
To offer a sneak peek into the University of Skövde, its vibrant town, and rich culture, here are some fun facts about this month’s host of the Virtual Lunch Seminars.
Did you know that…
- The University of Skövde has a significant proportion of international students relative to its student population. This with approximately one in every ten full-time students being from abroad.
- Skövde has a Walk of Game. It is a tribute to the achievements of the games industry in Skövde. Many alumni from the University work in the games industry both in Skövde, in Sweden and internationally.
- Valheim, the Viking game sensation, is developed by former students from the University of Skövde.
- In Sweden (and also in Finland), university students wear colourful overalls, “ovve” to represent their school/ field of study? These overalls, decorated with patches and pins, are typically worn at social events and parties. The badges are often gathered through social events, which means the overalls actually show a kind of historic timeline for the student’s time at uni. There are also overalls for different student associations.
- Volvo, the well-known company, has around 4,000 employees in Skövde and the first Volvo engine produced there left the factory in 1907.
- Arena Skövde is consistently voted “Sweden’s Best Adventure Water Park.”
- Citizens in Skövde are very proud of Billingen mesa, their little mountain. It is a great outdoor area: A lovely place for nature lovers with hiking, skiing, cycling, and also a unique geology.
- Skövde is pronounced like [ˈɧœvdɛ].
Fostering international collaboration
INGENIUM European University aims to connect students and staff with unique educational opportunities. When International Coordinators from the ten INGENIUM universities met in Karlsruhe this summer, one of the topics was how to spread more information and knowledge about our ten universities. How to reach out to both students and staff. One outcome of the meetings is this series of virtual lunch seminars.
“There was a lot of discussion on how to increase visibility for our universities and show our strengths. I’m very excited to kick off the series with the University of Skövde and then pass it on to other INGENIUM partners,” says Frida Lindgren.
