Introduction weeks 2015 SCHEDULE FOR INTERNATIONAL DEGREE STUDENTS

Introduction weeks 2015 SCHEDULE FOR INTERNATIONAL DEGREE STUDENTS

2 TIMETABLE FOR THE INTRODUCTION WEEKS AUTUMN 2015 INTRODUCTION WEEKS FOR INTERNATIONAL DEGREE SEEKING STUDENTS We are delighted that you are able to join us for the 2015 Introduction weeks for international degree students at Lund University. The Introduction programme is an excellent combination of practical, cultural and social events. We recommend that you attend as many sessions and activities as possible so that you get maximum benefit out of your first days in Lund. If you have any questions during the programme, please stop by the International Desk for help. TIMETABLE Events printed in BOLD letters are organised by the International Desk at Lund University and we strongly recommend you to attend as many as possible. Please note, some events require a ticket. Tickets are sold during Arrival Day and at the International Desk. Events marked with PINK are programme specific activities. Only attend if you are admitted to the specific programme. Events marked with YELLOW are social activities organised by our partner organisations (student nations, student unions, societies etc) Please note, some activities require a. *-mark refers to numbers and coordinates on the LU Map included in your Welcome Package. Schedule for the Introduction Weeks 2015 09:00-20:00 18:00-21:00 TUESDAY 18 AUGUST Arrival Day Arrival Meet-Up Hang out and relax or get to know new friends through Speed-Friending AF-building (*14, D8) Café Athen (ground floor) and basement lounge, both locations are in the AF-building (*14, D8) 09:00-10:30, 11:30-13:00 and 14:00-15:30 Attend the session matching the first letter of your last name: A-H attend 09:00-10:30 I-N attend 11:30-13:00 O-Ö attend 14:00-15:30 WEDNESDAY 19 AUGUST General Information Meeting Information meeting with important information about academic and practical matters for degree seeking students at Lund University. Palaestra, Hörsalen (*12, C 7-8)

TIMETABLE FOR THE INTRODUCTION WEEKS AUTUMN 2015 3 18:30-20:00 Dress code: Casual Welcome Reception The Vice-Chancellor of Lund University and the mayor of Lund welcome all new international students to Lund. AF-building (*14, D8) 18:30-21:00 THURSDAY 20 AUGUST Dinner à la Sweden Enjoy a Swedish three course dinner with other new students Kårhuset, 2nd floor, Restaurant Moroten&Piskan (*94, G4) 08:00-13:30 Registration Day for programs at the Faculty of Engineering Kårhuset, Aulan (*94, H4) 10:00-14:00 Tour starts at 11:00 10:00 11:00 Open House for Public Health (MPH) students and guided tour of CRC (only MPH students) Information meeting for programs at the Department of Mathematics and Physics Information meeting for programs at the Department of Biology, Chemistry, Geology or Physical Geography CRC Lobby Address: Waldenströms gata 35 Malmö Both meetings at: Astronomihuset, room Lundmarkssalen (*74, F4) FRIDAY 21 AUGUST 10:00-16:00 Student Association Fair Meet student nations, student unions, the Academic Society and other Lund student groups. 09:30, 11:30, 13:30 IKEA shopping by bus 09:00-12:00 Master s Mingle, programs at the School of Economics and Management 13:00-15:00 Meet you coordinator for students admitted to the LUMES program 18:30 BBQ at Helsingkrona Nation Eat for student friendly prices (cash only). Bring your own drinks AF-building, Café Athen (*14, D8) Meeting point: Lund Cathedral (*C8) Holger Crafoord Centre (*98, i5) Josephson, 3rd floor (*32, E7) Outdoors, Helsingkrona nation Address: Tornavägen 3 (*G6)

4 TIMETABLE FOR THE INTRODUCTION WEEKS AUTUMN 2015 Check ticket for time! SATURDAY 22 AUGUST Excursion Day: Söderåsen Hiking-Half day of hiking in the beautiful Swedish forests Nordic Wildlife Tour- See Nordic animals at Skånes Djurpark Meeting point: Lund Cathedral (*C8) 09:30, 11:30, 13:30 22:00 IKEA shopping by bus Welcome Party Kårhuset, Gasquesalen (*94, H4) Check ticket for time! 15:00-19:00 Remember to join the Facebook event! No basketball skills SUNDAY 23 AUGUST Excursion Day: Söderåsen Hiking-Half day of hiking in the beautiful Swedish forests Nordic Wildlife Tour- See Nordic animals at Skånesdjurpark Basketball at EOS Lund The Basketball Club in Lund welcomes all new international students. Watch a professional live game, shoot some hoops, try your own skills and meet new friends. Light dinner served to the first 300 students arriving to the event. Meeting point: Lund Cathedral (*C8) EOS Basketball Arena Address: Arkivgatan 32

TIMETABLE FOR THE INTRODUCTION WEEKS AUTUMN 2015 5 10:00-16:00 MONDAY 24 AUGUST Lund Information Fair Expand your world, Explore your new Community. Meet Lund sport clubs, charity organisations, museums, dance schools and more. AF-building, Café Athen (*14, D8) 16:00 and 18:00 Laser and Physics Show Fysiska Institutionen, (*73, F5) 17:00-19:00 Swedish Games at Krischan Krischansta Nation Address: Tornavägen 7 (*G6) 18:00 Only 40 places Movie Night at the Student Union of Social Sciences 19:00-21:00 Pizza baking with Krischan Nation Samvetet, student union house Paradisgatan 5S (*19B, C7) Krischansta Nation Address: Tornavägen 7 (*G6) TUESDAY 25 AUGUST 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-15:00 Session: Swedish Academic Study Skills Students studying the ISLA course, choose the session that fits with your schedule. Other students, choose session depending on the first letter of your last name: A-M meet at 10.00-12.00 N-Ö meet at 13.00-15.00 15:00, 17:00 and 19:00 Taste of Sweden A food tasting fair where you can sample Swedish delicacies such as köttbullar, ärtsoppa and sill. 10:00 and 15:30 Free tickets available at the International Desk Guided tours of Lund Cathedral 18:00 Delayed Midsummer picnic with Sydskånska Nation Palaestra, Hörsalen (*12, C 7-8) Kårhuset, 2nd floor, Restaurant Moroten&Piskan (*94, H4) Lund Cathedral (*C8) Sydskånska Nation Address: Tornavägen 5 (*G6) 16:00 and 18:00 WEDNESDAY 26 AUGUST Laser and Physics Show Fysiska Institutionen, (*73, F5)

6 TIMETABLE FOR THE INTRODUCTION WEEKS AUTUMN 2015 Welcome meeting for students at the School of Economics and Management LUSEM, Main Hall, EC1 (*98, i5) 09:00 start for the following programs: Accounting and Management Control, Corporate and Financial, Management, Entrepreneurship Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Entrepreneurship New Venture Creation, Globalization, Brands and Consumption, International Marketing and Brand Management, Managing People, Knowledge and Change, Master s in Management 13:30 start for the following programs: Economic Demography, Economic Development and Growth, Economic Growth, Innovation and Spatial dynamics, Economic History, Economics, European and International Tax Law Finance, Information Systems, International Economics with a Focus on China 13:00 Information meeting for admitted students at the Faculty of Law 10:00 and 15:30 Free tickets available at the International Desk 18:00 19:00 Guided tours of Lund Cathedral Swedish Pub Night with quiz (Quiz starts at 20.00) Lounge bar and night club at Hallands Nation Juridicum, Pufendorf Room (*8, C8) Lund Cathedral (*C8) Blekingska Nation Address: Måsvägen 11 Hallands Nation, Thomandersväg 3 (*H8) THURSDAY 27 AUGUST 15:30-18:30 Treasure Hunt Challenge A typical Swedish Fresher s week activity! Complete tough challenges in teams and win nice prizes 09:15-15:00 Introduction meeting for students admitted to the Master of Science Programme in Psychology Meeting point: AF-building (*14, D8) Eden, room 129 (*22, C7)

TIMETABLE FOR THE INTRODUCTION WEEKS AUTUMN 2015 7 19:00 International Pub and quiz at Östgöta Nation Östgöta Nation Address: Adelgatan 4 (*D8) 10:00 and 15:30 Free tickets available at the International Desk 16:00-19:00 18:00 Free entrance FRIDAY 28 AUGUST Guided tours of Lund Cathedral Swedish Games Evening and Sonja s Beer Café at Blekingska Nation Concert at Malmö Academy of Music Lund Cathedral (*C8) Blekingska Nation Address: Måsvägen 11 Malmö Academy of Music, Address: Ystadvägen 25, Malmö Room: Rosenbergsalen 19:00 Crayfish Party Helsingkrona Nation Address: Tornavägen 3C (10:30) 11:00-16:00 You can choose to go directly to the location on your own or be guided by mentors at 10:30 from the AF-building. Yoga warm-up starts at 11:00 SATURDAY 29 AUGUST Sports Day Ever heard of Brännboll, Kubb or Såpafotboll? On Sport s Day, student organisations offer a day of games, sport activities and lots of opportunities to meet new friends. Stadsparken/The City Park, White Stage (*11A) 19:00 Traditional dinner party ( sittning ). Tickets (100 kr) can be bought at the Student Association Fair, 21 August or at Wermlands Nations office (Stora Tvärgatan 13) Wermlands Nation Address: Stora Tvärgatan 13 (*C11) approx. 09:00-17:00 Check ticket for time! 17:00 SUNDAY 30 AUGUST Excursion Day: Söderåsen Hiking-Half day of hiking in the beautiful Swedish forests Nordic Wildlife Tour- See Nordic animals at Skånes Djurpark International Kafé Matiné Film café with a Swedish theme Meeting point: Lund Cathedral (*C8) Sydskånska Nation Address: Tornavägen 5 (*G6)

8 TIMETABLE FOR THE INTRODUCTION WEEKS AUTUMN 2015 INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME MEETINGS? Please note that all programmes have not included their meeting in the Introduction week schedule. For more information about your programme s meeting, please follow instructions from your programme coordinator. QUESTIONS? CONTACT THE INTERNATIONAL DESK Opening hours: 19-28 August Monday-Friday, 10:00-15:00 Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund (*9, D8) Email: studentreception@lu.se Phone: +46 46 222 01 00 (phone hours: 10:00-12:00) Facebook: www.facebook.com/internationaldesk Photo: Mikael Risedal, 1200 copies printed by Media-Tryck August 2015