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Extracurricular opportunities

LTH International Office often receives information about extracurricular opportunities for Master's students. Below you will find some of them along with links and deadlines, if such applies. Each opportunity will be deleted the day after the deadline.

Please note that the International Office only provides the information. For questions, contact the organisers directly.

You can also subscribe to the Lund University general Canvas course page “Extracurricular International Opportunities” where you can find a variety of international opportunities targeting both Swedish and International students:

Extracurricular International Opportunities for Students at LU (Canvas)

The Shared Table – Women, Food & Community for a Fairer Future

Workshop series during the autumn semester

Dates: 22 & 23 September, 10, 17 & 31 October

This autumn the HUB & Café in Lund is running The Shared Table – Women, Food & Community for a Fairer Future, a series of free workshops exploring the connections between women, sustainability and the food system.

All workshops are free of charge and open to everyone. This is an opportunity to meet local producers, entrepreneurs and community initiatives working with different aspects of food-system transformation in and around Lund. Register separately for each workshop — more information and sign-up details on HUB & Cafes Instagram.

Sustainability Case Night in Helsingborg – 15 October 2026

Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to turn your ideas into real impact? Want to get hands-on experience tackling real-world sustainability challenges, expand your network and strengthen your CV? Applications are now open for Sustainability Case Night.

Sustainability Case Night is a unique opportunity for university students from all disciplines to come together and solve real sustainability challenges – side by side with local organisations. You'll collaborate in diverse teams, exchange knowledge, expand your professional network, and help shape solutions that make a difference. All while developing key skills in innovation, teamwork, and sustainable thinking. Whether you study engineering, humanities, economics, science, social sciences or anything in between – your perspective is valuable!

Learn more and submit your application on Sustainalink's website.

EUGLOH

LU is part of EUGLOH – the European University Alliance for GLObal Health – which is a network of nine European universities offering exciting interdisciplinary activities focusing on topical areas such as sustainability, global health, international cooperation, or entrepreneurship.

Getting involved in one of EUGLOH's activities is an easy way to gain valuable international experience. As a student at Lund University, you have access to courses, workshops, summer schools and competitions. All activities are free of charge (up to 7.5 credits per semester) and scheduled so that you can complete them alongside your regular studies. Some of them are carried out online, others on site at one of the EUGLOH member universities.

Courses and training opportunities (EUGLOH's website)

Become a study support mentor or note-taker

Become a study support mentor or note-taker

Improve the study situation of a student in need of learning support and gain valuable experience.

Note that you must have a Swedish personal identity number ('personnummer').

Become a study support mentor (Lund University's website)

Become a note-taker (Lund University's website)

International Citizen Hub Lund

International Citizen Hub Lund (ICHL)

ICHL provides support and information for international employees and their families during the first years in Sweden. Some events are also targeting students, like how to find your way into the Swedish job market. It is also an option to get in touch with other internationals in the area. 

Sign up for their newsletter and find out more:
International Citizen Hub Lund

Interested in start-ups, internships, workshops, networks or competitions?

Check the postings on this page on a regular basis!

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