Föreläsning: Guajiras vattenbrist – en historisk möjlighet
Wednesday 29 maj 17:15 – 18:00 Ekonomikum hörsal 2 Efter regeringskiftet i Colombia återvände Carlos Rios för att bidra till att lösa vattenbristen i Guajira, en region som historiskt sett plågats av vattenbrist. Inledningsvis föreslogs ett kustnära distributionssystem med tankbilar, men detta visade sig vara ineffektivt. Det positiva var att det ledde till en avgörande insikt: att utnyttja de befintliga lokala brunnarna för att potentiellt kunna lösa problemet.Den främsta utmaningen med brunnarna är deras höga salthalt, vilket gör vattnet obrukbart för människor. Denna svårighet har emellertid öppnat dörren för en innovativ lösning – “mikroakvedukter.” Dessa system är utformade för att rena det salta brunnsvattnet och göra det drickbart för samhället.En anmärkningsvärd aspekt av detta initiativ är dess fokus på lokal egenmakt. Administrationen och underhållet av mikroakvedukterna kommer att skötas av lokala kvinnor, vilket säkerställer samhällsengagemang och hållbarhet. Carlos Rios ansvarar för vattenprojektet i Guajiras och kommer att guida oss genom denna spännande möjlighet för samhället.
Career Day 2024 — Discover opportunities for internships, jobs, and more
May 13 – Ekonomikum 12:00 – 18:00 Career Day 2024: Engage, Connect, Grow Join us at Career Day 2024, an annual fair where members can connect directly with a variety of exhibitors representing institutions, NGOs, organizations, and public authorities. Discover opportunities for internships, jobs, voluntary work, and more while networking with industry leaders. Expert Insights from Lecturers: Time Lecturer hall 12:00 Akademikerförbundet SSR B153 12:30 Akademikerförbundet SSR B153 13:00 Akademikerförbundet SSR B153 Lecture 14:00-15:00: “EU Career Opportunity” 14:00 European Parliament & UHR B115 14:30 European Parliament & UHR B115 15:00 European Parliament & UHR B115 15:30 ISDP B115 16:00 ISDP B115 16:30 Oxford Research B115 17:00 Oxford Research B115 17:30 Oxford Research B115 Exhibitors Include: AIESEC Akavia Akademikerförbundet SSR Drivhuset EU Student-ambassador European Parliament Fackförbundet ST ISDP SILC Jordens vänner Attend special lectures hosted by experts from the different institutions. Take part in activities designed to enhance your skills and professional development. Don’t miss out on the opportunities awaiting you at Career Day 2024.
Ambassador Brunch – Meet the ambassadors
Join UF Uppsala at the prestigious Uppsala Castle for the Ambassador Brunch—an exclusive event where members mingle with diplomats to discuss political and work-life topics on in-depth. Register for the event here May 20 11:00-13:00 Uppsala castle The ambassadors Ambassador Erik Ramathan Ambassador Karim Mendrek AmbassadorKristina Miśkowiak Beckvard Ambassador René Nyberg Ambassador Dr. Joachim Bertele Ambassador Noke Masaki Ambassador Helena Lagerlöf & Former ambassador Jakob Kiefer Hope to see you there!
“No Room” for LGBTQ+ Community in Indonesia.
April 24 17:15 – 18:00 Hörsal 2 Ekonomikum Indonesia, the worlds largest Muslim-majority country, demonstrated a high level of openness towards the LBTQ+ community prior to 2016. Notable instances of this tolerance included the acceptance of the “waria” community (individuals assigned male at birth who adopted feminine gender expressions, recognized as a third gender in Indonesia), LGBTQ+ oriented events like the Q! Film Festival, and vibrant LGBTQ+ nightlife options in major cities. Additionally, advocacy groups operated with relative freedom, promoting education and community support. Since the mid-2010s, the situation for Indonesias LGBTQ+ community has deteriorated significantly. Escalating anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric from governments and religious figures, along with proposed legal changes, have heightened risks. This has led to fewer LGBTQ+ events, increased scrutiny of advocacy groups, and forced many in the community to seek safer environments either domestically or abroad. This lecture will delve into these shifts, emphasizing the growing dangers faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in Indonesia. Become a member of UF Uppsala to attend the lecture: https://ufuppsala.se/become-a-member/
Apply for the Board 2024/2025 – Extended deadline
Are you deeply interested in foreign affairs, peace and conflict studies, political science, or communications? Or do you possess a genuine interest in international issues? Or do you happen to want experience in project management or administration roles? If so, we invite you to consider applying to the UF Uppsala Board. This is an opportunity to contribute significantly to our organization and to engage in a year of meaningful and professional development. All positions, with the exception of auditor and election committee, also involve a seat on UF Uppsala’s board. As a board member, you attend board meetings and work to develop UF Uppsala as an organization. Good knowledge of the association is therefore a plus and it is therefore good if you have previously been involved in UF Uppsala, but it is not a requirement and everyone with an interest in international issues is encouraged to apply! The last day for applications is April 23th.
Jubilee Gasque 75th Anniversary – Gallery
Published April 4, 2024 We extend our deepest gratitude to all who made the jubilee possible with their presence. Your enthusiasm, elegance, and camaraderie transformed a night into a timeless celebration of UF Uppsala’s rich legacy in fostering international discourse. Thank you for being part of this milestone event. Your presence added immeasurable value, contributing to the tapestry of memories that define UF Uppsala’s journey. Here’s to the bonds strengthened, the friendships forged, and the stories yet to unfold. As we look back on the enchanting moments shared, we invite you to relive the magic through our curated gallery capturing the essence of the evening. If you wish to have a picture removed, send a message to pr@ufuppsala.se. Open the image, copy the name, and paste it in the email. Photography: Sarath Ramachandran
Apply for the Board 2024/2025
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Travel Blog and Gallery – Greece
Published March 12, 2024 Our time in Athens started with an early morning flight from Cyprus. Being a slightly tired group of travelers on this day, we spent our first hours in Athens exploring the city at our own pace; visiting museums, markets and other beautiful parts of the city. In the evening we walked up to the top of Mount Lycabettus and witnessed a stunning view of the sun setting over the two seas; the Mediterranean sea and the endless sea of white buildings across the city. The second day of our Greek adventure was mainly spent in the small town of Corinth, around an hour southwest of the capital. Some of us decided to visit the famously steep Corinth Canal while others explored the city. In the afternoon, we headed into the countryside to an idyllic vineyard where the only sounds you could hear were birds chirping and trees blowing in the wind. We had a wine tasting with domestically produced wines and we also had the chance to get some insight into their wine production. The next day started off with an exciting meeting with the ambassador of Sweden in Athens. We conversed on many different topics regarding the Greco-Swedish relations, the historic and current ties between Greece and Turkey and Greek involvement in international affairs. We also received insights into the life and career of an ambassador which was very inspiring. After the meeting we continued our exploration of the city and many of its historical sites. For the final full day, we had saved the ultimate historical and must-see site of Athens; the Acropolis. While we were blessed by not traveling during the high season and therefore avoiding large amounts of tourists, the Acropolis was still crowded. Nonetheless, it was a very interesting and impressive place to visit. In the evening, we ate a delicious final dinner at an authentic Greek restaurant. Having packed our bags and being ready to fly home, we had one final meeting on the schedule, with the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We met a representative who held an interesting presentation on different aspects of Greek foreign policy such as Turkey, Ukraine, EU and NATO. To summarize, it is safe to say that we left Cyprus and Greece with many interesting cultural and political experiences, and came home to Sweden with valuable new inspiration and insights. GALLERY
Travel Blog & Gallery – Cyprus
Published March 12, 2024 When we arrived at the airport in Larnaca we were all pleasantly surprised by the warm sea air in Cyprus, having left a frosty cold Uppsala behind. When taking the shuttlebus to the capital Nicosia, it is nearly impossible to miss the massive Turkish flag side by side the flag of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus on the mountainside, illuminated in the night by bright lights, looking over the world’s last divided capital city. On our first day we took a walk through town to visit the Swedish ambassador’s residence, where we were offered the typical fika. The ambassador explained the situation on the island and Sweden’s role as a facilitator for talks between religious leaders of the parties to the conflict. After an interesting visit, we went to pick up our rental cars. It was time to drive into the UN buffer-zone for our next meeting. After driving through a crowded Nicosia in left-hand traffic, we arrived at the UN checkpoint. We drove in convoy following our UN escort car about a kilometer into the buffer zone, where their office was situated. We got the opportunity to talk to the UN officers there and had a look at Nicosia’s old airport which had been closed shortly after the Turkish invasion in 1974. After the meeting, we finished the day off by going through the world’s last border patrol dividing a capital. After crossing to the northern side, we shortly noticed major differences. In 50 meters we had walked from a Greek-influenced, touristy and somewhat sterile city into a society where we instantly were greeted with Turkish delights, tea and statues of Atatürk. We had walked from a society with a majority of churches to one with mainly mosques. We spent the evening there visiting the significantly cheaper and progressive bars there, before taking the Uber back to our hostel. The next day we had booked a meeting with a university from northern Cyprus. They offered us a traditional citrus cake and gave us all northern Cypriot cookbooks. The TRNC is only recognized internationally by Turkey, so one could imagine that this was a way for them to show that they have a culture of their own, but perhaps to express goodwill internationally as well. We talked to the university staff and had an interview for our Uttryck magazine. They offered us a tour around the town and invited us to visit one of the mosques, of course with a Turkish flag hanging inside. The hospitality was remarkable and after a guided tour through Lefkosa, which the northern part of the capital is called, the university booked a tour bus to Kyrenia on the northern coast of Cyprus, where we visited an old monastery, originating long before the island’s rift dividing Muslims and Christians between north and south. After a long day, we took the bus to a completely empty Ayia Napa, where we would spend our final night in Cyprus before flying to Athens early the following day. GALLERY
Volunteer for Career Day 2024
UF Uppsala is now looking for volunteers for Career day 2024. Career day is an annual event where we partner with institutions, organizations and companies to come and talk about growth opportunities and help you get insights into your future career. If you’re interested, send your CV and a brief motivation to careers@ufuppsala.se