Last semester’s success is back – it’s time for The Uppsala Association of International Affairs bi-annual Get Active Mingle! Are you wondering what UF is, how you can get involved or do you just want to meet new people that are curious about foreign affairs? Then...
We are excited to provide UF members with this opportunity through the SAIA and the British Embassy Stockholm 2017 Essay competition. The Essay should be written in English and discuss one of the following topics: - How might Brexit affect ties between the UK and Sweden,...
The defence lawyer of Saddam Hussein, Bushra al-Khalil, is coming to UF Uppsala to tell her story about one of the most significant trials of modern history. Saddam Hussein, the Iraqi leader and dictator from 1979 until 2003, was captured by U.S. forces in December 2003....
Mingalabar everyone, this was our last day in Yangon before going to Bagan. After many meetings, this days meeting will be our last on this trip. Many interesting conversations combined with the heat and too much fried rice had made us quite tired, but we...
Religious armed conflicts - in particular Islamist conflicts - are on the rise. What implications does this give for conflict resolution? In this lecture, Professor Isak Svensson will discuss under what conditions conflicts fought under the banner of religion, can be brought to the negotiation...
Hello everyone! So the fourth day in Myanmar and we were still having a great time! We only had one booked meeting, so that meant a free morning! The group split up as some people slept in and some took the time to catch up with...
The day started with a visit to the UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner of Refugees. We had booked a meeting with Andrew Dusek at 10 am in the morning and the staff of UNHCR provided drinks and sweets to our content surprise. Andrew, the Associate...
Documents for the general meeting with elections next Sunday Dagordning/Agenda Mötesdokument/Meeting document Verksamhetsplan och budget 2017/18 ...
The second day started off no cooler than the first. With a high of 40 degrees, we were glad we could eat our breakfast on the air-conditioned top-floor of our hostel. After a good night’s sleep, we were eager to get out and learn more...