Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is UPF?
A: We are the Association of foreign affairs in Lund (Utrikespolitiska föreningen). We are a student-run organization with a big passion for foreign affairs, international politics and learning more about the world around us. We are also a part of the Academic Society of Lund (AF). Our organization is made up of our nine committees, which are: Lecture, Career, Debate, Activity, Travel, Public Relations, Webzine, Magazine and pod & Radio. Our Webzine, Magazine and podcast are together known as "the Perspective" which is our very own news-outlet.
Q: How can I get involved?
A: Getting involved in any of our committees is as simple as showing up to one of our committees respective meetings. However, you do also need to become a member of UPF. These meetings take place in our office at AF-borgens 4th floor on monday-wednesday every week (though schedules may change. See our instagram for weekly updates on specific times).
The meeting times are as follows:
-Lecture: Mondays 17-18
-PR: Mondays 18-19
-Debate: Mondays 17-19 (These generally take place at Eden 230)
-Webzine: Tuesdays 17-18
-Magazine: Tuesdays 18-19
-Career: Tuesdays 19-20
-Activity: Wednesdays 17-18
-Travel: Wednesdays 18-19
-Pod & Radio: Wednesdays 19-20
Q: How do I become a member?
A: To become a member of UPF you need to be a part of the Academic society of Lund (academiska föreningen), so you have to be a student at Lund University. Furthermore, to get your membership you have to pay the membership cost of 100 swedish crowns to join UPF itself. Once you have paid, you can see your membership in the app called "Cardskipper". Click here to become a member or if you want more information about the UPF membership.
Q: What is a trustee and how do I become one?
A: Trustee positions are for students who want to take on some extra responsibility and become further involved in UPF. Each committee has a couple of their own trustee positions. These trustee positions are set around the beginning of each academic year, within a couple of weeks of when the autumn semester starts and they retain the position for the rest of the academic year. Announcements about open trustee positions are sent out on our instagram during the first few weeks of the autumn semester. Applicants are then invited for an interview, after which it is decided who gets the position.
Q: What is a Committee head and how do I become one?
A: The committee heads are the organizers of the activities of each respective committee. Each committee has two heads who are the main contact people and the ones who hold their committees meetings. Committee heads are chosen at the end of the academic year, around april-may, through an election process. They then hold the position for the subsequent academic year. Head positions require alot more responsibility since you become a core member of the organization itself. Announcements about new elections for committee heads are sent out on our instagram some time before the end of the academic year.
Q: Do you guys have cookies?
A: Yes! If you show up to one of our meetings we serve cookies and coffee or tea!