Power Plays in a Multipolar World: Mapping India’s Global Game
Eden Auditorium - Eden Hörsal Allhelgona kyrkogata 14, Lund, SwedenJoin us in this lecture to explore India's strategic choices in the Indo-Pacific, examining its relations with regional powers, balancing collaboration and competition, and navigating a multipolar world. Key themes include responses to China's influence, partnerships with Japan, South Korea, the EU, and India's evolving global ambitions 🌏🇮🇳 Professor Jagannath Panda, head of the Stockholm […]
Come see UPF at Hälsningsgillet!
AF-Borgen Sandgatan 2, Lund, SwedenOn Friday the 24th of January, Akademiska Föreningen (AF) holds the Spring semester Hälsningsgillet in AF-Borgen. This is a great opportunity to discover some of Lund's student associations, including UPF! Come by our table to meet some of our members, ask questions or just to learn more about UPF. We look forward to seeing you […]
The Relevance of Humanitarian Law in Times of Heightened Conflicts
Pufendorf Lilla Gråbrödersgatan 3C, Lund, Sweden📖 Join us on Jan. 30th for a lecture exploring the critical role of humanitarian law during periods of intensified conflict, emphasising its principles, applications, and challenges. This lecture will examine how the legal frameworks protect civilians, combatants, and aid efforts, ensuring accountability and promoting the core idea of humanity amidst contemporary global crises 🌍 […]
Trump and Europe: Choices for the European Union
Eden Auditorium - Eden Hörsal Allhelgona kyrkogata 14, Lund, SwedenDonald Trump’s election as U.S. president raises pressing questions about Europe’s future. With growing security challenges, the war in Ukraine, and shifting U.S. priorities, Europe faces a choice: deepen internal cooperation or maintain reliance on an increasingly unpredictable ally. In this talk, experts in the field will discuss the impact on security, environmental policy, and […]
Valentine’s Sittning 💌 (Sign-up until 27/01)
Göteborgs Nation Ö:a Mårtensgatan 15, Lund, SwedenJoin us for the annual UPF Valentine’s Sittning! This gathering will be held at the Göteborg Nation, a romantic haven of red and pink. 🌹🍷✨ Start the night with a welcome drink, indulge in a three-course dinner, and let the festivities continue with an afterparty! 🎶💃 💕 Get ready for an evening filled with laughter, […]
The Rise and Fall of Hezbollah
Eden 236 Allhelgona kyrkogata 14, Lund, Sweden📖 The current geopolitical landscape in the Middle East is constantly evolving, especially with the ongoing role of groups like Hezbollah. Are you interested in understanding how their history and actions have shaped Lebanon and the broader Middle East region? 🌍 This lecture will examine Hezbollah’s history and its impact on Lebanon and the region […]
(SWE) The Diplomatic Profession
Välkommen till ett spännande och lärorikt föredrag om diplomatyrket – då, nu och i framtiden! 🌍 Vad innebär det egentligen att vara diplomat? Hur har yrket utvecklats genom åren, och vad krävs för att arbeta inom utrikesförvaltningen idag? Kom och lyssna på Jenny Lennung Malmqvist, kansliråd på Personalavdelningen vid Utrikesdepartementet, som delar med sig av […]
Syria after the Assads
Eden Auditorium - Eden Hörsal Allhelgona kyrkogata 14, Lund, Sweden📖 Since 1971, Hafez al-Assad and later his son, Bashar al-Assad, have held a tight grip on power in Syria. The 2011 uprising, which began as peaceful protests, quickly escalated into a devastating civil war, drawing in global and regional actors. After decades of Assad family rule marked by authoritarian governance, the fallout of Assad […]
🌸✨Flower Power Sittning✨🌼
Östgöta Nation Adelgatan 4, Lund, SwedenGet ready to groove at Östgöta Nation on March 6th! 🕺💃 Throw on your best floral fits, channel your inner hippie, and let’s spread peace, love, and good vibes all night long. 🌿✌️ Enjoy an evening filled with delicious food, lively songs, and unforgettable memories as we celebrate in true 60s and 70s style. Don’t […]
Women’s Grassroots Movements in Brazil
Eden 129 Allhelgona kyrkogata 14, Lund, Sweden📖 Join us for a lecture exploring Brazilian women’s grassroots movements from a decolonial perspective, highlighting their resistance to colonial and geopolitical power structures. This lecture will explore how these movements address social injustices and advocate for transformative change, emphasizing local agency, intersectionality, and bottom-up activism in the fight for gender equality and human rights […]
Career Talk: Human Rights, Biodiversity and Climate Change
Eden 222A Allhelgona kyrkogata 14, Lund, SwedenJoin us for an engaging career talk with Dr. Claudia Ituarte-Lima, a global expert in human rights and environmental law!🤩 In this career talk, Dr. Ituarte-Lima will share insights into navigating an international career in environmental law, the challenges of working at the intersection of legal research and policymaking, and the impact of her work […]
Chinese Media Consumption: From Censorship to Influencers
Eden Auditorium - Eden Hörsal Allhelgona kyrkogata 14, Lund, Sweden📖 Join us for this upcoming lecture examining the evolving state of freedom of expression in China, exploring censorship, digital surveillance, and state influence over media. This lecture will analyze the impact of government policies on independent journalism, online discourse, and the global information landscape, highlighting challenges faced by journalists, activists, and civil society 🌏🇨🇳 […]