• Populism and Polarization in Europe

    Eden 236 Allhelgona kyrkogata 14, Lund, Sweden

    📖 Join us for a new lecture to explore the impact of affective political polarization and populism on Europe's political dynamics 🌍 Alexander Ryan will explain the tendency for party supporters to dislike and distrust those from the other party - the phenomenon of affective polarization - and why it matters. Jonathan Polk examines how […]

  • Hot Chocolate Stand

    AF-Borgen Sandgatan 2, Lund, Sweden

    Come drink hot chocolate and learn about UPF Lund! (No Studentlund required) Have any questions? Reach out to our vice-president Joosep Raudsepp at vice.president@upflund.se.   2.14.0.0

  • Documentary Screening

    UPF Office (4th floor) Sandgatan 2, Lund, Sweden

    UPF Lund invites you to a Documentary Screening in our office, on the 4th floor of AF Borgen! After the documentary, a hangout will be organised. Studentlund and UPF memberships are required to attend this event. Get your Studentlund membership here (valid for one semester) and your UPF membership here (valid for one full year […]

  • Get Active with UPF!

    Café Athen, AF-borgen Sandgatan 2, Lund, Sweden

    Welcome to our second 'Get Active' event of this operational year! Ready to begin your amazing student life in Lund? Want to get active with other international students from all over the world? Ready to be a part of UPF's global network for your career in foreign policy or International relations? Join us on Wednesday, […]

  • Power Plays in a Multipolar World: Mapping India’s Global Game

    Eden Auditorium - Eden Hörsal Allhelgona kyrkogata 14, Lund, Sweden

    Join 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 HĂ€lsningsgillet!

    AF-Borgen Sandgatan 2, Lund, Sweden

    On Friday the 24th of January, Akademiska Föreningen (AF) holds the Spring semester HĂ€lsningsgillet 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

    Pufendorfsalen, Juridicum Lilla GrÄbrödersgatan 4, 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, Sweden

    Donald 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 MĂ„rtensgatan 15, Lund, Sweden

    Join us for the annual UPF Valentine’s Sittning! This gathering will be held at the Göteborg Nation, a romantic haven of red and pink. đŸŒčđŸ·âœš Start the night with a welcome drink, indulge in a three-course dinner, and let the festivities continue with an afterparty! đŸŽ¶đŸ’ƒ 💕 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

    VĂ€lkommen till ett spĂ€nnande och lĂ€rorikt föredrag om diplomatyrket – dĂ„, nu och i framtiden! 🌍 Vad innebĂ€r det egentligen att vara diplomat? Hur har yrket utvecklats genom Ă„ren, och vad krĂ€vs för att arbeta inom utrikesförvaltningen idag? Kom och lyssna pĂ„ Jenny Lennung Malmqvist, kanslirĂ„d pĂ„ 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 […]