Alumni events

Explore upcoming events for Lund University alumni. From professional development webinars to social gatherings and cultural events in Sweden and around the world. Don’t forget to register in the Alumni Network to get the latest event updates.

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Events autumn 2025

Virtual events (Zoom)

7 October | 12:00 | Book Club: Author Talk with Amanda Svensson | Zoom

Amanda Svensson had her major breakthrough with the debut novel Hey Dolly (2008) and has since published several acclaimed books. The Book Club’s pick is Själens Telegraf. The webinar will be held on Zoom and can be watched afterwards, but registration is required to access the recording. An invitation with a registration link will be sent by email and through Lundensaren, the alumni newsletter.

In-person events abroad and in Lund

9 October | Beijing

Sweden Alumni Event in Beijing. This event welcomes alumni from all Swedish universities.

13 October | 19:00 | Debate in Lund: Is globalisation dead – and should we mourn it if so? | Lund

An engaging discussion (in Swedish) about the future of globalisation and its consequences for society. The debate will take place at Grand Hotel in Lund.

Debate in Lund or 'Debatt i Lund' is open to the public, but the Alumni Network has reserved 20 seats for members – which are now fully booked. Please note that registration is binding. If you would like to receive the recording of the event, you can register to have it sent to you.

Sign up to get the recording link – registration form (in Swedish)

15 October | Taipei

Sweden Alumni Event in Taipei. This event welcomes alumni from all Swedish universities.

Interested in attending? Please send an e-mail to info [at] alumni [dot] lu [dot] se (info[at]alumni[dot]lu[dot]se)

21 October | 18:30 | Alumni Event | Amsterdam

Alumni mingle hosted by Lund University in collaboration with the School of Economics and Management.

28 October | 16:00 | Biotech Unlocked: Future Food Systems and Value Chains | New York

An exciting event organised by Lund University Foundation and the Swedish Consulate, featuring speakers from Lund University, Tetra Pak and Oatly. The event explores technology, market, and industry within global food systems and how challenges in food supply, nutrition, sustainability and safety can be turned into opportunities.

The invitation is aimed at alumni working in the food supply chain, investors, and researchers in green transition. Interested in attending? Please send a request to info [at] alumni [dot] lu [dot] se (info[at]alumni[dot]lu[dot]se).

8 November | 14:30 | Alumni event and Odeum’s “Just Brahms” concert | Lund

Alumni event in collaboration with Odeum and the Lund University Academic Orchestra. The evening begins with an alumni mingle with representatives from Lund University and Odeum, followed by a concert featuring works by Johannes Brahms, including his first piano concerto in D minor. Markus Kvint is soloist and Patrik Andersson conducts.

60 free seats are available for alumni via special invitation. Registration required. Spots will be allocated on a rolling basis until capacity is reached.

The concert is also open to the public with ticket purchase. An invitation with a registration link will be sent by email.

18 November | 18:30 | Alumni Event | Seoul

Alumni event at the Residence of the Swedish Ambassador together with eight leading universities in Sweden and South Korea.

Register for the Alumni Event in Seoul – Google Form

12 December | 15:30 | Lucia with the Alumni Network

An invitation will be sent via email to all Alumni Network members residing in Skåne.

This event is fully booked.

Events spring 2026

In-person events abroad and in Lund

19 January | Alumni Reception | Santiago

Held at the Swedish Ambassador’s Residence in Chile together with 5 other Swedish universities.

More information coming soon.

Did you miss an event?

Some of our online events are recorded. If you wish to receive a link to the recording, please contact the Alumni Relations Office directly via email info [at] alumni [dot] lu [dot] se (info[at]alumni[dot]lu[dot]se).

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