Arrival guide
Orientation Canvas page
You are welcome to join our Orientation Canvas page and learn more about how to navigate the first stages of your semester as an exchange student at Malmö University.
Orientation Canvas
Orientation schedule
Please note that the information below might be subject to change, and is still being finalised. Visit this webpage for regular updates.
Monday 25 August– Welcome Day!
10.00–12.00 Welcome Hangout!
Location: Malmö University Niagara 2nd floor A side (Norra Neptunigatan 1, 211 18 Malmö, Sweden)
Organiser: International Office
To start off the Orientation Programme we would like to invite you to Malmö University Niagara for a hangout where you can meet fellow students that are starting their studies as yourself, and get to know future classmates and friends! The location is the second floor of Niagara building, and its a convenient 1 min walk to Orkanen for the Welcome Meeting later.
13.00–14.30 Welcome Meeting!
Location: Orkanen D138 (Nordenskiöldsgatan 10, 211 19 Malmö)
Organiser: International Office
Welcome to the introductory session. We have prepared plenty of helpful information to help you get started at Malmö University. You will meet the staff of the International Office and Malmö University and get a glimpse of what lies ahead during the week. Representatives from the Student Union, the Erasmus Student Network, and the Buddy Programme will also join the meeting.
14.40 – 15.15 Safety and Security
Location: Orkanen D138 (Nordenskiöldsgatan 10, 211 19 Malmö)
Organiser: Security Services
If any lecture has it all, it is this one. Emergency evacuation information, Swedish laws you are probably unaware of. Don’t miss it. Trust us; you will want to know what to do if you lock yourself in a classroom late at night.
15.30 Picnic + Volleyball
Meeting point: Scaniabadet Volleyball courts (Malmö Beach Arena, 211 71 Malmö)
Organiser: Buddy Programme
Get acquainted with the Buddy Programme by playing some beach volleyball and having some snacks. No level of volleyball experience required, this is a social event. Please bring something to sit on, some snacks and wear your swimsuit in case the weather calls for a quick dip.
Tuesday 26 August
13.00–15.00 Love, Work & Play
Location: Orkanen D138 (Nordenskiöldsgatan 10, 211 19 Malmö)
Organiser: Student Health Services
An interactive workshop that helps you understand how you can make the best out of your studies in Malmö. We will talk about ways to find the balance between studies, student life, stress, recovery and fun and discuss how you as a student can adapt to the new situation.
16.00–17.30 Welcome Mingle
Location: Malmö City Hall, (Stortorget 2, 211 34 Malmö)
Organiser: Malmö City
(TICKET ONLY EVENT) Malmö City is welcoming you to the City Hall for a mingle with Mayor of Malmö, the Vice-Chancellor of Malmö University and the President of Malmö Student Union, for finger food and a official welcome to your studies here in Malmö!
Please bare in mind that this a ticket only event, and there is a set amount of tickets available. Tickets will be distributed the week before and at the Welcome Mingle as well. More information will be shared as we get closer the Orientation Programme.
Wednesday 27 August
13.00 – 14.00 Library + Book circle, and IT Computer Introduction
Location: Orkanen D138 (Nordenskiöldsgatan 10, 211 19 Malmö)
Organisers: Library and IT department
Get yourself with familiar with the Library and services that it offers to all MaU students, such as the highly popular Book circle that is organized annually! Additionally, the IT department will provide a basic understanding of the IT system, on how to navigate and use it.
14.15–15.00 Swedish Academic System
Location: Orkanen D138 (Nordenskiöldsgatan 10, 211 19 Malmö)
Organiser: Writing Center + Learning Support
An introduction the Swedish Academic system, and the way that studies overall are conducted at the university. Additionally, the session will also cover an introduction to the Learning Support services and how you can potentially get a little extra cash on the side, during your studies here
Thursday 28 August
13.00 – 14.00 Malmö City presentation
Location: Orkanen D138 (Nordenskiöldsgatan 10, 211 19 Malmö)
Organisers: Malmö City
For this session, we have representatives from Malmö City giving you a welcome and overlook of what Malmö has to offer to all new residents.
14.15–15.00 Your bridge to the future
Location: Orkanen D138 (Nordenskiöldsgatan 10, 211 19 Malmö)
Organiser: Study and Career, Social Innovation, and Drivhuset
For this session, we will have staff from the university that will cover topics such as soft and professional skills development by the Study & Carrier service, and entrepreneurship and start-up building by Drivhust and Social Innovation. Do you have any ideas tinkering in your head, then come by!
Friday 29 August
13.30 – 14.30 Neighbourly bonds
Location: Niagara NI:A0506, NI:A0606 and NI:A0607 (Nordenskiöldsgatan 1, 211 19 Malmö)
Organiser: Housing Office
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14.30 – 16.30 Student Associations Fair
Location: Orkanen lobby floor (Nordenskiöldsgatan 10, 211 19 Malmö)
During this fair, you will have the opportunity to discover what Malmö University has to offer in terms of student associations. You can also sign up for a Student Union membership and explore various student associations and their activities.
Introduction for Swedish-speaking students
If you are already familiar with Sweden and Malmö you can join the introduction days Tjuvkik (in Swedish) instead or as well. You can choose the parts of both Tjuvkik and the Orientation that are relevant to you.
Video
https://youtube.com/embed/OSxW1WAJJO8?enablejsapi=1&rel=0&showinfo=1&controls=1
