Best It University Of Copenhagen Podcasts (2025)

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Get to know the International Desk! 18:04

8h ago18:04

18:04

Lund University's International Desk - also called the Student Reception - is a catch-all service designed to be the first point of contact for any and all queries, whether you're a student, prospective student, or just someone curious about Lund University! In this episode, we give a brief overview of what the International Desk does and who it's …

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Special: The City of Lund and international students (part 2) 45:19

7d ago45:19

45:19

On the podcast, we've covered a lot on what Lund University has to offer its students, but what about support, guidance, and community from the local authority? The city of Lund (Lunds kommun, or Lund Municipality) is engaged in many initiatives and projects that aim to support internationals in the region, from helping them to settle in and find a…

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Special: The City of Lund and international students (part 1) 1:02:26

16d ago1:02:26

1:02:26

On the podcast, we've covered a lot on what Lund University has to offer its students, but what about support, guidance, and community from the local authority? The city of Lund (Lunds kommun, or Lund Municipality) is engaged in many initiatives and projects that aim to support internationals in the region, from helping them to settle in and find a…

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NanoLund: Lund's Centre for Nanoscience 28:08

24d ago28:08

28:08

Engaging more than 400 researchers, students and staff from the faculties of engineering, science and medicine, NanoLund is Sweden's largest research environment for nanoscience and nanotechnology. In this episode, host Areej Al-Sabban (a current student and student worker at LU Global Engagement) speaks to three guests involved in NanoLund at diff…

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Private Credit Investing in Volatile Times 38:03

25d ago38:03

38:03

Listen to Torsten Sløk, Apollo’s Chief Economist, and Jim Vanek, Partner and Co-Head Global Performing Credit, discuss why demand for private credit is expected to remain strong as the need for direct, larger, and more flexible financing is sticky and likely to be reinforced by economic uncertainty.By Torsten Sløk

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Immune responses and the gut microbiome 7:58

27d ago7:58

7:58

In this episode, Aleisha, Rory, Erika, and Janessa discuss Immune responses and the gut microbiome.By DIS Gut Reaction students

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Microbial ecology 9:10

28d ago9:10

9:10

In this episode, three very expert Ecologeeks discuss microbial ecology.By DIS Gut Reaction students

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Microbial diversity 8:34

27d ago8:34

8:34

In this episode, Summer, Daniella and Miranda discuss microbial diversity in the gut.By DIS Gut Reaction students

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Gut-brain-microbiome axis 7:26

27d ago7:26

7:26

In this episode, Grace, Cate and Elizabeth discuss the gut-brain-microbiome axis.By DIS Gut Reaction students

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Bacteria bros 4:30

27d ago4:30

4:30

In this episode, hosts Malini and Amanda interview an expert on Helicobacter pylori.By DIS Gut Reaction students

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Introduction to Digestion/GI tract/Microbiome 3:56

27d ago3:56

3:56

In this first episode, Carah, Brianna and Liam introduce us to the microbiome in the GI tract.By DIS Gut Reaction students

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Scandinavia's largest career fair, ARKAD 27:48

30d ago27:48

27:48

Hosted by the Student Union of Lund University's Faculty of Engineering (LTH), ARKAD is Scandinavia's biggest career fair, providing a venue for students of engineering, architecture, and adjacent disciplines to meet up to 175 exhibitors, including public and private-sector companies such as IKEA, AstraZeneca, Tetra Pak, Alfa Laval, and more. In th…

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Design, manufacture, compete: Lund Formula Student 26:22

1M ago26:22

26:22

Did you know that Lund University has a student racing team? Lund Formula Student represents Lund University at official Formula Student competitions across the world every year, competing against other universities with top-class car designs that are developed and manufactured entirely by students. In this episode, host Fabio Cavaliere (a current …

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Internships, exchanges, and adventures in Copenhagen 28:06

1M ago28:06

28:06

Copenhagen's proximity to Lund and the short commute time over the Öresund bridge makes the Danish capital a perfect place to find internships, exchange opportunities, and countless adventures during your time studying at Lund University. In this episode, host Megan Phillips (current student and student worker at LU Global Engagement) speaks to two…

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Credit Investing Amid Post “Liberation Day” Uncertainty 33:44

2M ago33:44

33:44

Listen to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Sløk and Robert Bittencourt, Partner and Co-Head of Opportunistic Credit at Apollo, discuss the impact of the Trump administration’s new trade regime on credit markets. In an environment of heightened uncertainty and ongoing trade negotiations, what should be the focus?…

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The Conversation: Discover Lund University research 25:37

2M ago25:37

25:37

Since 2017, Lund University has been a member of the The Conversation, a hub for accessible, cutting-edge research and analysis written by academics and researchers. In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU Communications) speaks to guest Ellen Albertsdóttir, who works with research communication at Lund University and is the coordinator for Lund U…

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Bella Voce student choir 25:33

2M ago25:33

25:33

Founded in 2000, women's choir Bella Voce is one of Lund University's most prominent student choirs, regularly performing in Lund and having achieved international success in recent years at Interkultur's international choir competitions. In this episode featuring music from Bella Voce, host Fabio Cavaliere (LU Global Engagement) speaks to current …

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Second-hand shopping in Sweden 33:41

2M ago33:41

33:41

Second-hand shopping is a fantastic way for students to save money and live more sustainably, and in Sweden, a strong culture of minimising waste means that you'll find a wealth of thrift stores, flea markets, and online retailers where you can buy second-hand without compromising on choice, style, or quality. In this episode, host Timothy Parker (…

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Living in Copenhagen, learning in Lund 31:18

3M ago31:18

31:18

Although most international students studying at Lund University enjoy the convenience of living in Lund, Malmö, or elsewhere in Skåne, some EU students can - and do - choose to live just over the border in Denmark's capital, Copenhagen, which is roughly an hour from Lund by train. In this episode, host Erik Kvist (LU External Relations) speaks to …

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Returning home after an exchange 34:44

3M ago34:44

34:44

The benefits of going on exchange studies are often discussed, but how does it feel once your exchange is finished and you've returned home? In this episode we delve a little into that question, as host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) speaks to three student guests about their exchange studies and what their experience has been like after …

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Beyond 60/40: Private Assets in an Era of High Public Valuations 26:54

3M ago26:54

26:54

Listen to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Sløk speak with Matt O’Mara, Apollo Partner and co-head of Apollo Aligned Alternatives, about how a combination of expensive public assets, recalcitrant inflation, and higher-for-longer interest rates could be creating new challenges for 60/40 portfolios and an attractive entry point to private markets.…

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Achieving the dream IKEA job: Julia Schnittger 26:01

3M ago26:01

26:01

As one of Sweden's most globally recognised brands, IKEA is an attractive employer for international students planning their career path after studying in Sweden and at Lund University. But what does the path from international student to landing that IKEA job actually look like? In this episode, host Helga Heun (LU Alumni Office) speaks to Lund al…

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Building intercultural skills with EUGLOH 31:43

3M ago31:43

31:43

One of the often-discussed benefits of living, studying or working in an international environment is the development of 'intercultural competence'. But what is intercultural competence exactly, and how can you build your intercultural skills while studying at Lund University? One effective method is to get involved with the European University All…

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Studying Swedish at Lund University 29:06

4M ago29:06

29:06

Sweden - and Lund in particular - has a very high rate of English proficiency, making it easy for international students to get by during their studies without speaking Swedish. However, for those of you who are considering staying longer-term in Sweden or just want to integrate better into Swedish society, learning Swedish offers many benefits, an…

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How Can Private IG Enhance Fixed Income Allocations? 29:54

4M ago29:54

29:54

Listen to Torsten Sløk, Apollo's Chief Economist and John Cortese, Partner and Global Head of trading at the Firm, explore a lesser-known area of private credit—Investment Grade Private Credit, or Private IG. In a wide-ranging conversation, they discuss what Private IG is, the key differences with public investment grade credit, secular drivers, it…

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The ARUA scholarship journey 18:59

4M ago18:59

18:59

While prospective students have several scholarship options to help support their studies at Lund University, one of the newest of our offerings is the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) scholarship: a selective and merit-based scholarship programme for high-achieving African students who have demonstrated academic excellence at one of t…

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'Spex' student theatre: An eccentric Lund tradition 25:23

4M ago25:23

25:23

Dating back to 1886, the 'spex' is an eccentric tradition of humorous, farcical theatre that is written, produced, and performed by Lund University students. Although the majority of spex at Lund University are performed in Swedish, the Kalmar spex has been performed in English since 2012, making it an exciting opportunity for international student…

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Staying cosy during the Swedish winter 27:23

4M ago27:23

27:23

International students often come to Lund University with an image of Sweden as cold, snowy and dark in the winter, and while winters in southern Sweden are milder than further north, the harshness of the Swedish winter can catch some by surprise. So, how can you prepare yourself for the Swedish winter, and what do Swedes do to stay cosy and comfor…

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Surviving and thriving with 17 roommates! 39:50

5M ago39:50

39:50

Most international students at Lund University will end up sharing a corridor, apartment or house with other students, but what happens when 17 students decide to live together in one house? In this episode, we look at one of the more dramatic and unusual shared living spaces in Lund for advice and tips on making it work with your roommates, whethe…

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Can Private Markets Be the Alternative to Lofty Public Market Valuations? 28:12

5M ago28:12

28:12

Listen to Torsten Sløk, Apollo’s Chief Economist and Alex Wright, Partner and Global Wealth Strategist at the firm, discuss the role of private markets in diversifying portfolios against a backdrop of significantly elevated public market valuations.By Torsten Sløk

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Balancing study and work as an international student 29:39

5M ago29:39

29:39

It's not uncommon for international students to work during their studies at Lund, whether it's a part-time job, internship, volunteer position or any number of other practical opportunities to round out your skillset. But taking on an additional demand on your time can come with risks. In this episode, host and current student Megan Phillips (LU I…

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Special: A cosy Christmas in Sweden 34:01

6M ago34:01

34:01

Christmas in Sweden is most widely considered a time to be cosy with family and friends, and enjoy a good bit of food and drink. But how does Christmas in Sweden compare to other countries, and what should incoming international students expect from their first Swedish holiday season? In this episode, host Daniel Gunnarsson (LU International Office…

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2025 Economic Outlook: Firing on All Cylinders 53:11

6M ago53:11

53:11

Listen to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Sløk discuss his 2025 Economic Outlook, with forecasts for GDP, inflation, and monetary policy. Plus: What are the implications for capital markets?By Torsten Sløk

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Applying to Lund: Application tips from our students 26:14

6M ago26:14

26:14

Want the latest tips for applying to study an international programme at Lund University? In this episode, host Maria Lindblad (LU International Office) speaks to guests Bénédicte Anthony and Megan Phillips for their insight into applying to study at Lund. Megan is a current Lund University student studying the Master's programme in Applied Cultura…

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The Swedish learning environment 29:56

6M ago29:56

29:56

One thing we often hear from international students coming to Lund is just how different the teaching style and learning environment in Sweden are compared to their previous university studies. In this episode, host Bénédicte Anthony (Master's graduate in Development Studies) speaks to Xiomara Seminarioc, also a graduate in Development Studies, abo…

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An internship semester in Naples 28:17

6M ago28:17

28:17

Many international programmes at Lund University offer the possibility of doing an internship, often with an employer abroad. In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) speaks to current international student Fabio Cavaliere, who has been undertaking one such internship with the Institute for Mediterranean Studies in Naples, Ita…

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Researching Swedish football: A conversation with Katarzyna Herd 25:05

6M ago25:05

25:05

Studying ethnology can allow students to pursue a host of different topics, and today we speak to Katarzyna Herd, one of Lund University's researchers and senior lecturers in the Division of Ethnology, about her particular research interest in sports, from Swedish football to international research into phenomena like sportswashing. Host Rebecca va…

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Well-being and health support services for international students 20:33

7M ago20:33

20:33

Moving abroad to study is an exciting time, but it also brings many challenges, and it's important that you're supported while undertaking your studies. At Lund University, our support services include the Student Health Centre and the Multifaith Chaplaincy, which are here to support your mental and physical wellbeing while studying. In this episod…

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Private Credit Investing in a Post-Fed Rate Cut World 33:45

7M ago33:45

33:45

Listen to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Sløk and Jim Vanek, Co-Head of Global Performing Credit at Apollo, discuss their views on what’s next for credit markets amid the Fed’s shift to easing monetary policy and the election of Donald Trump as the next US President.By Torsten Sløk

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Study tips for international students 32:18

7M ago32:18

32:18

Whether you're a prospective student wanting to get a head start on your study methods or a current student looking for tips and some study spot recommendations, we've got you covered in this episode. Join host Bénédicte Anthony (student worker at LU International Office) and guests Ngoc Quyen Do (Bachelor's programme in Development Studies) and Fa…

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Climate action at the UNFCCC in Bonn 33:16

7M ago33:16

33:16

One of the many opportunities international students have at Lund is getting to participate directly in some of the world's foremost organisations for action on climate change, and in this episode, we speak to three students who did just that: specifically, attending the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) in Bonn, German…

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Studying in Sustainable Sweden 31:44

7M ago31:44

31:44

Lund University is ranked as one of the most sustainable universities in the world, and Sweden has for many years been a popular destination for studying sustainability and the environment. But what does it mean to be 'sustainable', and what is it like to live and study in a country that prioritises sustainability so highly? In this episode, host B…

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Can AI think? A conversation with Peter Gärdenfors 21:07

8M ago21:07

21:07

With the rise of large language models like ChatGPT in recent years, almost every area of society stands to be impacted by these new innovations collectively termed 'AI', or artificial intelligence. But how intelligent actually are these technologies, and what might the future bring? Researchers at Lund University have already been grappling with t…

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Real Estate: Is This the Entry Point We’ve All Been Waiting For? 29:09

8M ago29:09

29:09

Listen to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Sløk and Jess Lipsey, a Partner in the Real Assets Group at Apollo, discuss their views on what might come next for real estate in general and real estate equity in particular, in the wake of an aggressive rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.By Torsten Sløk

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Climate Change and Society (LUCAS): A new international programme 23:12

8M ago23:12

23:12

This year Lund University celebrates the launch of a new international Master's programme, Climate Change and Society (acronymised as LUCAS), which will be open for applications starting in mid-October 2024 with studies starting in the autumn semester 2025. The programme is an English-taught 2-year Master's programme, delivered by the Lund Universi…

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From international student to professor: Michael Bossetta, Media and Communication Studies 26:14

8M ago26:14

26:14

Lund alumnus Michael Bossetta is an assistant professor and Associate Senior Lecturer in Media and Communication Studies at Lund University, and is a previous winner of the Forskar Grand Prix, a prize awarded to the best science communicators in Sweden. In this episode, host Helga Heun (LU Alumni Office) speaks to Michael about his journey from stu…

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Sweden and Swedishness 33:45

8M ago33:45

33:45

Wondering what to expect from Sweden and Swedish culture while you're here for your studies? In this episode, we dive into what a new international student can expect when they arrive for studies at Lund, from the oft-celebrated fika to standing around in queues; how you can take advantage of beautiful Swedish nature with allemansrätten, and how yo…

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Green travel: Belgium to Sweden by bike 28:34

9M ago28:34

28:34

Many international students fly to Sweden for their studies, but for one student this year, the nearly 900km journey didn't deter Ludovic Prick from choosing the greener option of cycling most of the way from Belgium to Lund, Sweden. In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) speaks to Ludo about his travels, discussing what it …

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The Fed Kicks off an Easing Cycle: What’s Next for the Economy and Financial Markets? 45:15

9M ago45:15

45:15

Listen to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Sløk discuss his views on what the recent rate cut by the US Federal Reserve means for the future of US growth and inflation. Also: What impact will lower rates have on financial markets?By Torsten Sløk

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A Guide to Student Associations 24:25

9M ago24:25

24:25

Student Associations form a rich part of Lund University's student life, and offer a huge range of communities and interest groups for new students to get involved with. In this episode, host Elliott Gunnell (LU International Office) speaks to international student guests Areej Al-Sabban and Leonie Feick about the Student Associations of Lund, draw…

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