Get involved in student life
As a student, you have many opportunities to get involved in activities and student organisations. This is a great way to develop valuable skills, make lasting connections, and support your fellow students and the University. See below for a list of opportunities.
You can join:
or become:
- an international mentor
- a student ambassador on Unibuddy
- a leader for SI sessions
- a study support mentor
- a note-taker
- a student health and safety representative
Join a student nation
The student nations are large, student-only social clubs that are unique to Sweden. Each nation has its own special atmosphere. Getting involved with the nations is a great way to make friends and enjoy student life.
Join a student association
There are many student associations connected to life at Lund University, all run by and for students. These associations focus on a wide range of interests, including music, theatre, politics, religion, and more.
Join a student union
Student unions represent student interests and play an active role in shaping how the University is run. They also organise social activities, welcome events for new students, career fairs, and various projects and committees. As a student, it’s easy to get involved and gain valuable leadership experience through union work.
Get involved in the Academic Society
The Academic Society ('Akademiska Föreningen', in Swedish) or simply 'AF' is made up of twelve committees that organise activities ranging from film and radio to poetry and student theatre. In addition to these committees, AF includes a wide range of affiliated student associations. Many of AF’s activities take place in the AF Building ('AF-borgen', in Swedish), located in the heart of the park Lundagård. It’s also a great spot to grab a coffee or study in a relaxed atmosphere.
Become a member in Studentlund
Studentlund is a unique membership that brings together the three pillars of student life in Lund: the student nations, the student unions and the Academic Society. You’re not required to join Studentlund, but becoming a member means you can truly make the most of student life in Lund.
About Studentlund and how to join on their website
Become an international mentor
As an international mentor, you can give new international students a warm welcome, just as you probably experienced yourself when you came to Lund. By taking an active role during Arrival Day, the Orientation Weeks and their first semester, you can help them adjust to a new environment and student life. Of course, Swedish students are also encouraged to apply!
Become an international mentor
Become a student ambassador on Unibuddy
As a Lund University Student Ambassador, you'll have the opportunity to connect with prospective students by answering their questions through the Unibuddy platform and sharing your own unique experiences of life at Lund. You will also play an important role in student recruitment efforts by creating content for social channels and by writing and participating in live events.
Become a Lund University Student Ambassador
Become a leader for SI sessions
If you enjoy leading and working in groups, have a pedagogical mind and want to earn some extra money, apply to become an SI session leader. You will help a group of students from a specific course to study relevant course material.
Become a leader for SI sessions
Become a study support mentor
Become a study support mentor to help a fellow student with a disability, earn some extra money, and develop new skills. Note that a Swedish personal identity number is required for this role.
Become a note-taker
As a note-taker, you will take lecture and seminar notes for one or more students who have been approved for learning support. You will be paid a fee. Note that a Swedish personal identity number is required for this role.
Become a student health and safety representative
If you are interested in contributing to a good and safe study environment at your department, in your programme or in your course, you can apply to become a student health and safety representative. The role focuses on both the physical and the psychosocial study environment.