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  • +/-Mar 17 2010Internships at the Embassy of Sweden in London for autumn 2010By:
    The Embassy is offering Swedish students the opportunity to apply for internships with the Embassy within the section for political and economical affairs, the section for press, information and culture, the section for migration and consular affairs as well as the Defence Department.
  • +/-Mar 12 2010Paul A. Levine presents new book on Raoul Wallenberg at the Swedish residenceBy:
    “I don’t know if I am [their] guest or their prisoner”, Raoul Wallenberg said on January 17, 1945 – words which would be his last to be heard officially. The Swedish diplomat, who during the last year of the Holocaust was instrumental in saving many thousands of Hungarian Jews from Nazi deportation, has become mythical, a hero whose fate is shrouded in mystery and rumours. Some sixty-five years after his disappearance, a number of honored guests gathered at the residence of the Swedish Ambassador to mark the launch of Paul A. Levine’s book on Wallenberg, “Raoul Wallenberg in Budapest: Myth, History and Holocaust 1944-1945.”
  • +/-Mar 12 2010BFI London Lesbian and Gay Film FestivalBy:
    Now in its 24th year, the UK's third-largest film festival attracts hundreds of visiting filmmakers, cast, crew and over 250,000 visitors each year. Taking place between 17 and 31 March at BFI Southbank and selected venues around the city, the festival aims to capture the diversity of themes tackled by gay film.
  • +/-Mar 10 2010The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo - in cinemas from March 12By:
    Based on the world wide best selling thriller by Stieg Larsson, published in the UK by Maclehose Press/Quercus, THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO is a gripping thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat.
  • +/-Mar 10 2010Announcement of the World's Largest Children's Literature AwardBy:
    The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA) of 5 million SEK, approximately 450,000 GBP, will be announced on Wednesday March 24 at 13.00 CET.
  • +/-Mar 10 2010Tonbruket - UK tourBy:
    Former e.s.t (Esbjörn Svensson Trio) bassist Dan Berglund will release his first solo recording in early 2010 and tour the UK with his band 'Tonbruket' from 13 March - 1 April.
  • +/-Mar 5 2010Vasaloppet - the world's largest cross country ski raceBy:
    Vasaloppet Winter Week attracts thousands of cross country skiers from all over the world.
  • +/-Mar 1 2010The Swedenborg Society 200 YearsBy:
    'Voltaire said that the most extraordinary man in recorded history was Charles XII. I would disagree: the most extraordinary man - if we admit such superlatives - was that mysterious subject of Charles XII, Emanuel Swedenborg'. -Jorge Luis Borges
  • +/-Feb 23 2010Fees for non EU/EEA students to be introduced in autumn term of 2011By:
    'In connection with the introduction of fees, the Government proposes that two grant systems be launched.
  • +/-Feb 23 2010Recyclable lighting and glowing wallpapersBy:
    Swedish and American researchers have produced a new, inexpensive and recyclable lighting component using the new super material graphene.
  • +/-Feb 18 2010Statement of Foreign Policy 2010By:
    Each February, the Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs presents the Government's Statement of Foreign Policy to the Swedish Parliament (Riksdagen). The Statement outlines the direction of the Government´s foreign policy for the coming year and is followed by a debate in the Riksdag.
  • +/-Feb 18 2010Ann-Sofie Back at London Fashion WeekBy:
    Swedish fashion designer, Ann-Sofie Back, has been showing her collections as part of London Fashion Week since 2005 and this year is no exception.
  • +/-Feb 8 2010Photographer Jannica Honey at Zed Art in Edinburgh.By:
    ‘Award winning fashion and fine art photographer Jannica Honey´s new exhibition ‘STHLM, go away to come home’ at Zed Art in Edinburgh (until end of February) is the result of two year´s worth of journeys back home. It allows the viewers a glimpse into the personal life of a family and a city through the perspective of someone who belongs and yet is also an outsider.'
  • +/-Feb 4 2010Erik Hassle is backBy:
    Swedish music sensation Erik Hassle will be touring the UK until the beginning of March and his single 'Hurtful' will be released on 7 February.
  • +/-Feb 1 2010Gustaf III and his Grand Tour – talk by Neil Kent,18 FebruaryBy:
    King Gustaf III of Sweden (1746 – 1792) was known for his love and support of the Arts.
  • +/-Jan 29 2010The Swedenborg Society 200 YearsBy:
    'Voltaire said that the most extraordinary man in recorded history was Charles XII. I would disagree: the most extraordinary man - if we admit such superlatives - was that mysterious subject of Charles XII, Emanuel Swedenborg'. -Jorge Luis Borges
  • +/-Jan 22 2010‘KRISTINA’ by Benny Andersson & Björn UlvaeusBy:
    ‘ABBA’s Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, songwriters of the musicals “Chess” and “Mamma Mia!”, are presenting, for one night only, the UK premiere of the concert version of their epic musical “KRISTINA” at the Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 14 April.’
  • +/-Jan 20 2010Women in Business and Politics - SeminarBy:
    The case of gender equality continues to make headlines and statistics keep showing gaps in the distribution of men and women at senior management level positions. To highlight this topic and to discuss experiences and opinions, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce is hosting a high profile seminar on 2 February 2010. The seminar will be moderated by Cherie Blair, QC and includes prominent speakers from the world of British and Swedish politics and business.
  • +/-Jan 15 2010Swedish lutenist in concert.By:
    Magnus Andersson can be heard playing the theorbo in 2 concerts with the International Baroque Players – in Oxford on 18 January and in London at St George's Hanover Sq, on 20 January.
  • +/-Jan 11 2010Anders Borg at LSEBy:
    The Embassy of Sweden is organising a visit to London by Sweden's Finance Minister, Mr Anders Borg, on 14 January. As part of the visit Anders Borg will give a speech on fiscal consolidation at the London School of Economics.
  • +/-Jan 6 2010Greta Garbo Came to DonegalBy:
    Swedish born actress Caroline Lagerfelt is playing the role of Greta Garbo in the world premiere of award winning Irish playwright Frank McGuiness’ new play at the Tricycle Theatre in north London.
  • +/-Jan 1 2010Stockholm - Europe's Green Capital 2010By:
    Stockholm is the first city to be named European Green Capital by the European Commission.
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