{"id":2828,"date":"2026-04-14T12:28:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T12:28:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intercult.se\/2026\/04\/14\/eu-day-at-sodertorn-university-perspectives-on-democracy-from-sweden-to-brussels\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T12:28:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T12:28:28","slug":"eu-day-at-sodertorn-university-perspectives-on-democracy-from-sweden-to-brussels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/intercult.se\/en\/2026\/04\/14\/eu-day-at-sodertorn-university-perspectives-on-democracy-from-sweden-to-brussels\/","title":{"rendered":"EU Day at S\u00f6dert\u00f6rn University: Perspectives on democracy &#8211; from Sweden to Brussels"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>How is democracy doing in Europe?<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>What challenges does the EU face?<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>What are the career opportunities for those who want to work on EU issues?<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you a student, doctoral student or employee at S\u00f6dert\u00f6rn University, Red Cross University or KTH within Campus Flemingsberg?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcome to an inspiring day at S\u00f6dert\u00f6rn University on May 12<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the day, you will have the opportunity to listen to engaging lectures and panel discussions with experts and professionals, as well as gain valuable information on internship and career paths in the EU.   <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the opportunity to deepen your knowledge, ask questions and make valuable contacts. We look forward to seeing you on May 12! <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Where?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> S\u00f6dert\u00f6rn University<br \/>\n<\/span><b>When?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> May 12 10.00-18.00<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>How to get there? <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The day is divided into three parts, see full program below.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Part 1: Information table and exhibition in Foyer MA5<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10.00-12.00 Open exhibition table at the main entrance <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Part 2: EU and democracy from different perspectives in Auditorium MB416<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12.00-17.00 Lectures and panel discussions <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Part 3: Closing mingle in Foyer 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17.00-18.00 Mingle, networking and coffee <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration is required for parts 2 and 3, <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=rmkwr2F_bkmqko-d4oD3n2bYAAbFrWhMh-KOT8orPg5UN0U4TkFZODZDU1czWUxXSjVKMkdCR0owTC4u&amp;route=shorturl\">and can be done here<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Please note that you must be a student, doctoral student or employee at S\u00f6dert\u00f6rn University, Red Cross University or KTH within Campus Flemingsberg?<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Full program:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Part 1 &#8211; Infocenter Foyer MA5<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>10.00-12.00 Information table and exhibition<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the morning you can meet the organizers and partners of the event and get answers to questions about their activities as well as about studies, internships and career paths in the EU. Meet representatives from Europa Direkt Stockholm\/Intercult, Student Ambassadors for EU Careers, SH&#8217;s International Office\/Student Affairs and Study and Career Advisors at SH. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Part 2 &#8211; Auditorium MB416<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>12.00-12.15 <\/b><b>Opening of the day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>12.15-13.15<\/b><b> The road to an EU career &#8211; experiences and tips from those in the know<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you dream of a career in the EU institutions? Would you like to know how to take the first step towards your EU career? In this inspiring session, you will meet people who have already made the journey &#8211; from traineeships to established roles in EU organizations. They will share their experiences, insights and concrete tips to help you navigate the path to an EU career.   <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Moderator:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Alexandra \u00d6rnberg Schenck zu Schweinsberg<\/strong>, Student Ambassador for EU Careers at Stockholm University<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Participants:  <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Helena Hanke<\/strong>, HR Assistant, European Parliament Luxembourg<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Agnieszka Ratajczak<\/strong> &#8211; former Blue Book trainee and former Student Ambassador for EU Careers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>13.15-13.30 BREAK<\/strong><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>13.30-14.00 Experiences from ongoing work in Ukraine &#8211; Lecture<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Speaker:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Jason Murphy<\/strong>, Nurse and Lecturer at the Red Cross College<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>14.00-14.50 Journalism, disinformation and EU security &#8211; Panel discussion<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do we navigate an information landscape where the truth is constantly challenged? This panel discussion explores the impact of disinformation on our democracy and the role of the media in safeguarding security, both from a European and national perspective. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Moderator: Jessica Gustafsson<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<strong>Jessica Gustafsson<\/strong>, PhD and Senior Lecturer in Media and Communication Studies at S\u00f6dert\u00f6rn University<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Participants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Johan Wullt<\/strong>, Head of the Communication Department, Representation of the European Commission in Sweden<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Per Enerud<\/strong>, Senior Analyst, Swedish Psychological Defense Agency &#8211; Information Influence  <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Henrik Sk\u00f6ld<\/strong>, Reporter at SVT&#8217;s verification desk<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Jakob Kerren<\/strong>, EU-focused freelance journalist<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>14.50-15.00 BREAK  <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>15.00-16.00 Culture, education and civil society as democratic defense &#8211; Speech followed by discussion<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can culture be our main line of defence against polarization? While engagement is growing, financial resources are being squeezed &#8211; from cuts to Swedish public education to the tough negotiations on the EU&#8217;s next long-term budget. In this session, we explore  <\/span><b>i  <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how access to culture and education directly affects our democratic health. We shed light on the issue through the experience of both the Parliament here at home and the work on the ground in the European Parliament. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Moderator : Rasmus Kal\u00e9n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<br \/>\n<strong>Rasmus Kal\u00e9n<\/strong>, Project Coordinator Europe Direct Stockholm\/Intercult and student at S\u00f6dert\u00f6rn University<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Speakers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Alice Bah Kuhnke <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(MP), MEP and member of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE), rapporteur for AgoraEU and former Minister for Culture and Democracy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Malin Danielsson<\/b> (L), Member of Parliament and spokesperson for cultural policy, vice-chair of the Culture Committee and deputy member of the EU Committee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><br \/>\n16.00-16.50 Local perspective &#8211; how do we engage on democracy issues? Panel discussion <\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do we translate great democratic ideals into concrete engagement in everyday life? How can we increase voter turnout in both national and European elections, especially in areas where distrust of politicians and civic institutions is highest? In this conversation, we shift the focus to the local perspective and explore how we can build engagement and trust through culture, urban development and leadership.    <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><b>Moderator : Per Johansson<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<br \/>\n<strong>Per Johansson<\/strong>, Head of Unit European Parliament Local Office <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Panelists<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Karin Lekberg<\/strong>, Cultural strategist with focus on urban development, Flemingsberg Block Party<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Aza Cheragwandi<\/strong> (S), Municipal Council Huddinge Municipality  <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Pedram Afsari<\/strong>, Director of the Technical Museum in Tensta<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Karl-Oskar Lindgren<\/strong>, Professor of Political Science at Uppsala University<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>16.50-17.00 Closing words<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Part 3 &#8211; Foyer 4<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>17.00-18.00<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We end the day with an informal mingle, where you will have the opportunity to make new contacts and discuss the day&#8217;s topics with the speakers and other students. 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