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The board consists of:
Jacob Haapala – President
Jasmin Sturesson – Vice President
Dennis Olofsson – Pub Manager
Jonathan Jaginder – Purchase Manager
Erik Edelönn – Event Manager
Vacant – Kitchen Manager
Elin Kjellsson – Marketing Manager
Felicia Pålsson – Staff Manager
Karl-Johan Djervbrant – House Manager

UFO stands for University Friendship Organization and the purpose of UFO is to help students of Halmstad University make new friends, socialize and experience what Halmstad and Sweden has to offer. UFO is run by students at Halmstad University that plan and organize activities, trips and other events non-profit for international as well as Swedish students. To name a few previous happenings, UFO has arranged trips to Lapland (north of Sweden), moose safari, Liseberg in Gothenburg, ice skating in Helsingborg, skiing at Vallåsen, barbecues and mini golf.

To participate in UFO’s events and interest groups you do not need to be a member of the Student Union (Halmstad Studentkår), but if you are you will get a discount on participation fees and tickets. Please follow our Facebook page UFO Halmstad Studentkår, where you will find up-to-date information regarding events, activities and trips, and be able to connect with other students. You are welcome to contact us directly on our Facebook page.

The UFO board consists of:
Melinda Lilliehorn – President
Oskar Nilsson – Vice President
Vacant – Buddy Manager
Muhammad Rado Patowary – Marketing Manager
Vacant – Marketing Manager
Hadassa Creson – Event Manager
Vacant – Event Manager
Vacant – Business Contact
Jessica Zetterström – UFO ambassador

The Buddy Programme is a mentorship arranged by the University Friendship Organization and the Coordinator for international students at the Student Union. Membership in the Student Union is not required and all students, international as well as Swedish, are welcome to apply. Together with your Buddy you can plan activities in your free time, practice English, Swedish or other languages or just keep in touch in case you encounter problems and need some guidance. Or why not start a Buddy group with your new friends? We will try to match you to a Buddy with interests similar to yours. Just fill in the form and we will contact you as soon as we have a match.

Having a Buddy
If you are new at the university or looking to meet new friends, you can apply to get a Buddy. It is up to you and your Buddy to decide what you want to do together. Perhaps you can go shopping, have a traditional Swedish “fika” (coffee and a snack), study, go to the gym together, bake, cook or visit new places. The Student Union and Halmstad University will also plan activities that you can join together. Having a buddy is a great way to make the most out of life as a student!

Becoming Someone’s Buddy
Being a Buddy is a lot of fun. You get to make friends for life, learn about different cultures and languages or maybe try a new hobby. It also means a lot of responsibility. To help you be the best Buddy you can be, we have written down what is and what is not expected of you as a Buddy in the contract you can find below. When you have fulfilled your contract and finished one term as a Buddy, you will receive a written certificate to show that you have dedicated your free time to helping someone out. Excellent for you and for your future work life!

If you have questions about the Buddy programme, please contact the Coordinator for International Students.

Halmstad Student Union organizes a hazing and introduction week for all the new students of the university. The Student union collaborate with the organ “nollningen” and the student health group to welcome all the students to the new student life, Student union and the University. Our main goal is for everyone to feel welcome through knowledge, community, challenge and joy. This is a goal that we always refer back to during our constant work with the preparasions for the hazing. We are very strict to let everyone know that our hazing is optional, you can participate as much as you like on your own terms.

For more information and pictures from previous intoduction weeks please visit our website at www.nollning.nuIf you have any questions about the introduction week or our work, feel free to contact us through our email: kontakt@nollning.nu

The board consists of:
Ellen Rensgard – Phältmarskalk (President)
Victor Larsson – Vice Phältmarskalk (Vice President)
Greta Kling – Skriphtställare (Secretary)
Dexter Wolffsohn – Nestor (Sponsorship Manager)
John Jansson – Nestor (Sponsorship Manager)
Clara Stray Andreasson – SÄK-chef (Head of Security)
Felicia Alfredsson – SÄK-chef (Head of Security)

Thorax mission is to promote the so called “overall culture”. They do this by organizing parties and “Gröna Milen”. Their biggest commitment is organizing “Hjärtslaget”, which is a three-day long party in February where people from universities all over Sweden come to Halmstad to party and play. If you’re curious to know more there’s more information on Hjärtslaget’s webpage or our Facebook page Thorax.

The board concists of:
Gustav Bengtsson – Klinikchef (President)
Ekaterina Tchaplyguine – Vice Klinikchef (Vice President)
Efraim Höglund – Neurolog (Staff Manager)
Hulda Hallberg – Radiolog (IT Manager)
Julia Rask – Pediatriker (Sponsorship Manager)
My Nyberg – Patolog (Food and Drink Manager)
Vacant – Narkosläkare (Dormitory Manager)
Linda Borgstedt – Miss Thorax (Toastmaster)
Alexandar Bjelobrk – Mr Thorax (Toastmaster)

Karriär, or Career, is working to give students at Halmstad University a chance to get experience and contacts with businesses while they’re still studying. We do that by arranging workshops, inspirational lectures, mingle opportunities and by visiting local businesses. If you have any suggestions about a certain business you want to meet, please contact Emma Flodin.

The Board consists of:
Keziah Petersson – President
Jasmine Bergman – Vice President
Emma Flodin – Business Manager
Julia Bülow  – Marketing Manager
Alexandra Jäderlind – Event and Expo Manager  
Johanna Lee – Event and Expo Manager