Study at Linnaeus University – a modern, international university in southeast Sweden

Dreaming of studying in Sweden? Maybe even at Linnaeus University? Then you’re in the right place! Welcome to our inspirational page, where you can learn more about what life is like at Linnaeus University.

The Change Makers

”I strive to make my work transparent and clear, not taking advantage of users.”

Omer Irfan works as a software developer, and he is committed to creating software that enhances education by easing administrative burdens on teachers. He is passionate about the ethical implications of his work.

Do you want to make peoples lives easier with digital products? Study Software Technology

”My goal is to merge my knowledge from the oil and gas sector with sustainable practices, understanding how our actions affect the environment.”

With a background in electronic engineering and five years of experience in the oil and gas industry from her home country Nigeria, Olisadera Maduekwe has shifted her focus towards making an impact in sustainable energy creation.

Do you also wan’t to lead the change in the energy sector? Study Energy and Management for a Sustainable Development

”By helping people furnish their homes in smart, comfortable, and sustainable ways, I contribute to making a better life for many.”

Rong Hu is a Planning Specialist at IKEA. Working at a company that is a role model in sustainability and innovation, she is passionate about spreading knowledge and inspiration. She sees change as constant, and that it’s essential to stay open to it.

Do you want to make an impact in peoples daily lives? Study Innovation through Business, Engineering and Design

”By changing the field we’re working to break colonial mentality in the music industry”

Daniel Uribe is one of the founders of the record label TraTraTrax which focuses on releasing electronic music from Latin American and other global south artists, connecting with producers from the global north. He is committed to changing the narrative that the music industry has built from a colonising perspective.

Du you want to change the status quo in business? Study International Business Strategy

”In times of crisis the most vulnerable are hardest hit”

Juliana conducts research on how we can use design to live in harmony with our planet. Her focus is sustainability, what it means to live well and feel good – to everyone on Earth.

”Small-scale entrepreneurship must start somewhere; in our case it was a bachelor’s thesis”

For Joakim and his two fellow students, a field trip to The Gambia turned into the basis for their business. A company through which cashew nuts and dried fruit would make a difference, both for the environment and the local population.

”I work in Brussels, for the young people of Europe. To make sure that they have the possibility to travel and learn from the diversity in the world”

Safi grew up in the midst of passionate commitment. Her parents fled from the dictatorship in Kongo Kinshasa to Sweden, where they continued their fight for everyone’s rights and equal value. Now, she works with people to build bridges and create understanding between different cultures.