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Jun 20 2022

Saturday 9 July 14:00 – Viken Walk & Talk

Author: Sally Russell

Join us for our bi-monthly Walk & Talk, this time in the beautiful village of Viken!

We’ll take a tour around the village to see the sights and finish with a stop at Galleri Viken’s harbourside café. Admire the pretty houses and gardens of Gamla Viken, take in the views of Denmark and Kullen, and enjoy some good conversation with other expats.

After we’ve finished, why not explore one of Viken’s treasures?

Paul Jönska Gården

Sophiamöllan (Viken windmill)

Vikens Sjöfartsmuseum (Maritime Museum)

Meet:

14:00 in front of the Tempo shop, Banckagatan 17, 260 40 Viken

By bus:

The 220 bus departs Helsingborg C at 13:40 and arrives opposite Tempo at 14:05. The bus stop is called Viken Centrum

By car:

Please let us know if you can offer to carpool

 

During our events, we sometimes take photographs and short videos to share on the HIC website and social media. If you prefer not to be in any photos or videos, please let us know at the beginning of the event. Thank you!

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May 27 2022

Thursday 30 June 17:00 – Reuse, Repair, Recycle: the Circular Economy in Helsingborg

Author: Sally Russell
Discover Helsingborg’s new House of Resources, tour the globally unique RecoLab facility and find out about the proposed Reuse Shopping Mall
 

We’ll start at the House of Resources in Oceanhamnen, a project that focuses on recycling and circularity. It will be a hub for renovation, repairs, and upcycling, with groceries available to buy and collect in the evening. The House of Resources is part of a three-year EU project Interreg CIRC North Sea Region, a collaboration between several Nordic and northern European countries.

At 17.30 we’ll take a short walk to the showroom at Recolab for a tour and discussion. RecoLab is a world-first water treatment facility, testbed, and exhibition hall. We’ll hear about the facility, its function in Oceanhamnen, and its global significance, then join interior designer and recycler Helena Bergqvist of RepairIt to find out about the study she and Camilla Grundelius of Kantikant have made into the feasibility and desirability of having a Reuse Shopping Mall in Helsingborg. The study was commissioned by the City of Helsingborg and NSR. This is your opportunity to give your input!

Where to meet

Meet at the northeast corner of Magasin 405 (IKEA Market). There is a big white square tent on the landside, with an H22 sign that says Resursens hus /House of Resources. The address is Redaregatan 25, Oceanhamnen, Helsingborg. The site is next to NSR.

 During our events, we sometimes take photographs and short videos to share on the HIC website and social media. If you prefer not to be in any photos or videos, please let us know at the beginning of the event. Thank you!

Sign up here by 12:00 on Thursday 30th June

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May 25 2022

Tuesday 21 June 09:00 – HIC Drop-in Session

Author: Sally Russell

Have you just moved to Helsingborg? Perhaps you’d like to find out about HIC activities, or maybe you have some questions about life in Sweden and don’t know who to ask. Welcome to our drop-in session! We’ll be at Open Space Mindpark from 09:00-12:00 to take your questions about living, working, and studying in Helsingborg. Just look for us at the big white table! If you’re not able to meet us in person, please send an email to info@hiconnections.eu and we’ll arrange an online meeting.

Address: Bredgatan 11, Helsingborg 

May 13 2022

Tuesday 14 June 09:00 – Attracting and Retaining International Talent in Helsingborg

Author: Sally Russell

How can businesses in North-West Skåne support their international talent? How do we make sure that employers offer the best possible conditions for talent and their families? How can public and private actors collaborate? Why is a support system even necessary?

We invite employers, recruiters, and municipal representatives to a morning of presentations, discussions, and networking at Open22. Your host, Sally Russell of Helsingborg International Connections, will talk about HIC’s work in welcoming and supporting international talents in the Helsingborg area and examine how public and private partnerships can boost talent attraction and retention.

We’ll discuss how initiatives such as HIC create value for employers, while reducing isolation and loneliness, promoting good health and well-being, and building sustainable cities and communities. Our guest speakers will include expats and public and private actors who will shine a light on these essential but often overlooked topics.

This event has been arranged in collaboration with H22 City Expo, Open 22 at Mindpark, and Helsingborg Municipality.

Practical Information

Time: 09:00 – 11:30

Venue: Auditoriet, Mindpark, Bredgatan 11, 252 21 Helsingborg

Arrival

Mindpark is situated on the same site as Lund University’s Helsingborg campus.

By car – Parking is available at Sockerbrucksgatan (opposite Mindpark’s main entrance), both at ground level and by going up the ramp. The car park can be busy, so we recommend arriving in good time. The higher level usually has plenty of spaces.

By train, bus, or foot from Helsingborg C – follow signs for Campus Helsingborg and head south along Terminalgatan and into Bredgatan. Mindpark will be on your left, just after IKEA IT, which is on the right.

By foot from SöDER/Radisson Blu – take the pedestrian bridge over Malmöleden, turn left down the steps, then continue towards Bredgatan. Mindpark will be on your left, just after IKEA IT, which is on the right.

The event will start promptly in the auditoriet at 09:00. You are welcome to arrive early and take a coffee or breakfast at reception. We will provide fika at 10:00. The event will finish at 11:30 and we hope that you will stay on to network afterwards.

Schedule

09:00 – 09:10 Introduction

09:10 – 09:30 HIC presentation

09:30 – 09:45 Expat Story: Parul & Sumit Ghosh

09:45 – 10:00 Guest speaker: Liselotte Winqvist, People Manager at Capgemini

10:00 – 10:15 Break

10:15 – 10:20 Expat story: Kathery Razo

10:20 – 10:35 Guest speaker: Jenny Lindén Urnes, Chair and owner of Lindéngruppen AB

10:35 – 10:50 Annette Melander Berg of Helsingborgs stad

10:50 – 11:20 Discussion

11:20 – 11:30 Wrap up

11:30 Networking

Register here by 12:00 on Monday 13 June

During our events, we sometimes take photographs and short videos to share on the HIC website and social media. If you prefer not to be in any photos or videos, please let us know at the beginning of the event. Thank you!

Apr 20 2022

Wednesday 8 June 10:00 – International Career Expo

Author: Sally Russell

Copenhagen Capacity host this International Career Expo at Lund University, Campus Helsingborg, as part of H22 City Expo!

The event is aimed at international master’s students and international professionals and will give them the opportunity to interact with like-minded professionals and find the right match through an open space career fair and 1-1 interviews. The event will bring together 15-20 companies and over 120 international candidates.

Sally Russell of Helsingborg International Connections will moderate the panel debate taking place at 14:20.

More info:

  • Open space & physical career fair with up to 15-20 innovative companies looking for international talent
  • Carefully curated 1-1 matchmaking sessions to find new talent or your next employer
  • Captivating panel debate with peers and industry experts
  • Keynote speech (TBA)
  • Chance to be part of the H22 Smart City Fair programme

Admission for candidates is free, however, there is a charge for businesses to attend – full details here.

Candidate registration is open from 22nd April to 23rd May.

Time: 10.00 – 15:00 CET

Venue: Campus Helsingborg, Universitetsplatsen 2, 252 25 Helsingborg

Apr 20 2022

Friday 3 June 09:30 – HIC Coffee Morning

Author: Sally Russell
Join us for a morning of good company and conversation, pick up helpful tips and make new friends at Bruket Kaffebar!
 
Address: Bruksgatan 9, Helsingborg
 
During our events, we sometimes take photographs and short videos to share on the HIC website and social media. If you prefer not to be in any photos or videos, please let us know at the beginning of the event. Thank you!
 

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Apr 19 2022

Wednesday 25 May 09:00 – Visit to Lund

Author: Sally Russell

Get to know our “sister” organisation International Citizen Hub Lund and enjoy a guided tour among the beautiful flowers and plants of the Botanical Garden in Lund.

We’ve arranged a visit to Lund to visit the International Citizen Hub Lund and to hear about their services to the international community. After that, we’ll walk together to the Botanical Garden of Lund for a guided tour. You’ll learn about the various plants and flowers that thrive in spring and early summer, and the history behind them.

Today the Botanical Garden of Lund University has over 7000 different species on 8 hectares (20 acres) in the middle of Lund. The collections include plants from tropical rainforests, deserts, and mountains. There’s also a range of fruits, vegetables, and medicinal plants. 

The “Old Botanical Garden” was founded in 1690 and was situated at the current University square in Lundagård. At that time, the garden was part of the Faculty of Medicine. The garden at Östra Vallgatan was established in the 1860s and in the 1970s it was detached from the Botanical Institute of Lund University.

The botanical garden still supports research and education, but the main focus today is on communicating knowledge about botany, horticulture, and environmental issues.

We’ll meet at Helsingborg C at 09:00 to catch the 09:10 train to Lund. Please buy your tickets in advance.

Schedule:

  • Meet at Helsingborg C at 09:00
  • Catch train to Lund at 09:10
  • Coffee and introduction of ICHL and HIC 10:00-10:45
  • Guided tour Botanical Garden 11:00-12:00

Venue:

Start at ICHL, Ekska huset, Sankt Petri Kyrkogata 4, Lund.

The guided tour will be at Botanical Garden of Lund University, Östra Vallgatan 20, Lund.

This event is free of charge – but please unregister if you are not able to attend. Thanks for your understanding!

During our events we sometimes take photographs and short film clips to profile our activities. Please let us know if you don’t want to be in any photos/films before we start the event.

Sign up here by 12:00 on Tuesday 24 May

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Apr 19 2022

Wednesday 18 May 17:00 – Student LinkedIn Workshop

Author: Sally Russell

Welcome to a special event for students at Campus Helsingborg, where you’ll meet Maja from Campus Vänner (Campus Friends), Sally from HIC, and Wilma from Helsingborg Municipality. We’ll talk about what each of us does for students in Helsingborg, give a free LinkedIn workshop, and arrange some food for you!

Find out how to build your social and professional networks, strengthen your LinkedIn profile and enjoy a fun evening with us! The event will be held in English.

Location: Campus Helsingborg, Room E210

Time: 17:00-19:00

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Mar 17 2022

Saturday 14 May 14:00 – Helsingör Tour: The Anonymous Artist

Author: Sally Russell

We’ll take a walk in the city of Helsingör and visit different locations to find artworks and installations in the cityscape by the Anonymous Artist of Helsingör. We’ll be walking between lots of different sights, so put on some comfortable shoes and prepare for a cultural treasure hunt in the centre of Helsingör! On our tour around the town, we’ll be guided by the artist, who will tell us about the different art projects, the thoughts and ideas behind them, and the different processes of manufacture which make it possible to create the artworks. We’ll end our tour at the artist’s workplace where you’ll get a quick insight into the bronze casting process, copper electrolysis, and more, which the artist uses to create his artworks.   

If you’d like to find out more about the Anonymous Artist, please visit his website: www.anonymkunstner.dk  or go to his Instagram https://www.instagram.com/handsofelsinore/

You’re welcome to enjoy the sights and restaurants of Helsingör before or after the tour!

Duration: 1.5 – 2 hours

Tour areas: Near Kronborg Castle, the harbour and town centre 

Meeting place: 

Option 1: Meet 13:20 opposite the ferry ticket office upstairs at Helsingborg C. We’ll catch the 13:40 ForSea ferry (Tycho Brahe)

Option 2: Meet 14:00 in the entrance hall at Helsingör Station, Stationspladsen side (opposite Sundsbussarna ferry terminal)

During our events, we sometimes take photographs and short videos to share on the HIC website and social media. If you prefer not to be in any photos or videos, please let us know at the beginning of the event. Thank you!

Sign up here by 12:00 on Friday 13th May

By registering to our events, you give your permission to Helsingborg International Connections (HIC), according to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), to register your name and email address to be used for the sole purpose of distributing newsletters and invitations to events.

GDPR and email policy