The Local Sweden

Uppsala network hosts entrepreneurship workshop

Tue, 24 Feb 2015 09:51:00 +0100

The Uppsala NFGL network recently held a workshop in entrepreneurship - and how to create a job instead of just looking for one. Network board member Maxim Vlasov explains what the team learned.

Private school sued after bullying case

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:05:00 +0200

Prestigious Swedish boarding school Lundsberg has been sued for 178,400 kronor ($26,523) in damages for a boy who was allegedly continuously bullied by other students.

Schools agency: kids taught 'to take a beating'

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:36:00 +0100

After reviewing the prestigious boarding school Lundsberg in Värmland, the Swedish Schools Inspectorate (Skolinspektionen) have given the foundation until the end of February to prove that they can rid the school of bullying.

Swedish boarding schools put under review

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:50:00 +0100

All three of Sweden's national boarding schools -- Lundsberg, Grennaskolan and Sigtuna humanistiska läroverk -- will be investigated by the Schools Inspectorate (Skolverket) after reports of systematic bullying and violence between students at two of them.

Swedish university party life exposed

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:28:00 +0200

With the autumn term in full-swing and students primed to take a break from the books, The Local's Karen Holst takes a look at how 'nations' shape Sweden's college social scene.

Iron found to be a threat to Vasa's future

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:37:00 +0200

Fresh research has shed light on what exactly is breaking down the wooden hull of the centuries old Vasa war ship housed in one of Stockholm’s most popular museums.