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Uppsala
Anno 1477
Anno 1477
A complete university
Pharmacy Arts Law
Medicine Science &
Technology
Social
Sciences
Languages
Theology
Education
Uppsala university in brief
• Top ranked research and education – Top 100
• 45,000 students & 6,800 employees
• 2,500 doctoral students – 45% women
• 560 professors – 25% women
• 70 undergrad & 60 Master’s programmes
A modern, international and
dynamic university
• International orientation and position
• Peer culture of quality review and academic freedom
• Student exchange and research cooperation with
universities throughout the world
• Key collaborative partner for business and society
• Modern, interdisciplinary campus areas
Culture, tradition & student life
AofA Uppsala University 2018
Uppsala - the University City
Uppsala is the oldest University in Sweden and all of the Nordic
countries, founded in 1477.
Uppsala is Sweden’s fourth largest city with a population of 200 000
inhabitants. Unique cultural treasures and an exciting history are to be
found in the city of knowledge and inspiration. Uppsala has retained its
small-town charm while offering a big city’s selection of shops,
restaurants and other entertainment. Uppsala is located 40 minutes north
of Stockholm. Uppsala can easily be reached from Arlanda airport.
HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS
Uppsala has many historical attractions. Among the most famous are:
• Uppsala Cathedral the largest cathedral in Scandinavia.
• One of Sweden’s eldest Botanical Gardens
• A unique Anatomical Theatre built in the 1600’s
• The Linnaeus Garden
Linnaeus is one of the most famous Uppsala University professors ever.
Linnaeus created the system for classifying and naming nature, and the
foundation of his system is still in use today throughout the scientific
world. ‘God created the world, and Linnaeus categorised it’ has become
an adage.
• Uppsala Castle from the mid-1500's
Carolina Rediviva
– Uppsala University Library from 1620 with the silver bible from 6th century
Old Uppsala As early as the 3rd century AD and the 4th century AD and
onwards, it was an important religious, economic and political centre.
Norrlands nation
One of the most integral parts of student life in Uppsala is the
student nations. There are thirteen student nations, each dating
back to the 17th century.
Blåsenhus Conference Place
The Conference will take place at Blåsenhus. Blåsenhus, one of the newest campuses within Uppsala
University is located in the area with the very same name. You can find Blåsenhus opposite the Uppsala castle. The Blåsenhus area has a historical past that goes back 350 years. Blåsenhus is light, airy and with many areas for the students to study. There are also possibilities to study outside with the wireless network being accessible outside
About Blåsenhus
Blåsenhus, one of the newest campuses within Uppsala University is located in the area
with the very same name. You can find Blåsenhus opposite the Uppsala castle. The
Blåsenhus area has a historical past that goes back 350 years.
Friday 20th April 2007 at 2pm the work began to build Blåsenhus, a campus as big as
25 000 m². You can meet future teachers, human resources specialists, behavioural
scientists and psychologists if you visit Blåsenhus. Some training and education for the
universities own staff is also taking place here in Blåsenhus. The official opening was on
Thursday 11th march 2010.
Blåsenhus is light, airy and with many areas for the students to study. There are also
possibilities to study outside with the wireless network being accessible outside.
The building Blåsenhus was assigned “UNTs stadsmiljöpris 2011”
Welcome!
http://www.blasenhus.uu.se/about_blasenhus/?languageId=1%20
http://www.blasenhus.uu.se/about_blasenhus/
Relevant Links for AofA 2018:
http://www.math.uu.se/math.uu.se/department-of-mathematics/AofA2018
http://www.math.uu.se/scan2016/general-information/
http://math.uu.se/?languageId=1
http://www.destinationuppsala.se/en/To-do/Midsummer/
http://www.destinationuppsala.se/sv/Destination-Uppsala/Press-och-bransch/Mediabank/
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