University of Gothenburg at Frihamnsdagarna

The University of Gothenburg is a partner of Frihamnsdagarna, which is held annually at the banana pier in central Gothenburg. We see Frihamnsdagarna as an important democratic meeting place and a good opportunity to collaborate and communicate the university's research to a broad public. Frihamnsdagarna is also a possible place for networking between academia, business, the city and associations.

Meet us on site

In our tent, there will be student ambassadors who will answer questions about what it is like to study at university and can give tips and advice to those of you who are curious about studying further.

Program points

Program points the university arranges and/or participates in are updated continuously.

Thursday 27 August

Geopolitics, trade and tariffs – what's at stake? 
Time: 12:30–13:10
Scene: Public & Sciences stage
Language: Swedish

Curious about the Bee-Go Commitment? Biodiversity and ecosystem services in the Gothenburg region
Time: 13:30–14:10
Scene: Tent stage Alva 
Language: Swedish

Swedes on democracy ahead of the election
Time: 15:50–16:30
Scene: Tent stage Alva 
Language: Swedish

Visit the Flytevi blue community garden
Time: 10:00–16:00 
Location: Between the Frihamnen ferry stop and the entrance to Frihamnsdagarna

Friday 28 August

How can Nordic welfare stand stronger in the face of future crises?
Time: 10:00–10:45
Scene: Tent stage Alva
Language: Swedish 

Can art and culture be the key to better decision-making? 
Time: 12:30–13:10
Scene: Public & Sciences stage
Language: Swedish 

How polarized are voters?
Time: 12:30–13:10
Scene: Tent stage Alva 
Language: Swedish

Panel discussion: Food System Transformation for Everyone – How Do We Make the Future Tangible?
Time: 13:00–13:40
Scene: Frihamnsdagarna Outdoor Stage

Design Studio 2050: What’s on the plate of the future?
(Limited places available; registration required)
Time: 14:00–16:00
Location: The Transition Lab
Language: Swedish

Food memories and food futures
Time: 10:00–16:00
Location: By the Flytevi Blue Community Garden (see below)

Visit the Flytevi blue community garden
Time: 10:00–16:00 
Location: Between the Frihamnen ferry stop and the entrance to Frihamnsdagarna

Saturday 29 Augusti

The blue economy in Western Sweden: From vision to real change
Time: 13:30–14:10
Scene: Tent stage Ingrid
Language: Swedish

Visit the Flytevi blue community garden
Time: 12:00–16:00 
Location: Between the Frihamnen ferry stop and the entrance to Frihamnsdagarna