Cranet International Conference 2021

The Centre for Global HRM are very excited to be hosting the Cranet International Conference on 21st of June 2021. 

We had hoped to be able to meet you all in person and show you our beautiful city located on the west coast of Sweden. Since that is not yet possible we will make due with a virtual tour and hope that you can get a sense of what the City of Gothenburg has to offer!

We have gathered some useful links to prepare you for any future visits as well as more information about the University of Gothenburg and ongoing research.

Also make sure to check out "smultronställen" below (local recommendations) from the team at CGHRM!  

Enjoy!

CGHRM Coordinator Stina Nyström recommends a hike at Ramsvikslandet 

Ramsvikslandet is a nature reserve, famously known as the Kingdom of Rocks, consisting of vast stretches of wave worn rocks, interspersed with heaths, meadows and smaller wetland areas. On your visit you can enjoy traces of the Ice Age, in the form of giant’s cauldrons, sheepback rocks and glacial striation. The hike is 14.5 km long and part of an extensive network of trails that runs all over Sweden.

"I love this hike, open water as far as the eye can see! And there are plenty of places to go for a swim, even in the wintertime" Stina says. As an avid swimmer the cold water would never stop her from going for a dip.

The information above and more details about the hike can be found here

Professor in HRM Stefan Tengblad recommends a visit at the Garden Society of Gothenburg

The Garden Society of Gothenburg, "Trädgårdsföreningen", was founded in 1842. Today the garden is open to the public, providing recreation and togetherness for everyone living or visiting Gothenburg. It is described as a "A sea of green at the heart of the city", which is very true being located right next to downtown. 

When you visit you can enjoy a coffee ("fika") at the Rose Café, which is located by one of the largest rose gardens in Northern Europe. Other famous garden designs can be found, such as a Woodland area created by Piet Oudolf as well as a shop where you can buy seeds for planting at home. 

Visit the Garden Society's website for more information

Other "smultronställen" that Stefan recommends are: 

A boat trip out to "Nya Elfsborgs fästning"
Taking a look at the historical ship "Ostindiefararen"
Or go for a stroll in one of the oldest neighborhoods in Gothenburg, Haga

Director Monica Andersson Bäck's smultronställen can be found in the neighbouring region of Halland

To follow in my footstep, you should take the local train from Gothenburg Central Station and follow the coastline of Halland, which is Gothenburg’s neighbouring region. On your journey you will pass stretches of forests and beautiful pastoral environment with meadows and fields that continue far into the distance. A trip with the Swedish railroads is truly an experience of its own. Make sure not to miss a trip to Åkulla bokskogar, to breathe the fresh air of the very unique beech forests located there.

The wildlife that you may see on your trip to the west coast actually inspired a popular Swedish singer to write the often-cited song “öppna landskap” (open landscapes); a song dedicated to his love for life and nature. I like to sing along with the song while heading towards my favourite beach nearby Morups Tånga, a local lighthouse, which is another place worth a visit.

I hope you enjoy this trip which will take you down south along the very serene and beautiful west coast!

Director Freddy Hällstén´s smultronställen is located on the island of Hisingen

As living on the island of Hisingen, on the north side of the Göta Älv (the longest river in Sweden), I want to give you some “smultronställen” nearby.

In the city of Gothenburg, you can walk to the harbor at Lilla Bommen and take the ferry called Älvsnabben – a public transport. On that ferry you can cruise on the Göta Älv for a normal bus fare, and enjoy Gothenburg from the seaside. You can jump off at five different stops to find interesting places to explore. At Hisingen I recommend the old houses around Slottsberget at Lindholmen, and a stroll along the quays where you find a lot of nice cafés and restaurants. At Eriksberg you can find the ship Ostindiefararen, as Stefan has mentioned above.

As you probably know we have the two big Volvo companies located in Gothenburg. Of course, you can find them at Hisingen. You can visit the Volvo Cars Visitor Centre at Volvo Cars. Another very interesting place to visit is the Volvo Museum in Arendal. There you can find all car models that have been produced by the Volvo company in nearly 100 years. There you can also find Volvo trucks and other vehicles that nowadays are produced by the Volvo Group!