 In search of new frontiers "With the help of the James Webb telescope, we will be able to see parts of the universe and other things we have not been able to see before. And what we have already been able to see, we will be able to see better."
- astronomer Jens Melinder at the Department of Astronomy at Stockholm University. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN » |
 |
Blue and yellow: the Swedish national costume
We wanted to offer a little history on nationella dräkten, the national costume, and in our research we discovered there is more to the blue and yellow than meets the eye. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN » |
The future is electric
With a master’s degree from Chalmers University of Technology, maybe your next job will be at the forefront of the electrification field? READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN » |
 |
 |
Five great reasons to study at Stockholm University
Are you considering studying or doing research at Stockholm University?
The positive incentives are numerous. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN » |
 The box that changes the way we wash This is how a small-scale innovation that started at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden got its founder into Forbes '30 under 30' list. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN » |
 |
Distance math made easy
A digital tool that is already boosting mathematics education in Sweden will soon launch in the United States after a successful test run in Florida. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN » |
 Swedes and citrus in the Sunshine State They're a symbol of the Sunshine State. When you think oranges in the United States, you think Florida. You certainly don't think Sweden.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN » |
A Swede's dream job in America
​Niklas Lundberg landed his dream job with Spotify just a few months after a Master’s degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN » |
 |
 Building on tradition From the Royal Family and their summer mansion on the island of Öland, to the apartment-dwelling Swede who spends summer evenings on the outskirts of town at a quaint little "shed" in his own miniature garden - the act of getting away from conventional residential surroundings is a passion built into the Swedish national mentality. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN » |
 |
Go outside, enjoy the spring weather!
In this time of the coronavirus, many may feel anxious about going out, something that's strongly discouraged by some experts. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN » |
 Orienteering: It's all about finding your way Orienteering is a sport that mirrors the Scandinavian spirit - a love of the outdoors, a rational approach to detail and a respect for healthy competition. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN » |
Remember our institutions ...
... organizations and events organizers—visit them online, find out more about activities and ways to stay in contact in the digital realm. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN » |
 |
 |
Meandering The 'Gota Kanal'
The Gota Canal, or The Blue Ribbon as it is often called, takes its voyagers past castles, monasteries, palaces, medieval churches, and a number of picturesque towns. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN » |
The world's most expensive cities
Living in Stockholm is expensive, but here’s some good news: There are 55 other cities in the world that are more expensive to live in. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN » |
 |
 Learning (and teaching) Swedish As we work on offering you more opportunities to practice your Swedish, we had the opportunity to hear from a teacher of Swedish in Sweden. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN » |
Green chemistry
Sustainable chemistry, also known as green chemistry, is a broad field that addresses and solves important environmental problems related to climate change. The goal of experts in this field is to support the change of industrial production toward a no-waste generation and almost zero pollution. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN » |
 |
|
|
A free newsletter from
Sign up for a free weekly email newsletter based on Sweden Today resources, xoxosweden and Nordstjernan - the Swedish Newspaper of America.
The newsletter is a summary of events in both Sweden and America, usually mailed on Wednesdays.



|