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Did you know that we have a committee that publishes a magazine with word art each semester? Or that one of our committees interviews influential people from around the world several times each semester? Whether you want to arrange talks between interesting people, or help organize events fo a writing club, here is something for you. Here you can read more about what AF can offer you.
Committees
Studentafton
The Studentafton committee has for over a hundred years invited world renowned personalities to Student Evenings where everyone is welcome. A Studentafton always begins with the guest holding a speech after which the audience is given an opportunity to ask questions to the guest. There are a number of areas of responsibility to get involved in such as press, economy, technology, sponsorship, marketing, podcasts and ticketing.
ORDKONST
Ordkonst publishes a literary magazine with essays, critiques, reportage and fictional pieces. Moreover, they host writing-circles, film-circles and reading-circles, as well as theater. At Ordkonst there is something for everyone who is interested in literature and culture. If you want to know more about the activities, take part in one of the events or get the latest issue of the magazine, do not hesitate to contact the committee.
Affiliated Associations
UPF - Association of foreign affairs
UPF is a non-partisan, non-profit organisation dedicated to promote interest in and debate about international issues and politics. UPF was founded on February 8th 1935, and has since then provided a plattform for those interested in exploring the world of politics and foreign affairs. To embrace the international aspect UPF has English as official language. Interest rather than expertise is emphasized in the association.
LAOS - LUNDS AKADEMISKA OFFICERSSÄLLSKAP
LAOS aims to spread interest and knowledge regarding defense and security issues, which is done by the association organizing lectures, debates and seminars on these topics. The association works completely independently from both the Armed Forces and the University.