Student mentors entertained the new students outside campus during the start of the introduction weeks. Photo: Marcus Johnsson
20 August 2025
This is how this autumn’s new students were welcomed
The autumn semester of 2025 is now underway, and today all new students were welcomed to Luleå University of Technology. The traditional inauguration of the “nolleperiod” took place at Coop Norrbotten Arena.
During the welcome ceremony, students were greeted by the university and given an introduction to what lies ahead in terms of studies, engagement and student life.
Birgitta Bergvall-Kåreborn, Vice-Chancellor of Luleå University of Technology. Photo: Marcus Johnsson
– You will develop as individuals and as students. You will acquire knowledge that will help you achieve the life and the profession you want and have dreamed of. I hope this will be a wonderful time for you and that you make the most of these years – combining intensive studies with socialising, parties and student association life. If you do nothing but study, life can become boring, and if you do nothing but party, very few manage to graduate. A balance is recommended, said Birgitta Bergvall-Kåreborn, Vice-Chancellor of Luleå University of Technology.
An important part of the nolleperiod is the work of the “phösare”, students who volunteer their time to support newcomers and introduce them to campus life. Through games, guided tours and social activities, they help create a welcoming and inclusive environment – something particularly valuable for those arriving without knowing anyone in advance.
After the ceremony, the phösare and representatives of the student union took over, showing the new students around campus. The first day marks the start of two intensive weeks filled with activities, introductions and opportunities to find new friends and create one’s place in student life.
Luleå University of Technology extends a warm welcome to all new students and wishes them every success in their studies!
New students gathered in the stands of Coop Norrbotten Arena during the inauguration of the nolleperiod at Luleå University of Technology. Photo: Marcus Johnsson
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