Alina Veksler
Luleå University of Technology
Alina Veksler is a PhD Candidate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Luleå University of Technology.
[https://se.linkedin.com/in/veksalina]
Academic Background
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Luleå University of Technology. Luleå, Sweden. 2020-onward.
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Entrepreneurship. Linnaeus University. Växjö, Sweden. 2018-20.
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Management. South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (XAMK). Mikkeli, Finland. 2013-16.
Research
Alina is a researcher within NorrlandsNavet - center for the development of business operations in northern Sweden. The center is run by Luleå University of Technology and is funded by The Kamprad Family Foundation for Entrepreneurship, Research & Charity. The center will, throughout eight years, focus on the development of small and medium-sized companies in the region.
Ongoing projects:
- SME Growth: Entrepreneurship, leadership and strategy (NorrlandsNavet)
Teaching
Cooperation
- Representative of the Graduate School Industrial Management. Luleå, Sweden. 2020-onward.
- Member of the Board and Events Manager. Linnékåren (Student Union at Linnaeus University). Växjö, Sweden. 2019-20.
- Board Advisor. Swedish Institute (SI) Network For Future Global Leaders (NFGL) at Linnaeus University. Växjö, Sweden. 2019-20.
- Member of the Board; Partnerships and Events Manager. Swedish Institute (SI) Network For Future Global Leaders (NFGL) at Linnaeus University. Växjö, Sweden. 2018-29.
- Student Representative and Ambassador. Linnaeus University. Växjö, Sweden. 2019-20.
- Motivational Speaker at the Kick-off Event For New Scholarship Holders. Swedish Institute (SI). Stockholm, Sweden. 2019.
- Member of the Board; Partnerships and Events Manager. United Nations Association (UNA) Växjö. Växjö, Sweden. 2019.
- Events Manager. Mikkeli Entrepreneurship Society (MES). Mikkeli, Finland. 2017-18.
Prizes and Awards
- Global Swede. Awarded by the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Swedish Institute (SI) for excellent social, innovative and entrepreneurial performances. Stockholm, May 2020.
- Visby Program Scholarship for Master’s Level Studies. Swedish Institute (SI). 2018-20.
- Scholarship Upon Graduation. South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (XAMK). 2016.
In Media
[http://www.esbri.se/artikel_visa.asp?id=2434]
[http://kvalitetsmagasinet.se/sa-tacklade-smaforetagen-krisen-tre-typiska-monster/]
[https://norrbottensaffarer.se/bli-prenumerant/artikel/jn4x658l]
[https://si.se/en/to-open-a-door-to-endless-opportunities-and-unleash-your-full-potential-to-become-a-true-leader-inspirer-innovator-and-changemaker/]
[https://si.se/en/international-top-students-become-global-swedes-during-award-ceremony/]