Category: SI alumni stories

We interviewed SI Scholarship alumnus Gabriel Madeira about his experience of being a student in Sweden and what advice he has for those who are interested in the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals.

Portrait picture of Gabriel Madeira — Gabriel Madeira. SI Scholarship alumnus from Brazil. Photo: Private

Alumni, SI alumni stories, SI scholarships, SISGP stories

”What SI offers is much more than a scholarship, it’s a real network that bring people together, future leaders and innovative practitioners.”

We interviewed SI Scholarship alumnus Gabriel Madeira about his experience of being a student in Sweden and what advice he has for those who are interested in the SI Scholarship…

Alumni, Nobel Prize Teacher Summit, SI alumni stories

SI reward alumni scholarships to attend Nobel Prize Teacher Summit

In collaboration with the Nobel Prize Museum, the Swedish Institute has financed 25 scholarships for teachers to attend the prestigious Nobel Prize Teacher Summit in Stockholm 28 September 2023. Among…

SI alumni stories, SI scholarships, SI stories, SISGP stories

“I believe there is great potential for social entrepreneurship and innovation startups to play a vital role in addressing societal challenges”

SI met with scholarship holder Eric Deoul Raj, who after a year of studying Leadership for Sustainability at Malmö reflects on his experience in Sweden and the change he aspires…

Alumni, SI alumni stories, The 2030 Agenda

”The Sweden Alumni Network Uganda are knowledgeable and enthusiastic Sweden ambassadors”

In Uganda, the Swedish Embassy has a good and longstanding relationship with the Sweden Alumni Network Uganda. They organise one to two joint activities each year. The Embassy was proud,…

Alumni, Leadership programmes, SI alumni stories

“The learnings I gained in the programme helped me shape my views and outlook on the world.”

His latest film The Losing Side got awarded as Best Human Rights film in Cannes World Film Festival earlier this year. We asked SI alumni Jawad Sharif about film-making, his…