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13/10/2026

What do medical radiation protection, motorcycle airbags, and moisture-moving textiles have in common?
💫 They all started with someone asking a question that others had stopped asking.

In the new episode of Through the Lens of Tomorrow, we explore how smart textile innovators in West Sweden are challenging assumptions and developing solutions to real-world problems.

🎙️ We hear from:
• Petra Apell and Fredrik Gellerstedt, co-founders of Texray, who are rethinking radiation protection for healthcare professionals.
• Moses Shahrivar, founder of Mo'cycle, creator of the world's first lower-body airbag jeans for motorcyclists.
• Jenny Borg from LunaMicro AB, developing textiles that actively move moisture to improve comfort and performance.
• Anja Melina Lund from RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, sharing how sustainability is shaping the future of smart textiles.
• Christian Müller from Chalmers University of Technology, discussing the journey from research to commercialization.
• Nils-Krister Persson from the University of Borås, on why collaboration across disciplines is essential for innovation.
• Anna Berglund from the Smart Textiles Showroom in Borås, demonstrating how curiosity-driven research can unlock entirely new possibilities.

🎧 Explore how researchers, entrepreneurs and industry leaders are driving the next generation of smart textile innovations 👉https://youtu.be/SojO65Uoocc

08/10/2026

📢 In our latest episode of How I Settled in West Sweden, we meet Saaya Sorrells Weatherford, an entrepreneur with roots in Japan and the United States. After living in several countries and running a successful business in Honduras, she and her husband chose to start a new chapter in Gothenburg.

Hear her story of building a life in Sweden, launching a company, and embracing new opportunities along the way.

💬 "Push yourself out of your comfort zone. It pays off in the end."

🎧 Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71GItWPV69ysTocNNDWIQe

06/10/2026

🌍 FINDING PEOPLE WITH THE RIGHT SKILLS CAN BE ONE OF THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES FOR A GROWING BUSINESS.
Today, we're opening registration for our new programme for employers in West Sweden who want to explore international recruitment - free of charge.

Looking beyond Sweden opens up a much wider talent pool. But it can also raise a lot of questions.
❓Where do you find the right people?
❓How do you create a fair and effective recruitment process?
❓And how do you make sure international employees feel welcome - and want to stay?

Programme for employers: Attract, recruit and retain international professionals is designed to help employers answer those questions.

The programme has two parts:
1️⃣Part 1 – Self-paced e-learning
Learn through practical guidance, company cases and tools you can use in your own organisation.
2️⃣Part 2 – Practical workshops
Put what you've learned into practice together with other employers in West Sweden.

No large HR department or previous experience with international recruitment required.

👉 Read more and register here: https://www.movetogothenburg.com/about-us/support-for-employers/e-learning/

28/08/2026

🌍 Building a career in a new country comes with both opportunities and challenges.

The International Partner Program (IPP) is designed to support accompanying partners in the Gothenburg region through a 3-month journey of career development, networking, and learning.
📅 September–November 2026
📍 Gothenburg

Whether you're exploring the Swedish job market, expanding your professional network, or planning your next career step, this program is a great opportunity to gain support and connect with others in a similar situation.

🔗 Learn more and register: https://www.investingothenburg.com/events/international-partner-program

Questions? Reach out to Seymur Badirkhanov at [email protected] for more information.

26/08/2026

📢 In our latest episode of How I Settled in West Sweden, we meet Cicero Badat, whose journey has taken him from Malawi to the United States and eventually to Gothenburg.

Cicero shares his experience of building a new life in Sweden, navigating the job market, and finding his place in society while staying true to who he is.

💬 "Have those conversations. Ask the questions you think you shouldn't be asking. Ask how challenging it is to find a job. Ask the 'stupid' questions, because you're probably not the only person wondering."

Listen to Cicero's episode on the following platforms:
📍Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6MD6DCF6h0IRfBzB1Bcoun?si=BeekUHEUSW-QbDjN0jt9fQ
📍YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDwZKv8ueG8
📍Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cicero-badat-asking-the-hard-questions-building/id1823769407?i=1000785562689

🎙️ How I Settled in West Sweden tells real stories from international people who now call West Sweden home. New episodes are released every month, sharing experiences, challenges, and insights from life in the Gothenburg region.

08/07/2026

Planning your summer days out? Let these videos by Göteborg & Co be your guide! 🗺️🐟 Grab a cool drink, hit play, and discover the best of Gothenburg's food scene—both in the city center and out on the water.

✨ City Classics: Tour iconic restaurants, local craft breweries, and learn the right way to peel a West Coast crayfish. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R47dI7cCHqU
✨ Island Adventures: Travel out to Styrsö, Donsö, and Vrånga to try fresh seafood boxes, cozy boathouses, and crispy ocean seaweed. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51YrClpx3aU

Which island or foodie spot are you visiting first this summer? 👇

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06/07/2026

Looking for something to listen to while soaking up the long summer daylight hours? Check out our podcasts! ☀️🎧

💛 How I Settled in West Sweden – Discover the stories behind people, the cultural surprises, and the best settling-in advice shared directly by Gothenburg's international community.
📍Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NSp0ARqOJqGspzBQUAe1l?si=d0f75514fd034bfa
📍YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9Jj52PzBW0&list=PLE5QsWIOJ7wwtun8NbrPkszIve7eHpiXG
📍Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-settled-in-west-sweden/id1823769407


🌎 Through the Lens of Tomorrow – Explore how cutting-edge industries in West Sweden are transforming through sustainability, innovative ideas, and deep collaboration.
📍 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AspGaOKWRuikVQWqa2D2I
📍 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvzqItYGpHA&list=PLE5QsWIOJ7wwpJlQ6g04TKGVrAOnUxcuQ
📍Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/through-the-lens-of-tomorrow/id1894998469

Perfect for your beach walks, tram rides, or quiet summer afternoons. Enjoy!

02/07/2026

🌞 What's Happening This Weekend in West Sweden?
Summer is here and West Sweden is full of activities and events! Here's what you can this week:

📍 GOTHENBURG
🏐 Partille World Cup – The world's largest handball tournament! 23,000 players from 40 countries. Matches at Heden & Kviberg, finals at Fristads Arena. Free entry!
🔗partillecup.com

🎵 Clandestino Festival (Jul 3-4, 17:00-03:00) – The legendary 24th edition returns! International music festival at Bryggan with artists from across the globe. 🔗https://lnkd.in/eDbJ_4nk

🎵 Sommarkajen Blues (Wed 17:30) – Live blues, food & drinks by the water at Kajskjul 8. This week: Blues Escape & Johanna Lillvik, Molle Molin Band.
🔗kajskjul8.se

📍SKÖVDE
💪 Free Outdoor Gym (Wed 17:00 until Jul 8) – Join community exercise sessions at Billingen. No sign-up needed!
🔗https://lnkd.in/exzUcrRS

🎮 Sommartorg – Free activities all summer: games, crafts, skateboard ramp, face painting & more at Hertig Johans Torg.
🔗vastsverige.com

📍TROLLHÄTTAN
🧇 Våffelkvällar (Fridays from Jun 26, 19:00) – Waffles & live entertainment at Vårhaga Summer Farm. Folk music, jazz, open mic nights & sing-alongs every week! 🔗https://lnkd.in/eRMNaMm9

What will you explore this weekend? 😄
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01/07/2026

If you’re looking for someone in July, don’t look in the office! 🌊🍦

July in Sweden means the emails slow down, the out-of-office messages go up, and everyone heads to the coast. If things feel a bit quiet this month, don't worry. It’s just the Swedish way of doing work-life balance right. Do as the locals do: grab an ice cream, or bring a book to a nice outside café, and enjoy the slow down! ☀️

📌 Stay tuned! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be dropping tons of curated tips for the best summer activities, hidden gems, and day trips in and around Gothenburg. You won't want to miss them! 🕶️✨

29/06/2026

The best way to feel at home in Gothenburg? Finding your people. 💛
From local expat networks and international women's clubs to hobby groups and open preschools for parents, West Sweden has an amazing setup for making new friends.

Before the summer vacation season kicks off, explore the local clubs and associations that match your vibe and interest.

👇 Check out our list of social activities&clubs in Gothenburg! 👇
https://www.movetogothenburg.com/live/personal-life/creating-a-social-life/
https://www.movetogothenburg.com/live/personal-life/clubs-and-associations/

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