WELCOME TO THE COURSE
Below you will find information about the course
When you have recieved your Notification of Selection results at Universityadmissions.se, the next thing to do is to register on the course. Read more about how to do that under "2. Register on the course".
If you are in need of special support due to disability, you should apply for that in good time before you start your studies. Find more information about support for studying with disabilities.
CloseThe course starts off with registration and introduction. It’s not possible to self-register online for this course. In order to get registered you need to attend the mandatory roll call at 08:30 am June 24.
You need to be registered on the course in the study documentation system in order to be able to follow the course and to get your results registered during the course. If you are unable to attend during the registration and introduction, you need to contact the study administrator Carina Luther in advance, or else you risk losing your place (seat) at the course/programme.
CloseThis is a 5-credit course, running across ten weeks (weeks 26 - 35 / June 24 - September 1, 2024).
We will start the course at 8.30 on Monday June 24 in the Alicante lecture room.
This room is in the Department of Epidemiology and Global Health (Försörjningsvägen 7B, Building 5B, PA, floor
3, University Hospital of Umeå). You can find a map of the hospital area here:
https://www.umu.se/globalassets/centralwebb/kontakta-oss/kartor/nus_karta.pdf
We will begin with in-person, face-to-face teaching (no Zoom) during the first week of the course,where you will be introduced to the fundamentals of academic writing.
Throughout July (course weeks 2-6), you will work independently on an assignment, which must be submitted online by August 5,
2024. Following that, in August we will meet weekly on Zoom for a series of peer-review seminars to actively refine your manuscript drafts.
A schedule for the ten weeks is enclosed. Please note that some minor changes might occur, but then you will be informed as necessary.
Also note that compulsory sessions are marked with * in the schedule. The course involves nine mandatory assignments. The submission /presentation dates are likewise specified in the enclose schedule.
It is not a must to read prior to the start of the course as you will have dedicated reading sessions throughout the nine weeks. But for those of you who already like to have a look at the course book, you can find it here:
• Bailey, S. 2018. Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students. Fifth edition.
London: Routledge. Available via UMU’s library:
https://search.ub.umu.se/permalink/46UMEA_INST/1v5n3j5/alma9921526020 504996
As you know, you will need to bring your master thesis to the course and develop it further into a publishable manuscript. Please note that you need to receive a passing grade on your thesis to participate in the course. Should the grading not be finalized by the time the course starts, please contact us.
If you have any questions , you are very welcome to contact us
Course coordinator : Julia Schröders julia.schroders@umu.se
Course admininstrator : Carina Luther carina.luther@umu.se
In this course, we use the learning platform Canvas. There you will find for example course schedule, instructions for exercises during the course and messages from the teachers. In order to get access to the learning platform, you sign in using your Umu-id. You will get access to the Canvas site (From a thesis to a paper) after the first day of the course. If you are not able to attend on the first day it's important that you let us know.
CloseIt’s not possible to self-register online for this course.
In order to get registered you need to attend the mandatory roll call at 08:30 am June 26.
In order to access the central IT systems at Umeå University, you need a user account, an Umu-id. You will receive a user account after you have been admitted to studies at Umeå University, and you will need to activate it before you can use it to sign in. https://www.umu.se/en/student/we-can-assist-you/it-services/umu-id/
CloseChecklist for admitted students
Follow this simple list of things to complete your enrolment at Umeå University. It includes: how to secure housing, getting a residence permit (for citizens from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland), tuition payment (if applicable), travel directions and more.
To the checklist for admitted Students
CloseThe Student web
The website for current students has all sorts of information about services, support, legal and practical matters at Umeå University. You can sign in to the learning platforms, see your schedule and course overview, get a study certificate, apply for a degree or sign up for an examination.
CloseRecommended arrival times
International students are recommended to arrive at least a few days before the start of the regular semester, preferably prior to the Orientation. If you fail to arrive on time, you have to contact the study counselor as soon as possible, but no later than one week ahead of the course start, or you may not be able to register for the programme or course.
If you will have student housing through the Housing Office at Umeå University you will receive information about your arrival in your offer of housing.
Don't forget - Umeå has cold winters, so pack accordingly with a warm jacket, warm shoes, gloves and hat.
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Moving to a new country with an unfamiliar language, culture and customs can be a challenge. We would like to help you and ease that challenge so that you can focus on your studies. Therefore, we would like to offer you the possibility to take part in our Orientation, which begins a few days before the start of the semester (Autumn) or the same day as the semester starts (Spring).
More about the Orientation this semester.
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Are you a new student at Umeå University? Visit the Welcome Fair – a perfect opportunity to learn what our university and Umeå can offer. The fair normally takes place in the beginning of each semester.
CloseActivate your user account
As a new student, you need to activate your user account approximately two weeks prior to the start of the semester in order to, for instance:
If you are a new student, you will automatically receive a user account when you are admitted, but you will need to activate it for it to function properly. You will not be able to activate it until approximately two weeks prior to the start of the semester.
I want to learn more about my user account (Umu-id)
For exchange students and tuition fee paying students
If you are an exchange student or tuition fee paying student, you will receive an email with instructions on how to activate your account.
Help! It's not working
If you are having problems activating your account or logging in, please contact our Servicedesk. You will find answers to common questions, and can submit enquiries.
Get your UmU card
When you are on Campus Umeå, Umeå Arts Campus or Campus Örnsköldsvik, you will need a UmU card. The card has the following functions:
To get the card, you need to apply for it. Here’s how to apply for the UmU card.
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There are three student unions at Umeå University:
They are actively involved so that fellow students have a high quality of education, good working environment, and fun leisure time.
Become a member of a student union!
CloseAccess to Microsoft Office 365
Students at Umeå University have free access to the programmes of Microsoft Office 365. This means that you have access to Teams, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Whiteboard Forms, your student email and other services which can facilitate your studies and your collaboration with other students. To access Office 365 you need to activate your UmU-id.
Learn more about Office 365 and how to install it on your computer
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