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WELCOME TO THE COURSE

Science Communication and Power Relations in Global Health

Below you will find information about the course

How to start

  • 1. You have recieved your Notification of Selection

    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".

    Support for students with disabilities

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  • 2. Activate your user account and MFA

    As a new student, you need to activate your user account (your Umu-id) approximately two weeks prior to the start of the semester.

    With your user account you can:

    • register for courses
    • access the internet in computer labs and the university's wireless network
    • submit assignments and verify your study results
    • access your student e-mail

    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.

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    Exchange student or tuition fee paying student

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  • 3. Course registration

    The 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 August 12.

    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.

  • 4. Course start

    Monday August 12

    Time: 08.30

    Location: Zoom platform

About the course

  • Course structure

    The course is designed to draw on the knowledge and experiences of each one of us. Although most of the sessions are not compulsory, your active participation and contributions are invaluable to enrich our learning experience.

    Throughout this course, we will discuss various power relations in global health, and we will develop skills in science communication.

    Our aim is not only to acquire knowledge but also to foster a supportive and collaborative learning environment where everyone's perspectives are valued and respected. I encourage you to actively engage in discussions, share your insights, and challenge yourself to think critically throughout the course.

    All teaching will be performed on distance using Zoom. The study platform for the course will be Canvas. You will get access to the course site upon registration. The teaching language is English. 

    In addition to several articles and resources that we will provide you with, we will take inspirations from the following course books:

    The Handbook of Global Health Communication

    https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781118241868

    You will get full access to this book through Umeå University Library once you are registered

    AND

    RETHINKING GLOBAL HEALTH: Frameworks of Power

    https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.12657/76532/9781317227052.pdf

    Which is an open access book

    We are excited about this learning opportunity and looking forward to, virtually, meeting you!

    Hoping for an engaging, thought-provoking, challenging, and enjoyable course!

    Please don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions, concerns, or feedback you may have. We are here to support you every step of the way.

  • Learning platform

    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 (Science Communication and Power Relations in Global health) 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.

  • Registration and Umu-id

    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 August 12.

    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/ 

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  • Checklist for admitted students

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    To the checklist for admitted Students

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    Student life begins here

  • Recommended 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.

  • Orientation

    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.

  • Welcome Fair

    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.

    Learn more

  • Get your UmU card

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    • building access
    • borrowing card for the University Library system
    • copying and printing card.

    To get the card, you need to apply for it. Here’s how to apply for the UmU card.

  • Join a student union

    There are three student unions at Umeå University:

    • Umeå Student Union
    • Umeå Student Union of Science and Technology
    • Umeå Medical and Health Sciences Student Union.

    They are actively involved so that fellow students have a high quality of education, good working environment, and fun leisure time.

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  • Access 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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