what does the union do?
The Linnaeus Union represents everyone students at Linnaeus University and work to make their studies and study time as good as possible. As a student union, we are the students' voice in both the university management and towards society. Everyone can turn to us if they need advice and support or have been treated incorrectly by the university.
For our members, we also work actively with membership benefits such as events, member activities, business contacts and housing issues. Our members are the workforce of the future, and we give them a good start!
HBTQI Accreditation
Students as well as other visitors should feel welcome and respected regardless of their gender identity and expression. Since 2019, the Linnaeus Union has been an HBTQI-accredited workplace. To become accredited, we have undergone several training sessions provided by Regions in collaboration. The training is mandatory for staff, while the board participates as time permits. Regioner i samverkan. Utbildningen är obligatorisk för tjänstepersoner i organisationen medan styrelsen deltar i mån av tid.
Since May 2023 there's LnuGBTQ as an important meeting point for LGBTQI students. In Kalmar there's no student association. Instead students go to queer hangouts arranged by RFSL Kalmar.m du vill starta en kan du höra av dig till Studiesocial Kalmar.
In connection with the follow-up conducted in autumn 2023, we have developed an action plan. It includes several measures, where most have been ticked off the list.
- To add prnouns to our about page and in our email signatures.
- To update our employee handbook regarding the certification and what it means for the organization.
- To align with the election committee that we are certified and what future applicants to the student union board should be aware of.
- To update the options available in application for the Buddy program and make it more inclusive.
The student union board has taken several intiatives to get Linnaeus University to engage more in Pride ("Specifically in the Pride parades in Kalmar and Växjö).
