Kalasmottagningen

Events

Linköping and Norrköping offer an exciting and adventurous student life. Each month of the school year has many activities to choose from - there is always something going on! Some of the most traditional events are:

Dra't i spa't - Tug of war.
DömD - Open championship in Dart arranged by section for Computer Science and Engineering (D-section).
Elinpiaden - Toga party followed by competitions arranged by the section for studies in Economy (Elin).
Holger spex - Theatre at Linköping Health University with performances at the Forum Theatre in October-November each year.
iDay - Theme day where international students present their culture - clothing, dancing, food, music. ISA (International Students Association) is organiser.
I-Cabarén - Dinner with entertainment by the first year students at I.
Joakim von Anka Cup
Kalasmottagningen (KALAS) - Big welcoming event for all new students in the beginning of September, hosted by the University.
LeMans - Go cart competition arranged by the section for Mechanical Engineering (M-section).
LinCon - Gaming convention arranged by Dragon’s Den.
Linköpings Studentspex - Theatre performances at the Forum Theatre in February each year.
LiU Game Jam - Organized by the Student Association LiTHe Kod three times a year, two in spring and one in autumn.
München Hoben - LinTeks Octoberfest, but in August, for all new students at LiU.
Nationsbalen - Prom arranged by Smålands, Västgöta and Wermlands nations.
Pallen - Table hockey-tournament.
Pepparkaksbuset - Bake the best "pepparkaka" (gingerbread)
Rebusrallyt - Annual team competition for LiU students/alumni/employees. Solve rebuses and riddles driving around the back roads of Östergötland.
Snuttefilmen - Competition and party arranged by the section for Engineering Biology (Bi6).
SOF - Student orchestras from different universities within and outside of Sweden, gather in Linköping every other year.
Suntrip - Summer party in the winter. Arranged by sections at the Faculty of Arts and Science.
Utekravall - Party outdoors in May.
VSR - Valla Saucer Rennen, large pulka race in Valla, Linköping. Arranged by the section for Applied Physics and Electric Engineering (Y-section).