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A whole month for internationals
Welcome September is just around the corner, and we hope that you are just as excited as we are!
Welcome to events all over Denmark tailored for international talent, considering, or already living in Denmark.
Municipalities, state authorities, business organizations, student organizations, business regions and associations have joined forces to create Welcome September.
Welcome September is a month dedicated to welcome all internationals to Denmark. It will be packed with events all around the country aimed at newly arrived- as well as well-established internationals in Denmark. The events vary from job- and career related events to events that can contribute to a richer social life and learning more about Danish culture.
This years’ Welcome September offers more than 60 events all over the country. More than 30 partners – municipalities, state authorities, business organizations, student organizations, business regions and associations have joined forces to make YOU feel at home in Denmark.
The Danish work culture may be (very) different from what you are used to in other countries. Welcome September will highlight what you need to be aware of when starting a new job in Denmark, and how to navigate between fancy titles and colleagues. One of this month's targets is for you to acquire knowledge on how to take your career in Denmark further, because getting a job in a new country might also be a different process from what you are used to.
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Talent to a Green Denmark
Welcome September is part of Talent to a Green Denmark - a national initiative aimed towards the attraction, reception, and retention of international talent to Denmark.
The initiative is based off small- and medium-sized businesses' needs for necessary qualifications regarding problem solving and solutions for the green transition. Focused mainly on transitioning their production in an environmentally sound way.
| Click the button below to check out the official webpage for more information about Welcome September | |
In the early parts of September, we will launch another newsletter, covering the second half of this wonderful month for internationals. This newsletter is filled with events from all over the country, so no matter where you are in Denmark, there is something to join for you! Have a wonderful Welcome September. | |
Do you have a story that is relevant to this community? Then we encourage you to email us at; ankh@di.dk. Maybe we can feature you, your story or your ideas in a future edition of the newsletter. | |
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Do you want inspiration on how to navigate life in Denmark? Are you curious to get to know all the offers, communities, and organizations 'out there' ready to help you make the most of Aarhus?
Then you don't want to miss the biggest event for internationals in Aarhus, Aarhus City Welcome 2024!
Aarhus City Welcome is all about giving you the best information and inspiration to enjoy life in Aarhus. ACW is dedicated to all international professionals, accompanying partners/family and students.
Whether you are a newcomer or have lived here for years, this event is for you!
The Information Bazar
Visit the Information Bazar to meet a wide range (+40) of organizations, associations, and authorities, who are ready to give you the best possible guidance on living and enjoying life in Aarhus.
Speakers' Corner
Get new inspiration and information from amazing speakers at Speakers' Corner. Get ready to meet a line-up of experts within their field. From navigating culture clash to boosting your job search - they have got you covered! To read more and see the programme, click here.
The Living Library
Get valuable tips from experienced Aarhus-based internationals at the Living Library ready to share their best advice on enjoying life in Aarhus! No less than 12 lovely 'living books' make up this year's Living Library - all ready to share their experiences and best advice on navigating and enjoying life in Aarhus! To read more and see the programme, click here.
Experience Space
Experience a new sports or leisure activity as some of the clubs and associations present at ACW2024 invite you to join them in what their club is all about or do a performance for you to enjoy.
Children's Corner
Children at Aarhus City Welcome have their own special space for play, creativity and fun! From sock puppets to storytelling, you can read more about it here.
Entertainment
Besides giving you lots of valuable information, Aarhus City Welcome is all about having a great time and enjoying yourself. Last year around 1.500 internationals joined ACW. 98% of them recommended other internationals to join the event this year.
The event will take place on the 14th of September, at Dokk1, Hack Kampmanns Plads 2, 8000 Aarhus C, from 10:00 to 15:00.
To register or learn more about the event click the yellow button below, which will take you to the website of Aarhus City Welcome.
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Internationals' Fair North Denmark | |
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Are you new to North Denmark and looking for all the opportunities life has to offer there?
Join International House North Denmark at their Internationals' Fair on September 21st. The fair welcomes all new internationals, students, and families alike to Aalborg and the region of North Denmark!
You'll have the chance to meet public authorities, relevant organizations, NGOs, and get helpful information as a newcomer living in North Denmark. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to learn more about the region!
At the Internationals' Fair, many different organizations will take a stand (literally) to enthusiastically answer all the possible questions you may have!
The fair will be held September 21st at Aalborg Main Library, Rendsburggade 2, 9000 Aalborg and starts at 11:00. The event is of course, free of charge.
Program:
- Welcome speech by Lasse Frimand Jensen, Mayor of Aalborg
- Presentation by International House North Denmark - Welcome to Denmark, meet your new best friend, IHND.
- Panel discussion: Starting your new life in Denmark.
- Talk to all the organizations at the fair.
Don't miss out on:
- Free ice cream and cake
- Balloon animals for the kids
- Their new initiative - a Living Library where you can borrow an international and talk to them about living in Denmark.
You can register for the event and read more, by clicking the button below.
This program is organized in relation to the project Talent to a Green Denmark. This project is co-funded by the European Social Fund and Danmarks Ervervsfremmestyrelse (The Danish Board of Business Development).
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International Citizen Day - Herning | |
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Meet new people. Explore new opportunities - in Herning!
This International Citizen Day is an event for internationals in and around Herning. This year it will take place on September 21st, from 10:30 to 15:00 at Herning Bibliotekerne, Østergade 8, 7400 Herning.
Whether you are new to Herning or have been there for a while - join us for a fun, inspiring and cozy day.
This day offers a wide range of activities from artistic to practical:
- Meet a variety of organizations and associations and find inspiration for leisure activities, networking, places to go and much more.
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Experience a Living Library / group discussion session, where a number of volunteers/"living books" have been invited. They will be ready to share their story in small group sessions.
- Network with locals and other internationals.
- Enjoy Latin dance from Herning Latin Dance.
- Experience a Kendo demonstration - a Japanese martial art.
- Participate in a competition and win great prices.
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Join the after-event, an informal networking opportunity at Fox & Hounds.
The event is organized by Herning Municipality and Herning Libraries in collaboration with members from the associations International Society and Herning International Rotary Club.
These are just some of the events available. To check out the full programme and to find further details, click the button below.
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Odense International Welcome Day | |
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Are you looking for a new hobby, a local network, an opportunity to volunteer, or just a fun day out?
Take part in Odense's grand welcome fair on the 21st of September!
On this day, they invite all internationals in and around Odense to come and meet some of Odense's local organizations - from sports clubs to volunteer groups, cultural organizations, and public institutions.
Prepare yourself for a fun day with networking, talks, entertainment, family activities, and much more!
The fair will take place at Borgernes Hus, Østre Stationsvej 15, 5000 Odense C, and everyone is welcome! Participation is (of course) free of charge.
Be sure to join hundreds of other internationals from 10:00 and enjoy one of the biggest Welcome September events this year!
Click the pink button below to visit the official website of the fair. Here you can watch a video from last year's International Welcome Day.
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International Citizen Days 2024 | |
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You are invited to a one-of-a-kind welcome event tailored specifically for the international community in Greater Copenhagen.
Taking place in Øksnehallen, Halmtorvet 11, 1700 Copenhagen on Friday/Saturday the 27th & 28th of September, International Citizen Days brings together public authorities, private organizations and local communities for two days of endless inspiration on housing, job and social life through a carefully curated fair together with talks, debates and activities, all in "hyggelige" surroundings in Copenhagen.
Friday
Whether you are looking for your first job, next job, dream job, Friday is the day for you.
Friday is all about job and career, giving you the chance to meet interesting companies together with a broad range of organizations offering guidance on how to unleash your professional potential and kickstart your career in Denmark.
You will be introduced to the Danish Labour market including the inescapable codes of Danish workplace culture, recruitment processes, and collective agreements with plenty of opportunities to mingle and widen your network. There will also be an exclusive career matchmaking for candidates who meet the criteria - the deadline for registration is the 15th of September and you can register here.
Saturday
Welcomes all internationals including little ones, offering an exciting program covering all the essentials of settling in Denmark.
You will be guided through the jungle of housing options, banking services, tax laws, childcare facilities, career opportunities and Danish culture - all under one roof - together with the city's rich cultural scene, sports clubs, and associations through a lively fair, insightful talks, debates, and fun activities.
A roof over your head, a decent job and a social network are prerequisites for a good start to a new life away from your familiar surroundings. But they are not always easy to come by. Where do you start your housing hunt? How do you land your first job in a new country? And what is key to living an engaged, active social life in one of the happiest, most liveable places on Earth?
Whether you are new to the region or have been here for a while, Saturday is designed to help you and, your family build a supportive community and feel at home.
Make sure to save the dates and spread the word. The event is free and all you need to do is to sign up, show up and have fun. Our team at Expat in Denmark will be there as well, so be sure to come by our stand and say hi!
International Citizen Days 2024 is organized by International House Copenhagen and co-founded by the City of Copenhagen, the European Social Fund, and the Danish Board of Business Development with financial contributions from Akademikerne (The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations), Copenhagen Capacity, Danish Industry, Dansk Erhverv, Greater Copenhagen, IDA (the Danish Society of Engineers), PROSA, and Workindenmark.
Read more about the event by clicking the button below! Here you can sign up for one of the days or both and join the wonderful event along with thousands of others.
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The first two weeks of Welcome September are jampacked with events for internationals all over Denmark. Below you can find a selection of the events that will take place during these upcoming two weeks.
Even more Events!
These events are just a selection of the events that you can attend in the first couple of weeks of Welcome September. If you want to view the full list of events, click the button below. This will take you to Life in Denmark's page for Welcome September 2024.
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Events for you on Zealand | |
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First Job Copenhagen
This is a free 5-day course in English, aimed at giving unemployed international talents a greater chance of finding a job in Denmark. This job search course, which is a physical class at Københavns Erhvervshus, Gammel Køge Landevej 43, 2500 Valby, is for expats living in Greater Copenhagen or one of the many partner municipalities. The next available course will take place between the 16th of September and the 20th of September from 13:00 to 16:00 every day. The registration deadline is the 12th of September.
If you are a newcomer to Denmark and hold a bachelor's degree or higher, this event is for you! To register and read more, click the button below.
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Get Started
This job search course is for expats with limited educational background living in the City of Copenhagen and Greater Copenhagen.
Get Started is a free 1-day course in English aiming at giving internationals a greater chance of finding a job in Denmark. You will learn about structuring your CV and cover letter and you will get a better understanding of the Danish job market.
The course will take place on the 12th of September from 10:00 to 14:00 at Københavns Erhvervshus, Gammel Køge Landevej 43, 2500 Valby. The registration deadline is the 10th of September.
To read more and register, click the button below.
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Lyngby Day - 2024
If you are new in town or curious about what more Lyngby and Denmark has to offer, then look no further and join this event.
Lyngby Day is an event for internationals where you can meet local ambassadors, dive into inspiring talks, and have a chat with locals on how to navigate and enjoy life in Lyngby and surroundings. There will be something for all age groups, incl. a guided tour of Lyngby.
The event will take place on the 7th of September from 11:00, at Lyngby Hovedgade 28, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby. Click the button to read more/register.
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Community Games - Gentofte | |
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Join Community Games in Gentofte. We celebrate the cultural diversity in Gentofte and invite you to a fun day of sports and games for children and adults.
The games will take place on the 14th of September from 10:00, at Gentofte Sportspark, Ved Stadion 14, 2820 Gentofte. Click the button to read more/register.
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International LinkedIn Meetup | |
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Join the international LinkedIn Meetup in Odense. Joining will give you access to both a workshop and a talk, and of course networking with a lot of welcoming and curious people.
The meetup will take place on the 29th of August from 19:00, at Albanigade 20, 5000 Odense. Click the button to read more/register.
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Træf for hjemvendte danskere i Odense | Tilmeldingsfrist: 28. august, kl. 23:00 | |
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Er du vendt tilbage til Danmark for nylig? Vil du gerne blive klogere på den hjælp og støtte, du kan opnå som hjemvendt? Eller vil du bare gerne møde andre, der har boet i udlandet?
Så vær med d. 4. september, fra kl. 16:30, når Danes Worldwide inviterer til træf i deres lokaler i Borgernes Hus på Østre Stationsvej 15, 5000 Odense. Klik på knappen for at læse mere og registrere dig.
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International Community Odense
Apart from hosting the International Welcome Day, International Community Odense host several events throughout the year. As such they will be hosting numerous events before, during and after the month of Welcome September, like a walk-and-talk or Danish language classes. To expand your network in Odense, and participate in events and networking, go to their website -> ico.dk, or go to their Facebook page -> International Community Odense
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Events for you in South Jutland | |
Events in and around Esbjerg | |
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The Danish Healthcare System
Get an overview of the public healthcare system in Denmark directly from Esbjerg Municipality's health educators. This seminar is free and open to all.
The seminar will take place on the 3rd of September from 17:30, at Torvegade 23, 6700 Esbjerg. Click the button to read more/register.
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Clubs and Assoc's Day in Esbjerg
Explore leisure options and enjoy a nice day in the city with other newcomers in and around Esbjerg.
The event is free of charge and will take place on the 7th of September, from 10:00, at Torvegade 23, 6700 Esbjerg. To read more, or register - click the button below.
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Adventures in Oilfields & Windfarms | |
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Working in the Energy Industry can offer a job like no other. Meet two local internationals - and hear a few stories from their global career journeys and how they've come to call Esbjerg home.
The event will take place on the 5th of September from 17:00, at Torvegade 23, 6700 Esbjerg. Click the button to read more/register.
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Culture shock and cultural differences | |
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Nanna Hauch from Expat Hero will come around the theory of culture shock, emotional and psychological impacts, and cultural encounters as well as focus on tools for empowerment in daily life.
The seminar will take place on the 10th of September from 10:00, at Torvegade 23, 6700 Esbjerg. Click the button to read more/register.
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Raising children in Denmark | |
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This seminar is with Nadia El-Gendi from "På tværs". Learn about the culture, the expectations and code of conducts related to children and the upbringing of children in Denmark.
The seminar will take place on the 12th of September from 17:00, at Torvegade 23, 6700 Esbjerg. Click the button to read more/register.
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Events in and around Sønderborg | |
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Culture and Sports Night
The culture and Sports Night in Sønderborg is a recurring gathering of more than 150 associations and activities. The first Friday of September hosts a night filled with cultural and sporting events. This year you can participate in a night run through the streets of Sønderborg. There will be 4 scenes with a variety of different features.
The Culture and Sports Night will be held on the 6th of September throughout Sønderborg from 16:00. Click the button below to read more.
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Yoga for Newcomers
Join the weekly yoga sessions for newcomers and students, where you can relieve stress, make new friends, and reconnect your mind and body.
The yoga sessions are free of charge. Everyone can join, at any level. The instruction is in English.
The classes will take place at Alsion 2, 6400 Sønderborg, from 17:00 to 18:30. The next class will be held on the 6th of September. Click the button to read more and register.
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Relocation & Job Fair - Southern DK | |
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The Municipalities of Southern Denmark are looking for skilled labour and are therefore organizing a fair for people who would like to live and work in their beautiful region.
The fair will take place on the 13th of September from 12:00, at Ahlemannsparken, Ahlefeldtvej 4, 6300 Gråsten. Click the button to read more/register.
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Events in and around Vejle | |
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How to Thrive in Denmark
Whether you have located to the Vejle area recently, or even some years ago, you are warmly invited this series of workshops engaging professional, personal, and family development brought to you by some of Vejle's leading International professional coaches.
All workshops will be held in English and are free to join! The first workshop will be held on the 2nd of September, from 10:00 to 13:00 at Spinderigade 11, 7100 Vejle. Click the button below to read more and register.
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Job Search Support
Vejle Newcomer Service offers you five weekly sessions, where you get tips for your job search in Vejle and meet other international job seekers.
Each time you will go over a subject that will be relevant for your future job situation in Denmark.
For some of the sessions they will invite a guest speaker, in order for you to get the best knowledge of the subject.
All sessions will be in English and are free to join! The first session will be held on the 3rd of September, from 12:30 to 14:30 at Skolegade 1, 7100 Vejle.
Click the button below to read more/register.
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This workshop will address some of the most common theme's expats with they had known before moving to Denmark and is aimed at giving you inspiration to a smooth and happy settling in Denmark.
The workshop will take place on the 10th of September from 18:30 to 20:30, at Spinderigade 11, 7100 Vejle.
Click the button to read more/register.
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Events for you in Central Jutland | |
Expat Reception
International Community and Aarhus University are looking forward to meeting you at this year's Expat Reception!
The reception is an annual tradition with more than 600 attendees where you can relax with your family and socialize with other expats while enjoying some complimentary refreshments.
The reception will be held on the 31st of August, from 15:00, at Skolegyde 1-3, 8000 Aarhus. Registration deadline: August 30. Click the button to read more.
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International Bingo - Skjern
Join the International Bingo-night at Feldsingvej 3, 6900 Skjern, from 19:00 to 20:15, on the 3rd of September, where you can win prizes and enjoy a wonderful "jysk" cake table. Click the button below to read more and register.
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Discover the Locals - Randers
Explore beautiful Randers and meet new people!
Learn more about Randers and get to meet other locals who live in the area. This evening is all about getting inspired and networking.
The event will take place on the 3rd of September, from 17:00 to 19:30 at Stemannsgade 9C, 8900 Randers. Click the button below to read more/register.
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International Movie Night - Struer
Join the library of Struer and Newcomers in Struer for a movie night for internationals. Meet other internationals, eat popcorn, and enjoy a classic Danish film (with English subtitles)
The event will be held on the 11th of September, from 19:00 at Smedegade 1-7, 7600 Struer.
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Events for you in North Jutland | |
Diversity Evening at Aalborg Zoo
Mark your calendars because September 5th is the annual Diversity Evening in Aalborg Zoo.
Aalborg Zoo, the Integration Council in Aalborg Municipality, and the International House North Denmark. are hosting the event.
At Diversity Evening you will have the chance to meet other internationals in Aalborg, while being surrounded by different cultures and enjoying a free trip to the zoo.
The event will be held on the 5th of September, from 17:00, at Mølleparkvej 63, 9000 Aalborg. Click the button to read more.
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