Riyad Ewaida was the first student to run out during the graduation celebrations in Uppsala on Friday.
Riyad Ewaida was covered in confetti and colorful necklaces at 10:30 when he ran out as the very first student. Thousands of students celebrated graduation across Uppsala county during the day. The celebrations began with run-outs at several schools and continued with truck rides.
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Kajsa Rosdal claimed victory in Vårruset on Thursday evening. Just over 2,200 runners took part in the race.
Uppsala high school students celebrate graduation on Friday despite the school year including only 174 school days, breaching the Education Act's minimum of 178 days. Several municipalities in the county may face fines according to SVT's review.
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Uppsala high school students graduate on Friday, June 5, expected to affect traffic in central parts of the city. Police have announced temporary closures along the parade route to manage up to 100 student floats and tractors.
Uppsala Municipality's cultural committee named recipients of three cultural awards on 4 June 2026. The scholarships and prize will be presented later this autumn.
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Over 100,000 people gathered in Lund on Saturday to watch the student carnival parade held every four years.
Students at Tiundaskolan in Uppsala have posted self-written poems around the school ahead of World Poetry Day on March 21. The walk kicks off early on March 20 with contributions from grades 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9. Poems are displayed in Giraffparken and local shop windows.
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Families in Uppsala got a sneak peek over the weekend at the rafts set to compete in the annual forsränning on Fyrisån. The Ankdagen event took place on Sunday at Ångströmslaboratoriet as part of Valborg celebrations. Project leader Nora Ranefall described a week with around 120 rafts built.