Cultural competence – a workshop series
As part of the scientific area’s work on internationalisation and the initiative Regardless of Background, Medfarm offers an annual workshop series on cultural competence for students, doctoral students and employees. The aim of the workshop series is to strengthen participants’ understanding of cultural perspectives and support an inclusive work and study environment.
The workshops are led by:
- Charlotta Öberg, PRISMA Cross-Cultural Consultants – an expert in cultural diversity and intercultural communication, and an internationally in-demand lecturer.
- Gregory Garretson, Ph.D. in linguistics – with decades of experience in language teaching, including several years as a lecturer at the Department of English at Uppsala University.
Upcoming workshops during 2026/2027
For undergraduate students
- 28 September, on Zoom at 10:15–12:30, with Charlotta Öberg
- 14 October, at Blåsenhus 11:129 at 13:30–16:30, with Gregory Garretson
- 5 February, on Zoom at 10:15–12:30, with Charlotta Öberg
- 7 April, on Zoom at 14:00–16:30, with Gregory Garretson
For Master’s students
- 22 September, on Zoom at 9–12, with Charlotta Öberg
For staff and doctoral students
23 Sept
10:15 to 12:30 Workshop
Workshop on cultural competence with Charlotta Öberg14 Oct
13:30 to 16:30 Workshop
Workshop on cultural competence with Gregory Garretson7 April
14 to 16:30 Workshop
Workshop on cultural competence with Gregory Garretson