Embassy of Sweden London, UK

Yesterday our new Ambassador Stefan Gullgren presented his Letters of Credence to H.M. King Charles III, marking the formal beginning of his term serving as the Ambassador of Sweden to the UK. The ceremony began with the Crown Equerry arriving at the Residence and escorting the Ambassador, accompanied by his wife and staff, to Buckingham Palace where he presented his Letters of Credence to H.M. King Charles III. You can read more about Stefan Gullgren’s background and ambitions for his term in Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK's magazine LINK: https://lnkd.in/eTXV9_Jz We are looking forward to growing the Swedish-British bonds even stronger in the next few years!

Cell Impact AB, a small company from Sweden 🇸🇪, is reaching new heights by partnering with Japan 🇯🇵 to power the hydrogen vehicles of the future. 💡 By using innovative tech, they’re making flow plates faster and cheaper—around 400 plates per car 🚗 🫶 The EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement makes this green collaboration possible, and it’s a great example of how trade can drive sustainable innovation. Swedish innovation 🤝 Japanese collaboration 🖇️ https://europa.eu/!bgqv8Y #TradeDeal

Last week, the Embassy of Sweden and Business Sweden were thrilled to welcome the Anglo-Swedish Nuclear delegation, including Lord Hunt, Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero in the UK, and Niklas Wykman, Sweden’s Minister for Financial Markets to the Ambassador's residence in London. Aiming to build on the UK-Sweden Strategic Partnership and both countries’ ambitions regarding the role of nuclear energy in the clean energy transition, the two-day programme included meetings with stakeholders from both the public and private sectors in both countries, such as the Department for Business and Trade, The Swedish Ministry for Finance (Regeringskansliet, Finansdepartementet), the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, the Nuclear Industry Association, Sweden Nuclear Society, Vattenfall, Sizewell C, Urenco Global, Rolls-Royce SMR and Barclays. Day one of the programme concluded with an evening fire side chat on civil nuclear cooperation between Sweden and the UK, followed by a dinner hosted by H.E. Ambassador Stefan Gullgren. Thank you to all who attended! Photos: Radek Dranikowski

Earlier this week, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, Deborah Prentice and the Ambassador of Sweden Stefan Gullgren introduced the first annual UK-Sweden Lecture on Life Sciences, focused on how #WholeGenomicSequencing can lead to better diagnostics and treatment of children with cancer.   This event celebrated the close collaboration within the MoU between Sweden and the UK in the field of Life Sciences, underscoring the critical advancements and shared experiences of top researchers from both countries.   A heartfelt thank you to our amazing speakers, Professor Sam Behjati, Professor David Gisselsson Nord, and Dr Aditi Vedi, as well as to Corpus Christi College Cambridge for hosting this event.   #LifeSciences #Innovation #Genomics #CancerResearch

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been announced. Congratulations to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun!

The best things in life are even better when shared. That is why the Swedish Embassy is offering these delicious baked goods at the Royal Festival hall during the Philharmonia Orchestra’s Sunday afternoon sessions, Notes on Nature. Make sure to take a look at their programme - follow the link below!

Together with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK, our series Swedish Business Footprints continues in Scotland. Join us to discover the impact of Swedish businesses in Scotland, together with leading actors in the area!

Swedish innovation is leading the way to greener shipping. Sweden is world-leading when it comes to making shipping more energy-efficient, which is a crucial step to reduce global emissions. By investing in research and innovation, Sweden is paving the way for sustainable transport solutions. One example is Candela, a company based in Sweden that has developed the world’s first hydrofoil passenger ferry, with support from government grants. This technology allows the boat to hover just above the surface of the water, thus reducing energy consumption by 80 per cent. The ferry will be put into service in Stockholm in the near future. #WorldMaritimeDay

We are very excited to welcome none other than Ingegerd Råman, one of Sweden's most celebrated designers, to our panel discussion tomorrow at the Garden Museum in London. ⏰ 17 Sept 15:00—16:00 📍 The Garden Museum Together with the Swedish furniture company Verk , Råman has designed upholstery fully sourced from Swedish wool, created to be both sustainable and durable. 🌱 Even though conventional furniture fabrics have a significant impact on the environment, with half or more of Swedish and British wool being thrown away, sustainable upholstery has yet to receive the same level of attention as that given to sustainable fashion. 🐑 In our panel, Swedish design meets British initiatives in a conversation that combines artistic processes with the need for local small scale industries and a more sustainable furniture industry. 🛋️ 👉 Join us for a conversation on possibilities and share ideas and examples for around the globe on how we can create local initiatives together on the international design stage. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gxUpnA-y

Thank you to all the young professionals who came to the Swedish Chamber of Commerce' event yesterday evening. We were delighted to welcome the next generation to the Swedish residency, for an evening full of shared stories and networking.