Finance
What is the conversation between an employee and their employer or manager regarding the setting or negotiation of salary or wages?
salary setting appraisal / negotiation
wage negotiation
(lönesättande samtal)
What is the period of time during which parents, typically both mothers and fathers, take time off work to care for their newborn or newly adopted child?
parental leave
(föräldraledighet)
What is a document or strategy outlining specific steps, goals, and measures to be taken in order to achieve a particular objective or address a certain issue?
action plan
(handlingsplan)
What is the term at the university for starting 15 minutes after the announced time?
academic quarter
(akademisk kvart)Who is a person who is responsible for handling admissions-related tasks in educational institutions, such as processing applications, assessing eligibility, and communicating with prospective students regarding their admission status.
admissions officer
(antagningshandläggare)
What is the financial assistance or support provided by a government, organization, or individual to help fund a project, program, or individual's needs?
allowance / contribution
(bidrag)
What is work or employment that a person engages in in addition to their main job or primary source of income?
Incidental employment / secondary employment / outside work
(bisyssla)
What are activities and initiatives aimed at enhancing or improving an individual's skills, knowledge, and abilities in a particular area or field?
(e.g., formal education, training programs, workshops, seminars, on-the-job training)
Continuing professional development
(kompetensutveckling)
What are the student associations that e.g., serve simple meals, rent out accommodation, and organise extracurricular activities?
nations
Who is responsible for overseeing and managing security measures and protocols at the univeristy, ensuring the safety of personnel, assets, and facilities.
chief security officer
(säkerhetschef)
What is compensation provided to employees when they are on vacation?
holiday pay / vacation pay
(semesterersättning)
What are agreements and conditions that govern the relationship between an employer and an employee?
Terms of employment
(Anställningsvillkor)
What is a temporary postponement or extension of enrollment or admission?
Deferment (of studies)
(anstånd)
What is a place where students can go to get academic support, such as tutoring, study tips, assistance with assignments, and access to resources like textbooks and computers.
Academic Support Centre
(studieverkstaden)
Who serves as the chief executive officer or administrative leader of the institution and is responsible for overseeing its overall operations, management, and academic direction?
Vice-chancellor
(Rektor)
What is the English term for financial support or assistance provided to cover additional costs incurred by an individual or organization due to specific circumstances or requirements?
additional cost subsidy / contribution
(merkostnadsbidrag)
What is the English term for additional advantages or privileges provided to employees by their employers beyond their basic salary or wages?
benefits
(förmåner)
What is the term for having a secured/definite spot or place in a program of study for students who meet certain eligibility criteria?
guaranteed admission
(platsgaranti)
What refers to the books, textbooks, articles, or other materials that students are to read or study as part of a particular course or academic program.
reading list, required reading
(kurslitteratur)
Who oversees the management and maintenance of the buildings and the infrastructure within an organization?
Facilities Manager/Facilities Coordinator
(Anläggningschef)
What is the term for the portion of an individual's income that is used as the basis for calculating pension contributions or benefits in retirement plans?
Pensionable income
(pensionsgrundande inkomst)
What is the government agency responsible for providing employment services, career counseling, and support to job seekers and employers in Sweden?
The Swedish Public Employment Service
(Arbetsförmelingen)
What do we call a program of study at a university or other educational institution that an applicant needs to be eligible for admission?
pre-requisite (qualifying) requirement (training)
(ehörighetsgivande utbildning)
What do we call the posted visual communication used to convey information and direct people on campus?
(from language policy discussion)
(skyltning)
Who is responsible for facilitating internships, matching students or job seekers with appropriate internship opportunities, and overseeing the logistics of intern placements.
clinical training coordinator / work placement coordinator / internship coordinator
(praktikförmedlare)