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Karl Widlund – Water Industry Internship Program

The Water Industry Internship Program brings together a number of students from all over the country each summer to explore the water and sanitation industry, one of society's most fundamental but also most invisible sectors. During the program, participants get to meet leading players in the industry, work on a joint project, and build a network that extends far beyond the summer. In this interview series, we present this year's participants in the internship program.

Karl Widlund is studying his master's degree in Environmental Engineering with a focus on Urban Water and Water Resources at Nordic Five Tech, a collaboration between five leading technical universities in the Nordic region. This summer he is participating in the Water Industry Internship Program, just in time for his final year of education.

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Elvire Roualle de Rouville – Water Industry Internship Program

The Water Industry Internship Program brings together a number of students from all over the country each summer to explore the water and sanitation industry, one of society's most fundamental but also most invisible sectors. During the program, participants get to meet leading players in the industry, work on a joint project, and build a network that extends far beyond the summer. In this interview series, we present this year's participants in the internship program.

Elvire Roualle de Rouville is a first-year student in the Master's program in Chemistry at the University of Gothenburg and already has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from KTH. This summer she is participating in the Water Industry Internship Program, and there is no doubt that she has come to the right place.

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Anna Hademalm – Water Industry Internship Program

The Water Industry Internship Program brings together a number of students from all over the country each summer to explore the water and sanitation industry, one of society's most fundamental but also most invisible sectors. During the program, participants get to meet leading players in the industry, work on a joint project, and build a network that extends far beyond the summer. In this interview series, […]

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The water industry's mapping of the water and sanitation sector

The Swedish Water Industry has sent out a survey to its members to map the water and sanitation industry. The aim is to map skills needs and identify the recruitment challenges that the industry faces – both today and in the future. We also appreciate responses from other players in the water and sanitation sector in Sweden. Your responses are crucial for us to have a […]

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2025.09.08

The water industry awards the prize for the best thesis at the Water Congress

To raise awareness and raise the status of the water and sanitation sector, Svenskt Vatten, Structorstiftelsen and – starting this year – the Water Industry are awarding prizes for the best thesis in the water and sanitation sector. This is part of the work to encourage more people to choose a career in water. The prize consists of three scholarships of SEK 50,000 each for 30 […]

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2025.05.09

Emil Svensson drives business development and partnerships in an industry undergoing rapid digital transformation.

”The water sector is facing extensive technical and organizational development – and being able to be part of driving that journey is both meaningful and inspiring.” What is your education? – I have a basic upper secondary education, further education in Business Management at IHM Business School and leadership training. Over the years, I have also started and […]

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2025.05.09

Matilda Jirblom is an investigation engineer.

”I am inspired by working in an industry that contributes to the functioning of one of the pillars of society – clean water in the tap.” What is your education? – Master of Science in Environmental and Water Engineering, Uppsala University. Why have you chosen to work in the water sector? – I work in the water sector because it is an important […]

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2025.05.09

Matilda Jirblom is an investigation engineer

”I am inspired by working in an industry that contributes to the functioning of one of the pillars of society – clean water in the tap.” What is your education? – Master of Science in Environmental and Water Engineering, Uppsala University. Why have you chosen to work in the water sector? – I work in the water sector because it is an important […]

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2025.05.09

Johanna Langborger is Technical Application Specialist

”Being able to combine my interest in chemistry and technology with environmental benefits is very valuable to me.” What is your education? – Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Lund University of Technology. Why have you chosen to work in the water sector? – Being able to combine my interest in chemistry and technology with environmental benefits is very valuable to me. After graduating, I applied […]

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2025.05.09

Isabella Fröderberg is a Project Design Engineer

”It is rewarding to work in an industry that is constantly developing for the benefit of the environment and our waters.” What is your education? – Master of Science in Chemical and Process Engineering, Chalmers. Why did you choose to work in VA? – I have always loved the ocean and wanted to work for the health and well-being of the ocean. VA combines the interest […]

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2025.05.09

Julie Garrison is a limnologist

”After my doctoral studies, I want to see the research I had put so much time and energy into come to fruition.” What is your education? – PhD in marine biology from Stockholm University. Why have you chosen to work in water and sanitation? – I have always been interested in water, and especially the organisms that live there! […]

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2025.05.09

Mattias Ljungdahl is deputy project manager.

”Being able to contribute to cleaner water creates a sense of pride in me that I carry with me every day.” What is your education? – Civil engineer with a focus on production management. Why have you chosen to work in water and sanitation? – I have always loved building and building for the future by cleaning our […]

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