Activities for students

We offer you as a student a diverse range of group activities, lectures, and workshops to promote well-being and provide opportunities for personal development.

University walk and run 5 May 2026 

This spring's most energy-filled event! Experience the beautiful nature around the Lugnet area as you make your way around at your own pace. Whether you’re an experienced runner, a beginner, jogging or walking – everyone is welcome!

Location: Start and finish on the asphalt surface at Lugnets ski stadium, Falun.

Start: 17:30. Race bibs can be picked up at the start area from 17:00.

Course: This year we’re trying a new concept with a 3.8 km course, and you choose on site whether you want to run or walk one, two, or three laps. The course is also suitable for strollers.

Water stations and refreshments will be available at the start and finish arena.

The event is free for students and staff at Dalarna University. Feel free to bring a friend or family member!

You can register to the event here

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Torsdagshäng - take a break

Come join us for a free fika! You can play cards, study or just hang out for a while.

When: Every Thursday  13.00-14.30 until April 23rd.

Where: The students lunch room at campus Borlänge.

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A peaceful moment

Every Monday, the Student Health Services invites you to a moment of stillness and an opportunity to connect to yourself. Sometimes we just sit quietly together, sometimes we do a breathing- or mindfulness exercise. No prior knowledge or registration is required, just come as you are.

When: Mondays at 12.05-12.15.

Where: Stilla rummet/Silent room (Ljusgården campus Falun)

Yin yoga - Fridays on zoom

Linneaus university invites you to a gentle, slow form of yoga where we hold the positions for 3-5 minutes. Meditation and stretch at the same time. Yin yoga aims to practice relaxation in muscles and stretch the connective tissue. It also helps you release mental stress, increases your mobility and calms your mind.

Appear at your computer just as you are, no pre-registration required. The class is held in English. 

Time: Every Friday 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM until April 24th.

Link to yin yoga

Dance for health

Do you feel stressed? Do you suffer from symptoms like anxiety, fatigue, rapid heartbeat, or headache? Then Dance for Health is for you!

Welcome as you are. You don´t need any previous dancing experience. You just need to be curious about how movement and dance can increase your well-being and lower your stress levels. 

No class is held during the spring semester 2026, more information will come.

Silent room

Campus Falun: There is a silent room that may be used for praying, meditating or just taking a quiet break from your studies.

Campus Borlänge: We have a silent room (for praying, yoga etc) and a resting room (if you for example have a headache or just want to rest for a while). You find both rooms on floor 2.

Please, note that these rooms are not ment to be used for studying or if you get seriously ill.

The silent room in Falun

The silent room in Falun

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