Se upp!

Magazine Overview

'Se upp!' is the information and contact organ for the Västerås Tvärvetenskapliga Förening (VTF), a journal dedicated to interdisciplinary topics. This issue, Volume 3, Number 2, appears to be from July 1978, as indicated by the 'Svensk UFO-78' event details.

Editorial and Organizational Information

The magazine is published by Västerås Tvärvetenskapliga Förening. The editorial address is Box 13024, 720 13 Västerås, with Postgiro 841282-7 and telephone numbers 021-35 51 19 and 35 22 62. The organization emphasizes that its work is voluntary and unpaid, and therefore the print quality and appearance are secondary to the text material. They tolerate spelling and grammatical errors. Contributions in the form of articles and discussion posts from readers are welcomed and should be sent directly to VTF.

Chairman's Letter (J.E.)

The chairman, Jan Eriksen, notes that summer is approaching and VTF, like other associations, has no activities during this period but will resume in the autumn. He highlights that VTF has acquired a new location, leading to increased activity. While attendance at member meetings has been good, it could be better. Eriksen observes a significant increase in interest in UFOs following the film 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' and a library exhibition, which has doubled VTF's membership. Having served as chairman for two years, he expresses a desire for new ideas within VTF and encourages anyone feeling called to contribute to come forward. He also suggests that those without summer plans might consider attending events in Nyköping, which are mentioned in the magazine.

Member Meetings Summary

A brief summary of recent member meetings is provided. These meetings included a slideshow from Köping featuring VTF's activities, discussions on various topics such as the nature of time, UFOs, contacting the 'other side', space exploration, and ESP abilities. Experiments in pyramid effects and parapsychology were also conducted. Night observations were discussed, though interest was noted as being lukewarm, possibly due to the good weather. It is mentioned that 11 members from VTF attended the UFO-Sverige national meeting in Stockholm in March. Additionally, an excursion to the Köping UFO association featured an interesting lecture on parapsychology. The first member meeting after the summer break is scheduled for August 15th at 18:30.

Finding VTF

A map is included to help locate VTF's premises, with the address being Engelbrektsgatan 5 (entrance at the back).

Reading Recommendations

Readers are encouraged to check out 'Röster i Radio och TV nr 25' and a TV 2 series reportedly discussing UFOs. The June 1978 issue of 'Det Bästa' featured articles on archaeologists finding a lost kingdom and sightings of sea monsters.

UFO Exhibition in Köping

The Köping UFO association is hosting a large exhibition on UFOs at the Köping museum throughout the summer, from May 24th to September 3rd. The museum is open weekdays from 15:00-18:00 and weekends from 13:00-16:00. A visit is recommended.

Svensk UFO-78 Event Details

The main focus of this issue is the 'Svensk UFO-78' event, held at Folkets Hus in Nyköping from July 9th to 14th, 1978. This week-long event comprised lectures and film screenings on various interdisciplinary topics related to UFOs, open to both enthusiasts and the general public. The widely acclaimed film 'UFO-Flying Saucers' by Riksorganisationen UFO-Sverige, with stereophonic sound, was shown daily at 16:00, followed by a Q&A session with a panel.

Daily Program:

• Sunday, July 9th: Lecture by Carl-Axel Jonzon (editor of UFO-Information) on his interpretation of the UFO phenomenon (17:30). Lecture by Jan Fjellander on the UFO phenomenon from a parapsychological perspective (19:00).
• Monday, July 10th: Lecture by Thorvald Berthelsen (process engineer and chairman of UFO-Sverige) on UFO issues and the organization's 2000 members (17:30).
• Tuesday, July 11th: Lecture by Kolbjörn Stenödegård from Trondheim, Norway, on Norwegian UFO research and incidents (19:00).
• Wednesday, July 12th: Carl-Anton Mattsson presents color slides from travels to India, Ceylon, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico, studying ancient cultures and their theories (17:30). Anders Liljegren from Norrköping discusses Sweden's largest UFO library and the activities of AFU (Arbetsgrupp för Ufologi) (19:00).
• Thursday, July 13th: Swedish premiere of the film 'FORNTIDA GATOR' (Ancient Streets), with Swedish narration and stereosound, produced by Sala Amatörförening for Tvärvetenskap (17:30). Engineer Lehel Rephets presents 'The Galaxy Engine', a new revolutionary motor powered by the universe's spiral motion (19:00).
• Friday, July 14th: Reinhold Carleby demonstrates a motor based on a 2000-year-old Mexican drawing, presents new discoveries about Egyptian pyramids, and discusses faster-than-light travel (17:30). Per Fork discusses life conditions among stars and galaxies (19:00). Henry Svensson discusses UFO-Flying Saucers from social and legal perspectives (17:30). Former parliamentarian Anders Gernandt shares his views on UFOs in ancient and modern times, and questions whether ancient technology could lead to the discovery of unknown physical effects (19:00).

Event Information:

• Entry Fee: 10 SEK per day, 40 SEK for a week pass (6 days).
• Booking: Week passes can be booked in advance by paying 40 SEK to Postgiro 11 70 27-3 (UFO-Nyköping).
• Recommendation: Take a week off for this event, which is for UFO enthusiasts from all over the Nordic region. Visitors are also advised to visit Jogersö or Strandstugeviken beaches near Nyköping during the day.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes an open-minded approach to phenomena that lie outside conventional scientific understanding, particularly UFOs and parapsychology. The editorial stance emphasizes the importance of information sharing, discussion, and interdisciplinary research. The organization, Västerås Tvärvetenskapliga Förening, positions itself as a platform for exploring these topics, acknowledging the voluntary nature of its efforts and welcoming diverse contributions from its readership. There is a clear interest in documenting and promoting events and research related to the UFO phenomenon, as evidenced by the extensive coverage of the Svensk UFO-78 event.