Academic ceremonies

By upholding the traditional academic ceremonies, we create a sense of continuity and community within the university. At the same time, through these ceremonies we highlight the continual renewal of knowledge represented by the new doctors and new professors who are awarded their honours each year.

Our ceremonies

Doctoral Award Ceremony, inauguration of new professors and Vice-Chancellor's inauguration – learn more about the ceremonies, traditions and insignia.
More information on the academic ceremonies
Gold medalj with a red and green ribbon.

Medals and awards

In conjunction with the doctoral award ceremony, the SLU Medals for Distinguished Service, the Educational Awards and the Arvid Lindman medal are conferred.

The Academy Stewards – Calendar

  • ONLINE, UPPSALA | 2025-10-03 09.00

    Lectures by the new honorary doctors

    Welcome to attend the open lectures by the honorary doctors of 2025; in the studio or online.
  • ONLINE, UPPSALA | 2025-10-04 14.30

    Doctoral award ceremony 2025

    Saturday 4 October, on SLU’s largest ceremonial occasion, we celebrate those who have recently completed their doctoral studies, honorary doctors and jubilee doctors, and recognise those who have made valuable contributions to our university in various ways.
  • UPPSALA | 2026-04-24 16.45

    Inauguration of new professors

    More information will be added later.
  • UPPSALA | 2026-10-03 14.30

    Doctoral Award Ceremony 2026

    More information will be added later.
  • The Academy Stewards, Vice-Chancellor's Office

    Helena Pennlöv, Academy Steward
    helena.pennlov@slu.se, +46-18-67 15 42

    Ida Hast, Administrative Assistant
    ida.hast@slu.se, +46-18-67 10 74