Symposium, award ceremony and dinner
The programme features a scientific symposium with leading Nordic researchers and a ceremony where the Award for Outstanding Research in Veterinary Medicine will be presented. The day concludes with dinner, music and networking.
Date: November 25, 2026
Venue: The Assembly Hall in the Education Building, SLU Uppsala (Almas Allé 10)
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Moderator: Malin von Essen
PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME
12:00 Registration
13:00 SYMPOSIUM with young Nordic researchers
Introduction
Nils Fall, Dean at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science
TBD
14:30 COFFEE BREAK IN THE FOYER
15:00 AWARD PRESENTATION
The Award for Outstanding Research in Veterinary Medicine 2025
Introduction
Maria Knutson Wedel, Vice-Chancellor at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, and David Haak, CEO of Agria
Award lecture
XXX – 2026 year's laureate of The Award for Outstanding Research in Veterinary Medicine
Award ceremony
XXX
Maria Knutson Wedel, Vice-Chancellor
Closing remarks
Malin von Essen, moderator
16:20 MINGLE IN THE FOYER
19:15 DINNER
at Ulls Restaurant (Duhrevägen 8)
Dinner dress code: Dark suit (Swedish: mörk kostym)
Please note that additional information may be added to the programme.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at vetmedaward@slu.se
Read more about the Award for Outstanding Research in Veterinary Medicine.
About the award
The Award for Outstanding Research in Veterinary Medicine recognises exceptional research in the Nordic region that has contributed to improving the welfare of companion animals, horses, or livestock. The Award was established in 2024 by the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and Agria and is awarded annually.
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Contact: vetmedaward@slu.se