Symposium and Award Ceremony – The Award for Outstanding Research in Veterinary Medicine 2026
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.
Date: 25 November 2026
Venue: The Assembly Hall in the Education Building, SLU Uppsala
Organiser: SLU, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science
Location: Uppsala
Invitations will be sent to all employees and students at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science.
Venue: The auditorium in the Education Building, SLU Uppsala (Almas Allé 10). How to get here.
Program
Moderator: Malin von Essen
PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME
12:00 REGISTRATION
13:00 INTRODUCTION, Nils Fall, Dean at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science
13:05 SYMPOSIUM with young Nordic researchers
14:30 COFFEE BREAK IN THE FOYER
15:00 AWARD PRESENTATION – The Award for Outstanding Research in Veterinary Medicine 2026
Introduction
Maria Knutson Wedel, Vice-Chancellor at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, and David Haak, CEO of Agria
Award lecture
2026 year's laureate of The Award for Outstanding Research in Veterinary Medicine (to be announced in September)
Award ceremony
This Year's Award Presenter (TBD)
Maria Knutson Wedel, Vice-Chancellor SLU
Closing remarks
Malin von Essen, Moderator
16:20 MINGLE IN THE FOYER
Please note that additional information may be added to the programme.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at svm250@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