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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