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. But anyone is welcome to register and attend.
Venue: The auditorium in the Education Building, SLU Uppsala (Almas Allé 10). How to get here.
Programme
REGISTRATION
15.00
INTRODUCTION, Nils Fall, Dean at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science
SYMPOSIUM with young Nordic researchers
16.30
COFFEE BREAK IN THE FOYER
17.00
AWARD PRESENTATION – The Award for Outstanding Research in Veterinary Medicine 2026
Introduction
David Haak, CEO of Agria, and Nils Fall, Dean at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science
Award ceremony
Maria Knutson Wedel, Vice-Chancellor SLU
Award lecture
Professor Jens Häggström and Professor Ingrid Ljungvall
Closing remarks
Malin von Essen, Moderator
18.00
MINGLE IN THE FOYER
Please note that changes or adjustments may occur in the programme.
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