Academic Celebration 2025

Karlstad University lives by the motto Sapere Aude, dare to be wise. Daring requires a great deal of curiosity and courage, and being wise within academia demands that you are constantly prepared to be critically examined. Knowledge and methods must be presented in such a way that they can be questioned. When scientific results are scrutinized by competent reviewers, they can be used in society for good deeds. This is a never-ending task but one that gives academia trust in a troubled time where we need to have confidence in the various cornerstones on which our world rests. Academia is questioned daily, in large parts of the world, which affects people's attitudes towards both research and education. This, combined with the spread of disinformation, poses a serious threat to society as a whole and undermines a democratic world. Trust in knowledge has never been more important, which is why the theme for the Academic Celebration 2025 is trust.

Personal invitations for Academic Celebration 2025 has been sent out during week 27.

Dress code formal attire/white tie

Dress code for Academic Celebration at Karlstad University is Formal Attire. But what is included in formal academic attire, and how do you actually put on a white tie, frack? Protocol Chief Björn Sjöstrand, who is also an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering, explains.

See film "Dress code for Academic Celebration, Karlstad University.
 

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