Academic Ceremony Celebrates What We Can Achieve Together
2024-10-07As the leaves on the trees begin to change colour, it’s time for the Academic Ceremony, one of the biggest events of the year at Karlstad University and a long-standing tradition. In troubled times, it is important to protect unity, cooperation, and team spirit and what we can achieve together, not least in research. On October 18th, we will together confer new doctors, honorary doctors as well as install our new professors. We also acknowledge this year’s docents, adjunct professors as well as merited- and excellent teachers.
Together is this year’s theme for the Academic Ceremony. Many of our researchers at Karlstad University conduct research in collaboration with other researchers, often across disciplinary boundaries. Something that strengthens and advances knowledge after being reviewed and discussed from many different perspectives. Working together also brings joy to work and strengthens Karlstad University as a higher education institution.
A day in the spirit of celebration
This year 13 new professors are presented at Karlstad CCC in Lerinsalen from 09:00-11:30 AM. There will also be a joint conversation with the university’s two new honorary doctors led by moderator Jan van Stam, professor of physical chemistry.
During the ceremony, 16:00-18.00 PM, the artist and composer Fredrik Kempe will entertain alongside the university choirs Sällskapet CMB and Söt Likör, under the direction of Mats Backlund. The other musicians on stage will consist of students from the Ingesund School of Music.
Both staff and students are warmly welcome to attend lectures during the ceremony and to the ceremony in Aula Magna. There is a limited number of seats - so first come first served principle applies!
Registration for lectures during the ceremony and conversation with this year’s honorary doctors at Karlstad CCC, and registration for the ceremony in Aula Magna, Karlstad University by October 14th at latest. Register here
New this year is that Academic Ceremony will also be broadcasted live on Youtube; see Academic Ceremony here
Read more about Academic Ceremony 2023.
When:
Friday, October 18
Where:
Karlstad CCC, Lerinsalen, 09:00-11:30 AM
Aula Magna, Karlstad University, 16:00-18:00 PM

