Karlstad University lives by the motto Sapere Aude — dare to be wise. Daring requires a generous dose of curiosity and courage. And to be wise in academia means always being prepared for critical scrutiny. It is of utmost importance to be able to trust knowledge — this has never been more vital. That’s why the theme of the 2025 Academic Celebration is trust.
On October 17, we will honor those who have undergone the most rigorous trials, reached the highest positions, or received the most prestigious distinctions in academia. We will confer degrees upon new doctors and honorary doctors, and install our new professors. We will also recognize this year’s associate professors, adjunct professors, and distinguished teachers.
Knowledge and methods must be presented in ways that allow them to be questioned. When scientific results are thoroughly examined by competent reviewers, they can be used in society for good deeds. This is an ongoing effort, but one that gives academia credibility in a turbulent time—when we need to trust the cornerstones on which our world rests. Academia is questioned daily in many parts of the world, affecting public attitudes toward both research and education. Combined with the spread of disinformation, this poses a serious threat to society as a whole and undermines a democratic world.
Lectures and Ceremony
This year, nine new professors will be presented at Karlstad CCC in the Lerinsalen hall, from 09:00 to 11:30. A joint conversation with the university’s three new honorary doctors will also take place, moderated by Jan van Stam, Professor of Physical Chemistry.
Staff, students and general public are warmly welcome to attend both the lectures and the ceremony in Aula Magna. Seating is limited—first come, first served!
Register for the lectures and the conversation with this year’s honorary doctors at Karlstad CCC, and for the ceremony at Aula Magna, Karlstad University, no later than October 12: Please register here.
The Academic Celebration will also be streamed live on YouTube: Experience the Academic Ceremony 2025
Read more about the 2025 Academic Celebration.
Date and Location: Logo
Friday, October 17
Karlstad CCC, Lerinsalen, 09:00–11:30
Aula Magna, Karlstad University, 16:00–18:00
