Inauguration of Professors 2026
The event takes place on 13 NovemberThe Inauguration of Professors in Uppsala is a public ceremony in which the Vice-Chancellor installs new professors and the professors hold ...
New professor at the Faculty of Educational Sciences
One new professor will be inaugurated at the Faculty of Educational Sciences.
New professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy
One new professor will be inaugurated at the Faculty of Pharmacy.
New professors at the Faculty of Arts
Seven new professors will be inaugurated at the Faculty of Arts.
New professors at the Faculty of Medicine
Nine new professors will be inaugurated at the Faculty of Medicine.
New professors at the Faculty of Social Sciences
Thirteen new professors will be inaugurated at the Faculty of Social Sciences.
New professors at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Eleven new professors will be inaugurated at the Faculty of Science and Technology.
New professor at the Faculty of Languages
One new professor will be inaugurated at the Faculty of Languages.
All inaugural lectures
During the inauguration week, 9–13 November, all new professors give their inaugural lectures, grouped by faculty. Three of the lectures will be given during the inauguration ceremony.
Ceremonies – an important part of university traditions
The Inauguration of Professors in Uppsala is a public ceremony at which the Vice-Chancellor installs new professors in their office and the new professors hold inaugural lectures.
The inauguration of professors dates back to the Middle Ages but has changed quite a bit over the years.
Contact
If you have questions about the inauguration of professors, send an email to akademiskafester@uu.se.