Inauguration of Professors 2024
- Date: 15 November 2024, 15:00–17:00
- Location: Grand Hall, Biskopsgatan 3
- Type: Academic ceremony
- Organiser: The Communication Department
- Contact person: Gabriella Almqvist
The Inauguration of Professors in Uppsala is a public ceremony at which the Vice-Chancellor installs new professors and the professors hold inaugural lectures. This tradition dates back to the Middle Ages.
Inaugural lectures at the inauguration
During the Inauguration Ceremony on 15 November, three of the new professors will give their inaugural lectures:
- Marie Linton: Är rätt här, rätt där. (Faculty of Law)
- Linus Sandegren: Antibiotika - mirakelmedicinen vi håller på att förlora. (Faculty of Medicine)
- Steffi Burchardt: Välkommen till vulkanens inre. (Faculty of Science and Technology)
Please note that there will be a ban on bags in the Grand Auditorium during the Inauguration Ceremony. A manned cloakroom is available.
Book your ticket for the Inauguration ceremony 15 November
Separate inaugural lectures 11–14 November
Most professors to be inaugurated during the ceremony on 15 November will give their lectures earlier in the week, from 11 to 14 November, by faculty. The lectures will be given in the University main building.
There will be a ban on bags in the lecture halls for the inaugural lectures.
No pre-registration or tickets are required for the separate inaugural lectures 11–14 November.
Monday 11 November
The Faculty of Social Sciences 9:15
Tuesday 12 November
The Faculty of Languages 14:45
Wednesday 13 November
The Faculty of Science and Technology 9:15