Nominate Alumnus of the Year 2024
The six most recent recipients of the Alumnus of the Year title, from left to right: Sofia Wadensjö Karén (2018), Emma Frans (2019), Svante Pääbo (2023), Jamie LeSueur (2020), Jenny Larsson (2021) and Richard Bergström (2022).
Each year, Uppsala University awards the title of Alumnus of the Year to an alumnus who has made an outstanding contribution to their professional field, or has accomplished something else worthy of honouring.
Nominations can be submitted by anyone with a connection to Uppsala University.
The nomination period for the Alumnus of the Year 2024 is open until 31 March.
The following criteria are to be the basis for the nomination:
- The alumnus shall be a good role model for current and future students.
- The alumnus shall have excelled in their career, made valuable contribution following the completion of their studies or otherwise have achieved something of note. A valuable contribution may be, for example, research and education of the highest quality, an important cultural achievement, an active role in society, stimulated development and innovation or in some other way have contributed to making the world a better place.
- The alumnus should have read at least four semesters at Uppsala University.
- It is of merit if the alumnus has been well connected to University operations or Uppsala student life.
Annica Hulth