Uppsala University’s 550th Anniversary
In spring 2021, following a preliminary study, the Vice-Chancellor decided to begin planning for Uppsala University’s 550th anniversary in 2027. On 7 October 2025, a decision was made on the implementation period and financial framework for the anniversary period, 27 February–27 November 2027. During the spring semester of 2028, the anniversary period will be summarised in a report to be submitted to the Vice-Chancellor by 30 June 2028 at the latest.
The steering group consists of the Vice-Chancellor's Council members Johan Tysk, Kerstin Sahlin, Mathias Hallberg, Anna Rosling, Per Ström and student representatives from the student unions and nations. Johan Tysk is the chair and reports regularly to the Vice-Chancellor.
Communications Director Pernilla Björk is project owner, Anna Liv Jonsson is project manager and Erik Bowall is assistant project manager.
Contact: 550@uu.se
Five themes for the 550th anniversary
- The University and Culture
- The University and Future Generations
- The University in Society
- The University Locally and Globally
- The University Moving Forward
Important dates
2027
- 27 February: Anniversary period begins with programme in the university hall
- 19 March: Official opening of the Jubilee period at Campus Gotland.
- 7 October: Annual celebration and anniversary day
- 27 November: Anniversary period concludes with programme in the Grand Auditorium
2028
- 30 June: Report submitted to the Vice-Chancellor and the project declared complete.