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- Thunberg’s collection of letters saved – thanks to a generous donation
Uppsala University Library has begun extensive work to repair and conserve the large collection of letters that belonged to Carl Peter Thunberg – one of Carl von Linné’s students. Following the …
- Donation to a new foundation focused on medical innovation
Through a donation from the family, a new foundation has been formed called Familjen Landegrens stiftelse för medicinsk forskning (Landegren Family Foundation for Medical Research). The purpose of …
- Cultural researcher Yair Lipshitz named new Professor of Jewish Thought
Professor Yair Lipshitz of Tel Aviv University will be the first holder of the Torsten Söderberg Chair in Jewish Thought at Uppsala University. He will lead the establishment of the Jewish Studies …
- New Institute aims to deepen understanding of culture’s role in society
Johan Jansson, senior lecturer at the Department of Human Geography, has been the Director of Uppsala University’s newly established Anders Sandrew Institute for Culture and Creativity since 1 …
- Extension of Anders Wall scholarships for international students
The Anders Wall scholarships for studies at Uppsala University have existed since 2012 and are intended for fee-paying international students. It is now clear that the scholarship programme will be …
- Unique collection of Asian materials donated to Uppsala University Library
Uppsala University Library has received a substantial donation of hundreds of rare original prints, unique manuscripts, handbooks and facsimiles in a variety of East and Central Asian languages.
- Donation expands Hugo Alfvén’s letter collection
Uppsala University Library has received a donation containing 26 letters written by Swedish composer Hugo Alfvén.
- Generous donation for the exhibition of the Silver Bible
Uppsala University Library has received a donation of one million Swedish kronor from the Kjell and Märta Beijer Foundation to develop the exhibition of the Silver Bible (Codex Argenteus).
- Major Bruno Liljefors donation to Gustavianum
Bruno Liljefors’s granddaughter, Catarina Lundegårdh, has donated 70 works by the artist to the Gustavianum. As a result of this gift, Uppsala University now owns the largest Liljefors collection in …
- New foundation shortens pathway to a cure for type 1 diabetes
Professor Per-Ola Carlsson’s research into a cure for type 1 diabetes has attracted a great deal of attention following some positive results. Through donations from two private individuals, a …
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