Academic ceremonies, festivities and medals
The Academy Steward's Office administers and organises the academic ceremonies and festivities at Uppsala University. The office also assists the Vice-Chancellor regarding incoming visits to the University.
Upcoming events
- 17 November 2023, Installation of Professors
- 26 January 2024, Doctoral Degree Conferment Ceremony
- 24 May 2024, Doctoral Degree Conferment Ceremony
Awards and honours
Each year Uppsala University confers a number of prizes, distinctions and medals to individuals whose academic or other pursuits have promoted research, education or the development of Uppsala University in general.
- Alumnus of the Year
- Björkén Prize
- Disa Prize
- Distinguished Teaching Award
- Geijer Prize
- Gustaf Adolf Medals
- Holmdahl Scholarship
- Honorary doctorates
- Linnaeus Medal
- Oscar Prize
- Rudbeck Medal
- Skytte Prize
- Torgny Segerstedt Medal
- Ulla and Stig Holmquist Prize
- Uppsala Student of the Year
- Uppsala University Innovation Prize – Hjärnäpplet