The main event during the Academic Ceremony is the conferment of doctoral degrees on new and honorary doctors as well as the installation of new professors. In addition, we celebrate our new Associate Professors/Docents and the university's Pedagogical Prize is awarded to the teacher or teaching team who have made special efforts regarding students' learning.

The Academic Ceremony takes place at Borås Congress Centre. The ceremony and subsequent reception is open to all the public. Please note that RSVP is needed. An invitation has been sent out sent out to all university employees with a link to RSVP.

16:00-17:45 Ceremony
Conferment of doctoral degrees, recognition of honorary doctors, installation of new professors, recognition of Associate Professors/Docents, and the awarding of the Pedagogical Prize. Please take your seat no later than 15:50. 

17:45-18:30 Reception
After the ceremony, all participants and guests may enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres as well as live music.

18:30-late Banquet (for specially invited guests)
The banquet includes a three-course meal and festivities for specially invited guests. The doors to the banquet open 18:15.