For participants in the Academic Ceremony
This webpage has practical information for those who are participating in the Academic Ceremony. At the bottom of the page you can RSVP for the Vice-Chancellor´s dinner on 4 May.
If you have any questions, please contact Master of Ceremonies Emily Larsson.
Doctors
For the doctoral conferment ceremony on 5 May 2023, those who have received a doctoral degree during the period 1 February 2022– 31 January 2023 are invited.
Rehearsal and dinner 4 May
On 4 May, we will conduct a rehearsal before the ceremony. It is important that you attend. In the evening, you and the other participants in the ceremony are invited to a relaxed dinner hosted by the Vice-Chancellor. Please find the RSVP form at the bottom of this page.
Ceremony, reception, and banquet 5 May
The ceremony itself lasts about an hour and begins with a processional in which all those being conferred a doctor’s degree or installed as professor are expected to participate. Participants will enter the ceremony hall together in a predetermined order. The ceremony will be followed by a reception where you can mingle with the audience and then a banquet for ceremony participants and specially invited guests. You are invited to the banquet together with one guest, free of charge. You also have the opportunity to invite two additional guests for whom there will be a cover charge.
Dress code
For new doctors participating in the ceremony, formal attire is in order. Recommended:
- White tie with white waistcoat and bowtie. Traditional folk costumes are also welcome, but no tuxedos, dark suits or military uniform.
- Formal floor-length gown/skirt or formal trouser suit. Colour and pattern of your choice. No open-toed shoes.
For your accompanying guests, the dress code is formal wear or a dark suit.
Professors
The installation of professors is one of the main events. This means that new professors are welcomed during a solemn ceremony. This year, those who became professors within the period 1 February 2022–31 January 2023 will be installed.
Inaugural lecture 4 May
As a new professor, you are expected to give an open inaugural lecture in connection with the ceremony. The inaugural lectures take place on 4 May. The lecture, on the topic of your research, must accessible to a general audience and 30 minutes long. You may decide for yourself whether you wish to give the lecture in Swedish or English.
Rehearsal and dinner 4 May
On 4 May, we will conduct a rehearsal before the ceremony and it is important that you attend. In the evening, you and the other participants in the ceremony are invited to a relaxed dinner hosted by the Vice-Chancellor.
Ceremony, reception, and banquet 5 May
The ceremony itself lasts about an hour and begins with a processional in which all those being conferred a doctor’s degree or installed as professor are expected to participate. Participants will enter the ceremony hall together in a predetermined order. The ceremony will be followed by a reception where you can mingle with the audience and then a banquet for ceremony participants and specially invited guests. You are invited to the banquet together with one guest, free of charge. You also have the opportunity to invite two additional guests for whom there will be a cover charge.
Dress code
For professors participating in the ceremony, the dress is code is white tie. Recommended:
- White tie with white waistcoat and bowtie. Traditional folk costumes are also welcome, but no tuxedos, dark suits or military uniform.
- Formal floor-length gown/skirt or formal trouser suit. Colour and pattern of your choice. No open-toed shoes.
For your accompanying guests, the dress code is formal wear or a dark suit.
Academic Ceremony publication - text and photo
In advance of the ceremony, you will write a text present yourself and your research. We will also photograph you for this ceremonial publication and for communication on the website and in social media. Text and photography must be ready by 10 February at the latest.
Winner(s) of the Pedagogical Prize
The university is to provide high quality education that promotes student learning. Through the Pedagogical Prize, which was established in 1992, the university seeks to recognise teachers who make a difference to student learning through conscious pedagogical efforts.
The winner(s) (the teacher/teaching team) of the Pedagogical Prize will be invited to the Academic Ceremony 2023.
Rehearsal and dinner 4 May
On 4 May, we will hold a rehearsal for the ceremony. It is optional for the winner(s) to participate. In the evening, you and the other participants in the ceremony are invited to a relaxed dinner hosted by the Vice-Chancellor. Please find the RSVP form at the bottom of this page.
Ceremony, reception, and banquet 5 May
The ceremony itself lasts about an hour and begins with a processional in which all those being conferred a doctor’s degree or installed as professor participate. All employees holding a doctorate are also welcome to join the procession. During the ceremony, the winner(s) of the Pedagogical Prize will have reserved seats at the front of the stage and will be recognised with a diploma and flowers on stage. The ceremony will be followed by an opportunity to mingle with the audience and then a banquet for ceremony participants and specially invited guests. The winner(s) are invited to the banquet, free of charge. They also have the opportunity to invite one additional guest for whom there will be a cover charge.
Dress code
When participating in the procession, the following ceremonial dress code is required:
- White tie with white waistcoat and bowtie. Traditional folk costumes are also welcome, but no tuxedos, dark suits or military uniform.
- Formal floor-length gown/skirt or formal trouser suit. Colour and pattern of your choice. No open-toed shoes.
For ceremony participants who do not join the procession, the dress code is dark suit. The same applies to accompanying guests.
Docents/Associate Professors
For the Academic Ceremony 2023, we welcome those who have been named Docent/Associate Professor at the University of Borås within the period 1 February 2022–31 January 2023.
Rehearsal and dinner 4 May
On 4 May, we will hold a rehearsal for the ceremony. It is optional for Docents/Associate Professors to participate. In the evening, you and the other participants in the ceremony are invited to a relaxed dinner hosted by the Vice-Chancellor. Please find the RSVP form at the bottom of this page.
Ceremony, reception, and banquet 5 May
The ceremony itself lasts about an hour and begins with a processional in which all those being conferred a doctor’s degree or installed as professor participate. All employees holding a doctorate are also welcome to join the procession. During the ceremony itself, lecturers have reserved seats at the front of the stage and are recognised with diplomas and flowers on stage. The ceremony will be followed by an opportunity to mingle with the audience and then a banquet for ceremony participants and specially invited guests. New Docents/Associate Professors are invited to the banquet, free of charge. They also have the opportunity to invite one additional guest for whom there will be a cover charge.
Dress code
When participating in the procession, the following ceremonial dress code is required:
- White tie with white waistcoat and bowtie. Traditional folk costumes are also welcome, but no tuxedos, dark suits or military uniform.
- Formal floor-length gown/skirt or formal trouser suit. Colour and pattern of your choice. No open-toed shoes.
For ceremony participants who do not join the procession, the dress code is dark suit. The same applies to accompanying guests.