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Doctors

The information here is for new doctors who will be conferred at the ceremony.

Doctors awarded their doctoral degree by Dalarna University
During the doctoral conferment ceremony, doctors who have been awarded their doctoral degree by Dalarna University receive their insignia from the conferrer: a laurel wreath, a diploma and the right to wear a doctoral ring.

Conferment of new doctors

The Academic Ceremony includes the conferment of new doctors.

We welcome those who have completed their doctoral education at Dalarna University between 1 October 2024 and 30 September 2026 to attend the March 2027 Academic Ceremony.

The university also recognises those who have completed their doctoral education at other institutions: Doctors - other universities

The following applies if you have stated you will attend the ceremony:

  • Read the information and respect the deadlines.
  • Submit text for the ceremonial publication Högtidsskriften.
  • Attend a general rehearsal of ceremony proceedings.
  • Attend the ceremony and banquet. 

You will receive updates (a newsletter) from hogtid@du.se to your university email address. This will keep you updated on ceremony planning and important deadlines.

Important dates

Schedules will be updated in autumn 2026.

October/November 2026 – information meetings 

We invite you to attend one or both of our information meetings to find out about the Academic Ceremony at Dalarna University and your role in this event. There will be an opportunity to ask questions. 

10 November 2026 – order a doctoral hat / ring (optional)

At Dalarna University, doctors receive a laurel wreath. You can, however, also purchase a doctoral hat and ring (see information further down on this webpage).

  • Place your hat order at your own expense: franzenshattmakeri.se
  • Place your ring order at your own expense: goldfinger.nu
  • See November 2026 deadline below to order a laurel wreath.

30 November 2026 – deadline to submit text/laurel wreath

You must state your intention to attend the Academic Ceremony by 30 November 2026. Do this by submitting both the electronic form on this webpage and your text for the ceremony booklet (Högtidsskriften). Include your measurements for the laurel wreath:

Submit text/Materialinlämning doktorer (Swedish webpage)

19 February 2027 – register your attendance 

Please register your attendance at the Academic Ceremony by 19 February 2027.

18 March 2027 – general rehearsal, Borlänge

17.00 – General rehearsal at Galaxen in Borlänge: attendees receive information about the procedures for the ceremony. Everyone who will be honoured at the ceremony must attend the rehearsal.

19 March 2027 – day of the Academic Ceremony, Borlänge

The schedule will be updated in autumn 2026.
 
  • Procession – all who are being honoured should gather in their designated places in Galaxen, Borlänge. Other guests must have taken their seats.
  • Academic Ceremony
  • Welcome drink and banquet
  • Banquet ends 

Registration: ceremony and banquet

The Academic Ceremony and banquet will be held at Galaxen in Borlänge. Everyone who will be honoured needs to register themself and all their accompanying guests to the banquet.

  • The University invites new doctors to attend the banquet with one guest at no cost.
  • You may invite two additional guests to attend the banquet at a subsidised cost.
  • We recommend that guests be at least 15 years old.
Registration opens in late 2026.
Register at: Anmälan till akademisk högtid 

Dress code: ceremony and banquet

For doctors, the dress code is white tie/formal attire (högtidsdräkt). Read more about the dress code (and what applies to accompanying guests) in the FAQ.

Doctoral insignia

Laurel wreath

At Dalarna University, doctors receive a laurel wreath.

Doctoral hat (optional)

If you have ordered a doctoral hat, place it under your chair at the ceremony. You then wear your hat for the departing procession. Hats are not to be worn during the banquet. You can order a hat at your own expense from franzenshattmakeri.se

Doctoral ring (optional)

If you have purchased a doctoral ring, you can wear it immediately after your degree is conferred. Not everyone purchases a doctoral ring, which is why we have chosen to symbolise the ceremonial ritual ”Mottag ringen”. This involves the conferrer placing their hand over your left hand to symbolically hand over the doctoral ring. If you would like to order a ring, you can so at your own expense here: goldfinger.nu.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 

If you plan to attend the Academic Ceremony, please be aware that the inaugural lectures and the ceremony will be both photographed and filmed. If you do not want to appear in the photos or the film, please contact hogtid@du.se.
 

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Academic Ceremony: frequently asked questions

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