Inaugurated as a professor
To be inaugurated as a professor, you must have been offered and accepted employment during the period 1 October 2024 to September 30, 2026. You cannot have been previously inaugurated at Dalarna University. Only permanent employees and adjunct professors are inaugurated.
The following applies if you have stated that you will attend the ceremony:
- Read the information and please respect the deadlines.
- Submit text and a photograph for the ceremonial publication Högtidsskriften.
- Give your inaugural lecture.
- Attend a general rehearsal of ceremony proceedings.
- Attend lunch with the Governor of Dalarna County at the Governor’s residence in Falun.
- 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 an introduction meeting where we will explain what the Dalarna University Academic Ceremony involves and what it means to be recognised at the ceremony. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.
30 November 2026 – deadline to submit text
You must confirm your intention to attend the Academic Ceremony by 30 November 2026. Do this by submitting the electronic form on this webpage and submitting your text for the ceremony booklet (Högtidsskriften). You need to be logged in to the staff website (medarbetarwebben) to access the form:
Submit text/Materialinlämmning professor (webpage in Swedish)
January 2027 – information meeting and photos
Schedule will be updated in autumn 2026.
February 2027 – deadline for feedback on the presentation
Schedule will be updated in autumn 2026.
Would you like feedback on your presentation? Send your material to hogtid@du.se by (date will be updated later) to receive comments.
19 February 2027 – last day to register your attendance at the ceremony and banquet
See information under the heading below: Registration: ceremony and banquet.
March 2027 – deadline for the final presentation
Schedule will be updated in autumn 2026.
You must submit your final presentation (PPT or similar format) no later than (date will be updated later) xx March. Send your final presentation to hogtid@du.se.
18 March 2027 – inaugural lectures
The schedule will be updated in autumn 2026.
All professors gather in the library at Campus Borlänge.
18 March 2027 – general rehearsal, Borlänge
The schedule will be updated in autumn 2026.
Obligatory general rehearsal at Galaxen, Borlänge: attendees receive information about the procedures for the ceremony.
19 March 2027 – day of the Academic Ceremony, Falun and Borlänge
The schedule will be updated in autumn 2026.
- Lunch for the Vice-Chancellor and new professors at the residence of the Governor of Dalarna County in Falun
- Photos at Galaxen, Borlänge, with the Vice-Chancellor
- Positioning in the procession, Galaxen
- Ceremony begins at Galaxen
- Welcome drink and banquet, Galaxen
- 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 (including professors).
- The University invites new professors to attend the banquet, each 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 December 2026 using an electronic form.
Dress code: ceremony and banquet
For professors being inaugurated, the dress code is formal attire (white tie) (högtidsdräkt). Read more about the dress code (and what applies to accompanying guests) in the FAQ.
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 film, please contact hogtid@du.se.