In recent weeks, many emails have arrived in the Vice-Chancellor’s mailbox. Most of the emails call on the University to distance itself from Israel’s actions in Gaza. I have received numerous such emails, all much the same. Lately, however, I have also received other messages, speaking of vulnerability and distress. These emails are written with […]
Continue readingOver ten years ago, Campus Gotland became part of Uppsala University. Much has happened since then. Many students have received high-quality education in a wonderful environment. We have developed a graduate school that is both innovative and competent. The Blue Centre is a force for Gotland, for Sweden and even the world. The Department of […]
Continue readingUUniFI is the name of a new initiative at the University very close to my heart. The abbreviation stands for Uppsala University Future Institutes, whose aim is to enable research into complex societal challenges by harnessing the breadth of Uppsala University. The institutes will be characterised by excellence and innovation, generate new research and establish […]
Continue readingThe war between Hamas and Israel has been in progress for almost six months now. The situation for the civilian population is appalling and the suffering indescribable. The international community and all of us are concerned about the alarming developments and want to see a peaceful resolution. At the University, there are staff and students […]
Continue readingAs Uppsala University’s senior officers, we would like to thank you all for your impressive and important contributions over the past year. It is a privilege to work at Sweden’s best university. See you in 2024.
Continue readingA proposed new law – an ‘informers act’ – has provoked debate. The discussion stems from the Ministry of Justice’s Inquiry on reinforcing return operations (Ju 2022:12) and the supplementary terms of reference for the inquiry (Dir. 2023:126) that were issued in August. There is widespread indignation: many public employees in Sweden interpret the proposal to mean that they […]
Continue readingFor a few days this week, we have the pleasure of welcoming a delegation from Hallym University. Over the course of more than a decade, we have developed a close relationship with this university in South Korea in the field of medicine. Now we are discussing broadening our outlook. Today, Wednesday, our conversations have revolved […]
Continue readingSo, it is once again time to open the doors to a new generation of students who have found their way to our fantastic University. There are more students than ever, and although that is obviously a great thing, it means extra busy days and many people doing their utmost to ensure everyone receives the […]
Continue readingThe international engagements of Swedish universities are currently being jeopardised by government policy. In December, an announcement was made regarding a halt in research funding, and on June 27 the Swedish Research Council announced that the government had changed its appropriation directions in such a way that the Council can no longer allocate funding as […]
Continue readingRight to take security issues seriously – Tove Lifvendahl (SvD 2023-05-10) In her leader on 10 May, Tove Lifvendahl expresses support for the Swedish government and for the approach taken by Minister for Education Mats Persson to security problems at Swedish universities. The leader gives the impression that the universities have acted ingenuously and naively and […]
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