Academic Ceremony
Halmstad University celebrates progress and success at the academic ceremony. What is an academic ceremony? What is honoured and celebrated? Who attends? What do the words mean? On this page, you will find information about the academic ceremony and what makes the one at Halmstad University special.
The next Academic Ceremony will be celebrated on 6 November 2026.
Facts about Academic Ceremony
What is an academic ceremony?
The academic ceremony is a European university tradition dating back to medieval times and ancient symbolism. Halmstad University is a young university that has created its own traditions and rituals, while remaining true to traditional ceremonies.
More information about academic ceremony
What do all the words mean?
Installandi, promovendi, promotor, diploma, professor, honorary doctor, insignia, parnass … What do all the words and concepts mean associated with an academic ceremony?
Wordlist – academic ceremony
Honorary Doctors at Halmstad University
An Honorary Doctorate is a way for Halmstad University to express gratitude towards someone’s significant achievements within one of the University’s research education areas: Information Technology, Innovation Science or Health and Lifestyle.
They’re our Honorary Doctors!
Previous Academic Ceremonies
Halmstad University celebrated its first Academic Ceremony in 1998. Since then, a total of 16 ceremonies have been celebrated.
FAQ
Below are some frequently asked questions and answers about the academic ceremony. Please contact event@hh.se if you can not find the answer to your question.
About the invitation
When is the invitation sent out?
Invitations to the ceremony will be sent out in September.
Can I invite guests under the age of 18?
Yes, that’s fine. Please indicate the age of the child in your registration.
What do I do with my registration if I or my guest are prevented from attending the ceremony?
Notify hogtid@hh.se as soon as possible.
About the ceremony
I am a professor and have a doctor’s hat. When and how should it be worn during the procession and ceremony?
You can hold your hat under your arm during the procession (entry). When the promoter puts on his wreath during the ceremony, you put on your hat.
Can I watch the ceremony without attending dinner?
Yes, that’s fine, but you need to register so that we know how many people are coming.
Will the ceremony be broadcast live or recorded for subsequent viewing?
No, it will not.
Can I sit wherever I want during the ceremony?
There is free seating in the hall with the exception of reserved seats at the tables at the front of the stage. Those who have reserved seats will be informed.
Other
Who is invited to lunch at Halmstad Castle?
In addition to installandi and Honorary Doctors, the University’s already inaugurated professors (exception: guest professors and adjunct professors), the University management and the president of the student union are invited to this lunch. No members of family are invited to this lunch.
99
That is the number of professors who have been appointed at Halmstad University since the first one was employed in 1999.
136
That is the number of theses submitted at Halmstad University since 2011, when the University’s first doctor defended his thesis.
Doctoral education at Halmstad University