Farewell event for Vice-Chancellor Peter Aronsson

After nine years as Vice-Chancellor of Linnaeus University, it is time to acknowledge and thank Peter Aronsson.

The farewell event begins with a panel discussion, followed by a mingle with snacks where speeches and entertainment are interspersed. Above all, the farewell event is an opportunity for employees at Linnaeus University to jointly express appreciation to Peter Aronsson for his efforts as Vice-Chancellor.

The farewell event is open to the public - sign up via the link below.

We now have the opportunity to express our gratitude to Peter Aronsson for his significant contributions, great commitment, and the steady leadership he has provided during his time as Vice-Chancellor.

Maria Larsson, Chairman

Program

15.00–15.45 Panel discussion on the theme: We set knowledge in motion for a sustainable societal development
Linnaeus Hall, building H. Coffee and cake will be served from 14.45.

How does Linnaeus University contribute to sustainable social development, and what is the next step to further work for this? The conversation is held between research leaders from some of our cutting-edge research environments and externally invited participants, including from Stockholm University. The conversation will be led by Bodil Petersson, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.

The following will participate in the panel discussion:

Associate Professor Hanna Farnelid, Linnaeus University Centres: Ecology and Evolution in Microbial Model Systems
Professor Johan Bergh, Knowledge Environment: Green Sustainable Development
Professor Liv Nilsson Stutz, Linnaeus University Centres: Concurrences in Colonial and Postcolonial Studies
Örjan Molander, County Museum Director Kalmar County Museum and member of Småland's Academy
Chief Librarian William Widmark, Stockholm University

16.00–17.15 Farewell and mingle
House K

Would you like to send a greeting to Peter?

The order of speakers in the program is established and no spontaneous speeches take place on site. Would you like to send a digital greeting to Peter that will be played on site? Get in touch with event coordinator Nanny Fransson.

A warm welcome to the Vice-Chancellor's thank-you ceremony by Vice-Chancellor Peter Aronsson!

/Linnaeus University's Chair of the Board Maria Larsson

Register

As an employee at Linnaeus University, you register here.
As an external guest, you register here.

Please register your participation no later than September 9, 2026.

For employees at Linnaeus University, the afternoon and evening will continue with a joint staff party.

Gifts

Gifts on site are kindly declined. Those who wish to mark the occasion are warmly welcome instead to contribute to the Linnaeus Academy Research Foundation by making a donation to postal giro number 793751-9 or by Swishing your gift to 123-5370622. Please label the donation “farewell.” Read more about the Linnaeus Academy Research Foundation here.

Only a single joint gift from the entire university will be presented to the Vice-Chancellor. Faculties, departments, or divisions are therefore unfortunately not able to present their own gifts. This follows the university’s representation policy and the regulations of the Swedish Tax Agency.