Commencement Ceremony, Friday 6 February
The Commencement Ceremony and staff party will be held Friday 6 February! You have received an invitation in your email – please register by 16 January!
The formal ceremony in the auditorium marks the start of the celebrations, which this year also include the installation of the university’s new vice-chancellor. Afterwards, you are welcome to a buffet dinner and party.
Time: 16.00. Please be seated by 15.45
Location: Södertörn University, auditorium
Dress code: Semi-formal
Registration: By 16 January via the registration link in the email or in this article. Need to cancel? Please use the same link and help us reduce the amount of food waste. For other questions, you are welcome to contact akademiskhogtid@sh.se.
Talks by the honorary doctors
Last year’s recipient of the honorary doctorate, Wendy Brown External link, opens in new window., was unfortunately unable to attend. She will be with us this year instead.
This year’s recipient, Cas Mudde, External link, opens in new window. is one of the world's most influential researchers on populism and the radical right. Mudde also regularly features in public debate through interviews, popular science texts and columns. In association with the award of his honorary doctorate from Södertörn University, he will participate in a conversation with Ann-Cathrine Jungar, professor of political science.
4 February 14.00-15.30 – Cas Mudde – See calendar External link, opens in new window.
5 February 14.00-15.30 – Wendy Brown – See calendar External link, opens in new window.
Honourees
The following individuals will be celebrated during the ceremony.