The University Board has set the project plan for the re-organisation of Umeå Arts Campus. The project is to revise the current organisation and be completed by 31 December 2019. Any changes suggested should take effect on 1 January 2020.

Professor Britta Lundgren has been appointed as new programme leader for the ReaL-programme och and replaces professor emeritus Petter Gustafsson in this function. Britta Lundgren and development consultant Matts Björklund, Office of Human Resources, will together lead the programme during the coming five-year period.

Amy Loutfi, professor of information technology at Örebro University, replaces Sara Öhrvall as member of the University Board at Umeå University.

The Annual Celebration ceremony and banquet takes place on Saturday 20 October. At the ceremony honorary doctors, professors and award recipients are being honoured. The ceremony programme is highlighted by song and music. The ceremony is open to the public and you can find unreserved seats on the balcony or in the back of the auditorium. If you are just attending the ceremony you may dress as you please.