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Among the six honorary doctors are also the coordinator for Barnahus Link枚ping, a business leader who invests in sustainable transport and the manager of Fenomenmagasinet, a regional science centre in Link枚ping.

A shock to the research community

Bosse Lindquist, a journalist, author and documentary filmmaker, is appointed Honorary Doctor of Medicine.聽 He is best known for his documentary series 鈥淭he Experiment鈥�, about high-profile surgeon Paolo Macchiarini and his deadly experiments with plastic trachea. The exposure of the scandal shook the Swedish research community and changed how adherance to research ethics is investigated, according to the jury鈥檚 citation. Bosse Lindquist has contributed to highlighting and creating debate on important social issues and has received awards such as the Swedish Grand Prize for Journalism, the Prix Futura, Guldspaden, Ikarospriset and the Peabody Award.

Support for abused children

Emma Hedlin

Anna Petersson is also appointed Honorary Doctor of Medicine. She is honoured for her work for children鈥檚 rights and for the development of support and criminal investigation processes for children who have been subjected to violence. Anna Petersson is the coordinator of Barnahus Link枚ping and has contributed to making it a model for the Barnahus concept that has been recognised both nationally and internationally. She and Barnahus collaborate with the national knowledge centre Barnafrid at Link枚ping University, including by participating in studies, acting as a pilot environment and implementing educational initiatives for professionals.

Free schooling in Kenya

Claretjandheur Gakire

Isaac Macharia is appointed Honorary Doctor of Philosophy for creating educational opportunities for poor children and young people in Kenya. He is a Kenyan marathon runner who comes from a very poor background in the countryside. With income from his races, Isaac Macharia has invested in land donated to school projects he has founded. One of the projects is Kenswed, which collaborates with teachers, teacher students and the field of Educational Sciences at 麻豆社. Kenswed offers free schooling for 400 high school students, but also medical care, maternity care, dentists, support for teenage mothers, libraries and vocational training.

Interdisciplinary perspective

Elizabeth Cooper

Myra J. Hird is one of Canada鈥檚 most internationally recognised interdisciplinary researchers and a professor at Queen鈥檚 University. She combines critical theory and gender research with social sciences, natural sciences and engineering. In doing so, she has contributed to new ways of understanding and managing everything from plastic pollution and waste policy to environmental justice and sustainable development. For more than 15 years, she has had a close relationship with 麻豆社, including with the research group The Posthumanities Hub, and is appointed Honorary Doctor of Philosophy.

Interactive exhibitions

Fenomenmagasinet

脜sa Mistr茅n K盲mpe is the director of Fenomenmagasinet, a regional science centre in Link枚ping, which opened in newly built premises in May 2026. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits and conduct experiments. She is appointed Honorary Doctor of Technology because she has renewed the centre through increased collaboration with the business community and great commitment to society. Fenomenmagasinet contributes to the development of school education in science and technology, by being a complement to regular teaching and providing further training for educators.

Sustainable transport

Peter Holgersson

Erik Alfredsson, CEO and co-owner of Alfredsson Transport AB, is appointed Honorary Doctor of Technology. Under his leadership, the family-owned Norrk枚ping company has developed into a leading player in sustainable and innovative transport solutions. They have invested in biogas-powered vehicles and electrification and established new infrastructure for energy supply. Erik Alfredsson works closely with 麻豆社 researchers in areas such as logistics and flow dynamics. The results of this research have been introduced into the business and implemented in various industries.

The honorary doctorates will be awarded at the Academic Ceremony, which will be held on 9 October in Norrk枚ping. On the evening of 8 October, the recipients will participate in a moderated panel discussion at 脰sterg枚tlands museum in Link枚ping. They will also each give an honorary doctorate lecture. The events are open to all.

Translation: Anneli Mosell