In the Academic Society (AF), where the names of Lund University’s distinguished alumni have adorned the balcony since 1867, alumni of Lund University Manne Siegbahn and Elsa Collin were honoured on 22 January 2026 at a formal and much-appreciated symposium.
The evening featured inspiring talks, engaging discussions all set in a warm and festive atmosphere that made the event both memorable and thoroughly enjoyable.
Keep an eye out for 2027!
In 2025, after 72 years, the addition of new names to the frieze marked a moment of both reflection and renewal. The recognition of the pioneer Anna Bugge Wicksell and the Minister of Finance Ernst Wigforss signalled not only a tribute to individual achievement, but also a reaffirmation of the values the tradition represents, particularly given that Bugge Wicksell became the first woman represented on the balcony.
In 2026, further names were added with the inclusion of Elsa Collin and Manne Siegbahn. Attention now turns to December, when the next name will be announced and the tradition will continue to evolve.