(Press-News.org) The University of Gothenburg is establishing the Crown Princess Victoria Professorship in Biodiversity. The professorship is a gift ahead of the Crown Princess's 50th birthday in 2027, in collaboration between Carl Bennet AB and the University of Gothenburg.
Biodiversity is a growing field of research, and the University of Gothenburg now has the opportunity to contribute more effectively through a new professorship in biodiversity established in the Crown Princess's name. The Crown Princess has repeatedly expressed her belief that the diversity of animals and plants, both above and below the water's surface, is an important area.
“The University of Gothenburg conducts extensive research in biodiversity, and we are delighted to receive this support from Carl Bennet AB for a professorship that will enable us to raise our ambitions,” says Göran Hilmersson, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology, which will host the professorship.
Strong research leader
However, the professorship involves more than one person; the idea is that researchers will be employed at several faculties, as the subject has applications in several subject areas. One advantage in this context is that the University of Gothenburg already has a centre for biodiversity, GGBC, the Gothenburg Global Biodiversity Centre.
Carl Bennet AB's support of 20 million Swedish kronor is matched by the University of Gothenburg, which is contributing the same amount to the professorship.
“Our vision is for the professor to be a strong research leader and ambassador for the interdisciplinary field, thereby helping to lead the way towards a sustainable future. Collaboration across disciplinary boundaries, combined with active engagement with decision-makers and other stakeholders, will enable groundbreaking research in biodiversity,” says Malin Broberg, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Gothenburg.
The search for the most suitable candidates for the new professorship is now underway. The position will be advertised in the coming days, and the recruitment process is expected to be completed in time for the name of the professorship holder to be announced on International Day for Biological Diversity on 22 May 2026.
Here you will find the advertisement for the professorship in biodiversity.
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The Crown Princess of Sweden honoured with a professorship in biodiversity
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