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Acquiring the Doctoral Hat and Sword
In the Conferment Ceremony, the doctors are awarded the right to use their insignia, the hat and the sword. Every participant must acquire both for the ceremonies at their own expense or borrow them from a colleague.
Doctoral hat
We recommend ordering the hat as soon as possible, as delivery times may be long. The hats are custom-made according to individual measurements, and the university’s own golden emblem is attached to the velvet band of the hat. If you don’t have the chance to visit a hat store for measurements, contact them for more information on how to do the measuring yourself.
All fields of science at the University of Vaasa have the same kind of black hats. The special brimmed hats for technology are not used in our university.
You can also borrow a doctor’s hat from a colleague for the ceremonies. Please ensure that it’s black and has the emblem used in our university.
See contact details and prices of hat makers below.
E.R. Wahlman
Normal price is €745 (includes box). You get a 10% discount if you order by 30 March 2024, and the price will be €670.
The delivery time is usually around four weeks, but it depends on the number of orders. It is longer in the spring because of several conferments.
You can place your order in our store in Helsinki, Oulu or Tampere in Sokos Pukumies. Go to the Wahlam website for details.
When ordering, the head is measured, and the shape is checked with a measuring device.
Hattuateljee Memmu Lankila
The doctor's hat costs €649, including VAT, storage box and emblem. The hats are made entirely by hand in Finland, by a master craftsman.
If you order a hat in 2023, you will get a small discount, and the price will be €629.
Head size and shape can also be measured remotely. Ask for handy do-it-yourself measuring instructions by email. The finished hat can be sent by post.
See the Tohtorinhattu website for more information.
Hattuhuone / modisti Anita Valo
The price of a hat in 2023 is €600. The price includes the hat, emblem, name label and storage box.
Measurements by agreement in Tampere, Kuninkaankatu.
Contact by e-mail anita.valo@hattuhuone.fi or sms/call 040 555 4200
The delivery time is 1–6 months, depending on order quantity.
Go to the Hattuhuone website for more information.
Ab Melanders Hattfabrik Oy
The price of the hat is €699 (€563.71 without VAT).
The price includes the hat, university emblem, storage box, measurements and delivery.
The hats are measured using a formatter. We do measurements constantly all over Finland.
For doctors abroad, we have a special simple measuring tool that allows the recipient to determine the shape of their head.
Our delivery time is about five weeks.
See the Melanders Hattfabrik website for more informationor email info@melandershattfabrik.fi
Tohtorinhatut Harvest EB
Hat price: €635 including emblem, storage box, name label, delivery, and VAT.
Delivery time is 5–8 weeks, for orders after 28 June 2024 an extra charge will be added
Please note: Measurement service Mode Midinetti in Vaasa, contact details and instructions on our website. Measurement service in Oulu, Jyväskylä, Tampere, Turku and Helsinki. The service fee for the measuring service varies from 25 to 35 euros and is paid separately directly to the shop.
Go to the Doctoral Hats website for more information or email info@harvesteb.com
Doctoral sword
The sword used at the ceremonies is Finland's official civilian sword. It comes with a scabbard and a black or golden holder. The university's golden symbol will also be on the sword. Your name and the date of the Conferment Ceremony are etched on the sword.
It is also possible to borrow the sword. However, it must be a civilian sword and have the symbol of our university.
See contact details and prices for sword deliverers below.
Melanders Hattfabrik
Exclusive sale of original German WKC Solingen doctoral swords designed by Akseli Gallen-Kallela. Gold plating is genuine 24k gold. The price of the sword is €405 (€326.61 without VAT). The sword, scabbard, bracket loop, protective bag, engraving and delivery are included in the price.
See the Melanders Hattfabrik website for more information
AU-Holmberg
The price of the sword for University of Vaasa doctors is €313. There are two delivery options, home delivery for an additional €20 or joint delivery to the university before the conferment at no cost.
Go to the Au-Holmberg website and order.
Accommodation
We have reserved quotas of rooms 19–21 September 2024 at hotels in Vaasa. Each participant will make their own reservation and will pay their own accommodation to the hotel. Please make your reservation in good time.
Sokos hotel Vaakuna
€107 / single standard room / night
€127 / double standard room / night
€122 / single superior room / night
€142 / double superior room / night
Prices include VAT, breakfast buffet, access to hotel sauna and gym.
Use this code: BPROMOOTIO when making the reservation by 12 September 2024.
Make your reservation at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna | Hotelli Vaasa - sokoshotels.fi using the code above, or call /email the hotel directly : +358 20 780 8850 tai sales.vaasa@sok.fi
Payment and cancellation policy: Room reservations made within this quota must be confirmed by credit card or paid at the time of booking. The final cancellation date for individual bookings from this quota is 7 days before the arrival date. We prefer you make the reservations by phone or online. Please note that for data protection reasons, credit card details may not be sent by e-mail.
Sokos Hotel Royal Vaasa
104 € / single standard room / night
124 € / double standard room / night
119 € / single superior room / night
139 € / double superior room / night
Prices include VAT, breakfast buffet, access to hotel sauna and gym.
Use this code: BPROMOOTIO when making the reservation by 12 September 2024.
Payment and cancellation policy: Room reservations made within this quota must be confirmed by credit card or paid at the time of booking. The final cancellation date for individual bookings from this quota is 7 days before the arrival date. We prefer you make the reservations by phone or online. Please note that for data protection reasons, credit card details may not be sent by e-mail.
Hotell Astor
Single room 108 euro / night
Double room 128 euro / night
Double room with private sauna or jacuzzi 142 euro / night
Extra bed 34 euro / night
Prices include breakfast, internet and VAT.
Make your reservation with the code "Promootio2024" by calling 062369111 or sending an email to astor@astorvaasa.fi by August 19, 2024
Payment: Cash or the most common creditcards (American Express, Eurocard, Diners Club, Visa)
Cancellation Policy: No charge 2 two weeks before arrival day. 1 week before arrival we accept -10% in case of illness.
Hotel Scandic Vaasa & Scandic Waskia
We are happy to offer your guests a discount on the daily rate. Reservations can be made at scandichotels.fi using the booking code FIARB.
Guests can choose their preferred hotel and room type and receive an additional discount when paying at the time of booking.
The cancellation policy for an individual reservation depends on the type of reservation chosen by the guest.
Rooms are subject to availability according to the hotel's booking status, the hotel reserves the right to unilaterally close the availability of the promotional rate.
Make reservation here: https://www.scandichotels.fi/?bookingcode=FIARB
Scandic Friends members should also check the available loyalty offers.
Contacts
Conferment Committee
Rector Minna Martikainen
Vice-Rector Mika Grundström
Professor Emerita Pirjo Laaksonen
Professor Tommi Sottinen
Professor Panu Kalmi
Professor Peter Gabrielsson
University Lecturer Kirsi Lehto
Head of Reseach Services Virpi Juppo
Secretary General, Student Union Lauri Tuohiniemi
Executive Assistant Emmi Karjaluoto
Alumni Relations Coordinator Nina Jokiaho
Contacts
Conferment Ceremony Coordinator Nina Jokiaho
promootio@uwasa.fi
Programme
The festivities last three days and include several events. The rehearsal of the Conferment Ceremony and the Sword-Whetting Ceremony take place on Thursday 19 September. The events on the actual conferment day, Friday 20 September, include the Act of Conferment, a festive procession to the Conferment Service/Secular Event, Gala Dinner, and Conferment Ball. The festivities end on Saturday 21 September with a relaxing excursion to the seaside.
NOTE! All times are still tentative and subject to changes!
NOTE! All times are still tentative and subject to changes!
Thursday 19 September
14.30 Dance rehearsals
16.30 Coffee
17.00 Rehearsal of Conferment Ceremony, University of Vaasa, Levón auditorium
The programme continues immediately after rehearsals with the Dinner and the Sword-Whetting Ceremony, University of Vaasa, Restaurant Mathilda
Friday 20 September
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12.00 Conferment Ceremony, University of Vaasa, Levón auditorium
15.00 Academic Procession
15.30 Conferment Service, Vaasa Church OR Secular Event, Vaasa City Hall
19.00 Gala Dinner, University of Vaasa
23.00 Confernment Ball, Vaasa City Hall
Saturday 21 September
11.30 Maaherran talo /governors house
12.30 restaurant Strampen
Lunch
Music by pop kantele diva Ida Elina
15.00 Opportunity for interested to explore the Kuntsi Museum
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About the Ceremonies
The Conferment Ceremonies emphasise the high value of education. Those who have completed their doctoral degree receive the insignia associated with the doctoral status - the hat, the sword and the diploma - in the degree ceremony. In Finnish, the ceremonies are called ‘promootio’. It comes from the Latin word ‘promovere’: to move forwards, to advance, to promote. The insignia are also bestowed upon distinguished individuals who are designated as Honorary Doctors.
The tradition of the conferment ceremony comes from the early Middle Ages. Conferment ceremonies have been arranged in Finland for more than 350 years; the tradition has continued uninterrupted since the first conferment ceremony was organized in the Academy of Turku in 1643. Traditions have significant role in the conferment ceremony, and many of the forms of the ceremonies have remained unchanged. Yet the ceremony is not set in stone; it changes through time and with its organising university, making it a unique event each time.
Doctoral Hat
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The hat was a symbol of a free and independent man already in ancient Rome. In universities the doctoral hat is a symbol of freedom of research. The Finnish doctoral hat looks like a top hat. The colour of the hat indicates the field of science; violet: theology, burgundy: law, green: medicine, tricolour blue: arts, and dark blue: physical education. All other fields of science, and all the fields of science at the University of Vaasa, have black hats.
The hats are hand-made according to individual measurements. The golden emblem attached to the velvet band of the hat also indicates the university or the field of science. University of Vaasa has its own emblem for the whole university. The emblem is designed by Juhani Vepsäläinen.
Doctoral Sword
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Thedoctoral sword is a symbolic weapon of the spirit in search for and in defense of truth. The sword used at the ceremonies is Finland's official civilian sword. It comes with a scabbard and a black or golden holder. The university's golden symbol will also be on the sword. The person's name and the date of the Conferment Ceremony are etched on the sword. The sword is traditionally carried on the left side.
Conferments of Doctoral Degrees at the University of Vaasa
The Universtity of Vaasa has so far arranged five Conferment Ceremonies. The first Master's and Doctoral Conferenment Ceremony took place in 1988, when the university celebrated its 20th anniversary. On that occasion 7 honorary doctors 10 doctors and 188 masters's were conferred.
The second Master's and Doctoral Conferment Ceremony took place in 1998, as the university celebrated its 30th anniversary. 8 honorary doctors, 31 doctors and 90 masters were conferred.
The third Conferment Ceremony was part of the City of Vaasas 400th anniversary in the year 2006. 12 honorary doctors and 60 doctors were conferred.
The fourth Conferment Ceremony took place in 2011. 10 honorary doctors and 43 doctors were conferred.
The fifth Conferment Ceremony took place in 2018, as part of the university's 50th anniversary celebrations. 9 honorary doctors and 74 doctors were conferred.
ABC of Conferement Ceremonies
Act of Conferment
The actual conferment of degrees and the granting of Honorary Doctor's titles are parts of a festive act of conferment. Speeches and music play an important role in the festivities.
Conferment Book
The conferment book is published before the ceremonies. The book includes short CVs and information of the doctors and honorary doctors.
Conferment Officials
The Conferment officials are the Conferrers of Degrees, the Master of Ceremonies and the Head Marshal.
Conferment Service OR Secular Event
Takes place after the act of conferment. Participants choose's one of the events.
Conferrer of Degrees
A senior professor of each faculty chosen to act as the Conferrer of Degrees.
Excursion to the seaside
An informal excursion on the day after the conferment.
Doctoral hat
The symbol of the freedom of research.
Doctoral sword
The symbol of a weapon of the spirit: to battle for what has been scientifically researched and discovered as true, right and good.
Head Marshal
Conducts the ceremonies with the Master of Ceremonies. Trains and supervises the marshals working in the Degree Ceremony.
Honorary Doctor
The University honours distinguished scientists or influential members of society with the award of an Honorary Doctorate.
Marshals
Students/university employees assisting the Master of Ceremonies and the Head Marshal.
Master of Ceremonies
Professor conducting the ceremonies.
Primus/Prima
The first young doctor to be conferred in the ceremony. Usually chosen according to his/her excellent merits in the field of research.
Promovendi
The Latin name for the doctors who will be awarded degrees in the ceremony.
Sword-whetting
Honorary doctors and doctors whet their swords with the assistance of their companion or a marshal. Whetting is performed with a grindstone damped with sparkling wine.
Gala Dinner and Ball
A gala dinner with speeches and music is arranged on the evening after the act of conferment. After the dinner, there is a ball with old academic dances. The ball ends to a speech to the rising sun.
Cross Studies and Networks
Cross studies refers to the opportunity for students to incorporate studies from other universities into your own degree. The right to cross studies and the offering of courses are based on agreements between universities. To participate in cross studies, the student must have a valid right to study for a degree at the home university of applied sciences. In addition, the student has to be enrolled as attending.
Cross studies in the University of Vaasa
Familiarize yourself with the study offerings in the Peppi/Sisu system or on the University of Vaasa Study Guide. You can enrol for studies in Peppi/Sisu. Detailed information on the implementation and enrollment periods for courses can be found in Peppi’s course description. Enrol for cross studies according to your university’s guidelines.
For more information you can contact University of Vaasa´s Education Services by email peppi(at)uwasa.fi
For questions related to IT problems, you can contact University of Vaasa´s IT support it(at)uwasa.fi
University of Vaasa students
If you are a student in the University of Vaasa and planning to participate in cross studies, see detailed instructions on Jolla.
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