4.55 p.m.
- The doors to auditorium 45 will close
5.00 p.m.
- Welcome speech: Chairman of the Board, University of Southern Denmark, Niels Thorborg
- Rector’s speech: Interim Rector, Ole Skøtt
- Musical interlude
- Conferment of honorary doctorates and doctorates: Interim Rector, Ole Skøtt
- Student speech: The Board of SDU’s student representative, Marius Folden Pedersen
- Award of Teaching Excellence: Pro-Rector, Sebastian Mernild
- Award of the Innovation Prize: Pro-Rector, Sebastian Mernild
- Musical interlude
- Honorary Alumnus Award: Interim Rector, Ole Skøtt
- Inspiration Award: Interim Rector, Ole Skøtt
- TAP Award: University Director, Thomas Buchvald Vind
- Research Dissemination Award: Pro-Rector, Sebastian Mernild
- The Celebration lecture given by this year’s recipient of the Research Dissemination Award
Speeches will be simultaneously translated to English
6.30 p.m.
- Gala dinner in the canteens as well as on Campustorvet, Gydehutten and Stenten
8.00 p.m.
- Celebration featuring various musical acts and DJ's
1.00 a.m.
- The music stops
2.00 a.m.
- The bars close