American Friends of Uppsala University

We are a non-profit corporation that supports research, education and culture at Uppsala University, Sweden. Help us achieve our common future!

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The overall goal of Uppsala University is to gain and disseminate knowledge for the benefit of humankind and for a better world. We seek to open up new areas of knowledge through cross-disciplinary collaboration and help find sustainable solutions to the challenges facing society.

Uppsala University is successful in attracting research funding in national and international competition. But to achieve our full potential and attain our ambitious goals, we need additional resources. Your support can make the difference. Additional long-term, independent sources of funding will enable us to develop our University’s autonomy and capacity for renewal and augment our contribution to a better world.

Vice-Chancellor Anders Hagfeldt

Vice chancellor Anders Hagfeldt standing in the university main building
Två forskare en man och en kvinna står och samtalar

Jubilee campaign: “Boundless knowledge – since 1477”

In 2027 Uppsala University will be 550 years old. At a time when our world faces many complex challenges, the University is intent on further strengthening its research, education, culture and cultural heritage. Finding new and additional sources of funding will enable Uppsala University to continue to contribute to the development of society with increased vigour. With the 550th anniversary on the horizon, the Vice-Chancellor has therefore launched a jubilee campaign: “Boundless knowledge – since 1477”. The campaign is addressed to everyone who is willing and able to contribute to the continued research-based development of society and the University’s culture and cultural heritage.

Your support can make a difference!

Current campaigns

Major contribution to runic research

Over the course of many years, Swedish-American Myrna G. Smith has supported runic research at Uppsala University.

Recently, Ms Myrna G. Smith pledged a legacy of USD 1.5 million to ensure and advance future runic research at Uppsala University.

AFUU has had the opportunity to assist in the realisation of this pledged legacy, and is thrilled over the opportunities created for the future of runic research at Uppsala University.

Interview with Myrna G. Smith

Myrna and her dog

About American Friends of Uppsala University

American Friends of Uppsala University is a non-profit corporation that supports research and education at Uppsala University, Sweden. Our aim is to contribute to helping Uppsala University maintain its standards of excellence, established over the centuries since its foundation in 1477.

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