H.M. The Kings Medal to Stockholm University professors
Two professors at Stockholm University were this week awarded H.M. The King's Medal for significant contributions to Swedish research. Professor Brita Bergman of the Department of Linguistics and Professor Lars Bergström, Director of the Oskar Klein Centre, were awarded the medal at a ceremony that took place at the Royal Palace in Stockholm on June 14, 2011.
Brita Bergman, Professor of Sign Language at the Department of Linguistics at Stockholm University, was awarded the medal for significant contributions within the area of sign language.
Lars Bergström, director of the Oskar Klein Centre, received H.M. The King’s Medal for significant contributions to Swedish research, including his work as secretary of the Academy of Sciences Nobel Committee for Physics.
The ceremony took place at 3pm, on June 14, 2011 at the Royal Palace in Stockholm.
According to the official website of the Swedish Royal Court, the H.M. The King’s Medal (1850s) is presented to Swedish and foreign citizens for special merit and to officials of the Royal Court for long and faithful service. This medal is combined with chain or ribbon and there are both gold and silver versions in various sizes.
Related links:
- The H.M. the King's Medal: www.kungahuset.se
- Professor Brita Bergman: www.ling.su.se
- Professor Lars Bergström: www.kva.se
Web editor:
Paul Parker
Last updated:
June 15, 2011
Source: Communications Office
