The SEDU:s Medal of Merit
The Swedish Defence University's Medal of Merit is awarded to recognise people who have made extraordinary contributions to the university. The medal is available in two denominations, gold and silver.
The purpose of the Medals of Merit is to draw attention to extraordinary contributions to the development of the Swedish Defence University, or to society in a broad sense within the university's area of activity – defence, crisis management and security.
The medal can be awarded to both external persons and employees. If a medal is awarded to a person who is or has been employed at the university, his or her contribution must be significantly in addition to what can be considered to be included in duties within the framework of the employment.
Decisions on the awarding of medals of merit are made on one occasion per year.
Two denominations
The Medal of Merit is available in two denominations, gold and silver.
The Gold Medal of Merit can be awarded to a person who has made outstanding contributions that on an overall level promoted the Swedish Defence University, its research, education or promoted the university's overall goals. It must be an exceptional contribution of lasting value.
The Silver Medal of Merit can be awarded to a person who has made particularly good contributions of importance to the Swedish Defence University.
The Medal of Merit cannot be awarded to a person who is awarded an honorary doctorate in the same year, and nor for the same accomplishment.
Appointment Process
Nomination
All employees, including adjuncts and teachers working in clinical education (VFU) at VFU schools, students and alumni, may nominate candidates for the Medal of Merit.
Preparation and decision
A medal council consisting of the university management (Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Dean and University Director) prepares the nominations and proposes medalists. The Vice-Chancellor decides on the award.
Official award
The medal will be awarded in conjunction with the Swedish Defence University's Academic Ceremony.