Archived

Honorary Citizen Prof. Emmanuelle Charpentier

A warm welcome to a special occasion worth celebrating! City Council Chair Marie-Louise Rönnmark inducts Umeå’s honorary citizen, Professor Emmanuelle Charpentier.

Norrlandsoperan || September 26, 2025

Starts at 10:30 a.m. Duration: 60 minutes.

Extra in Science

Nobel Laureate in Chemistry

Professor Charpentier was a visiting researcher at Umeå University when she made the scientific discovery that led to the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

The doors open at 09.30. We’ll be serving some light refreshments before the ceremony begins. A warm welcome to you all!

The event is organized by the City of Umeå.

Information

The event is completely free, but you need to reserve a free ticket.
Share:

Participants

Honorary Citizen

Professor Emmanuelle Charpentier

Chair of the City Council

Marie-Louise Rönnmark

Moderator

Anna Olofsson

On the grand piano

Miharu Ogura

Vocals

Umeå Music Classes, Grades 5 and 6

Organizer

Umeå Municipality