Luleå University of Technology 50 years

Luleå University of Technology was established in 1971 and celebrates its 50th anniversary in September 2021. We start our celebration in the autumn of 2021 and continue with activities until June 2022. Hopefully we will find forms for a celebration with employees, students, friends and stakeholders and the public.

Before the university was built in 1971. The picture shows what it looked like on Porsön before construction started. Photo: Foto: Luleå tekniska universitet

Once upon a time...

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The Vice-Chancellor's blog: Congratulations to all of us!

Birgitta Bergvall-Kåreborn, Vice-Chancellor at Luleå University of Technology Photo: Tomas Bergman

A technical university college in upper Norrland is starting up

As early as the end of the 1950s, a technical university in upper Norrland was discussed, but it was not until the spring of 1970 that the bill was adopted by the Riksdag. The Organizing Committee for Higher Technical Education and Research in Upper Norrland (NoTH) was appointed responsible for the detailed planning of the new university.

Promotion of honorary doctors at the university's 25th anniversary in 1996 Photo: Per Pettersson

Interview with Ingvar Carlsson, by Lena Edenbrink, 2016

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Calendar

Preliminary program Luleå University of Technology's 50th anniversary

Our history

Take part in Luleå University of Technology's exciting growth and history, from 1971 and onwards

The first batch of students marched in 1971 Photo: Norrbottens-Kuriren

Published:10 September 2020

Updated: 15 January 2021

By:Anita Byström

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