Symposium in memory of Lennart Bondesson

The Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics invites colleagues, students, and members of the academic community to a symposium dedicated to the memory of Professor Lennart Bondesson (1944-2024). The symposium will celebrate his life, scientific legacy, and his role in advancing statistical thought.

Lennart is missed by friends and former colleagues, as well as by the many former doctoral students he supervised or supported in other ways.

Read more about Lennart Bondesson and his life's work here (in Swedish).

Event Details:
• Date: December 6th, 2024
• Time: 14:00 - 16:30
• Venue: Aula Biologica, with remote attendance options available

Programme: 
14:00 Introduction
14:10 ”Lennart Bondesson - some recollections” (Allan Gut)
14:40 ”Scientific cooperation with Lennart” (Imbi Traat)
15:10 Short break
15:20 ”Lennart as supervisor” (Anton Grafström, Anders Lundquist, Kadri Meister, Göran Ståhl)
15:50 ”My life with Lennart. The last sweet years.” (Britt-Marie Stocke)
16:20 Closing

Following the academic program, attendees are warmly invited to join for coffee, smörgåstårta, and collegial conversation.

Registration:
Attendance is complimentary; however, registration is required for both in-person and online participation.

Registration form