NEWS Umeå University and the Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics have received a generous donation from Lennart Bondesson, an professor at the department who passed away in the summer of 2024. The donation will be administered by the Lennart Bondesson Foundation and used for travel grants, guest lecturers and conferences.
Konrad Abramowicz, Head of Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics. Photo: Anna-Lena Lindskog.
“Lennart Bondesson was a highly accomplished researcher who made significant contributions in both theoretical and applied mathematical statistics. As a passionate teacher and valued mentor, he inspired new generations and was always willing to share his extensive expertise,” says Konrad Abramowicz, Head of Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics.
“We are deeply honoured and grateful for his generous donation, which will support research and collaboration and foster growth in the research areas that were particularly close to Lennart's heart.”
The donation is approximately SEK 34 million, and 80 per cent of the return will be distributed over each rolling five-year period. When the foundation is established, it will be the second largest affiliated foundation that Umeå University has, measured in equity, only the fund for Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics is larger.
Per Ragnarsson, Assistant University Director at Umeå University. Photo: Hans Karlsson.
“Umeå University recognises the importance of donations to our research, and we see an increased interest among private individuals to make donations. It is fantastic with this large donation that means that the department will receive annual funding that will contribute to continued positive development.” says Per Ragnarsson, Assistant University Director at Umeå University.