Future Faculty at Lund University is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Minerva Leadership Award, recognizing outstanding leadership in academia across different career stages.
This year’s award highlights two exceptional researchers who have demonstrated a strong commitment to fostering supportive, inclusive, and high-quality research environments.
Award Recipients
Lotta Happonen and Camila Consiglio
Lotta Happonen is recognized for her outstanding mentorship and dedication to supporting the development of young researchers. She has created an environment where students feel encouraged, supported, and confident to grow into independent scientists. Her leadership is characterized by honesty, integrity, and a strong sense of responsibility.
Camila Consiglio is awarded for her strong commitment to inclusiveness and her efforts to promote open science. She has built a research environment where individuals feel supported, respected, and encouraged to develop, regardless of background or career stage. Her work emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and the integration of gender perspectives in research.
About the Award
The Minerva Leadership Award recognizes researchers who actively contribute to shaping a positive and sustainable academic culture. By highlighting leadership at different career stages, the award aims to promote mentorship, inclusiveness, and responsible research practices within the academic community.
Award Ceremony
The award ceremony will take place on:
Date: May 5, 2026
Location: BMC, GK-salen at 14:00
The event will also feature invited talks from former award winners, providing an opportunity to reflect on academic leadership and exchange perspectives across disciplines.
We warmly invite colleagues and members of the academic community to join the celebration and discussion!
