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  1. Finland's PhD Sword and Hat Tradition

    By Dr Harry Hothi. August 19, 2020. Quicktake: In Finland, all new PhD holders are given a traditional PhD Sword and PhD Hat during a Conferment Ceremony. The sword and hat symbolise the freedom of research and the fight for what is good, right and true. As my PhD graduation day neared in 2012, I was given the opportunity to travel to Toronto ...

  2. Doctoral Swords

    Popular Doctoral Swords:U.S. 1840 Army NCO SwordsCarbon Steel BladeBlack Scabbard with Gold Accents$119.99. 1840 NCO Swords for sale are 39 inches in all. These popular ceremonial swords are designed like the historic military sword that was used by the army and adopted in 1840. This modern version is 39 inches overall in the scabbard and ...

  3. THE DOCTORAL SWORD

    The sword used in the degree ceremony is an officially recognised civilian sword of the independent Finnish state designed by Axel Gallen-Kallela. The Sword comes with a scabbard, a gold holder as well as a strap for tightening and a storage sleeve. Attached to the sword is the university emblem and often also an engraving of the doctor's ...

  4. Was presented a genuine Finnish PhD sword at my defense

    At Texas A&M, the seniors in the Corps of Cadets have swords. They should give a sword to any PhD candidate who clears their written and oral comps. The seniors can keep the jodhpurs and boots. A sword would be a nice encouragement to finish up in a timely manner.

  5. The Hat and the Sword

    In Finland, the only sort of sword allowed in Conferment Ceremonies is the officially certified civilian sword of the independent republic of Finland. It comes with a black or golden clip and a scabbard with a golden University Emblem. Doctors who are conferred are required to carry a sword in the Conferment Ceremony of the University of Oulu.

  6. Doctoral hat

    Doctoral hat for the Doctor of Science (Technology) of the University of Oulu, on the top of its faux wooden storage case.. A doctoral hat (Finnish: tohtorinhattu, Swedish: doktorshatt) is a major part of Nordic academic dress of Ph.D. recipients in Finland and Sweden and differs from the square academic cap found in other parts of the world. It is a silken top hat with a straight brim ...

  7. Finland: PhD Doctoral Sword and Top Hat Graduation Outfit

    Graduation Gift. PhD graduates often receive a top hat and a sword. The sword symbolizes truth, righteousness, and goodness in research and academia. Doctoral Hat. The color of the hat differs based on the specific degree and faculty. For the Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, the color is green for medical and dentistry graduates and ...

  8. Doctor's hat and sword

    At the conferment ceremony, the doctors are presented with a doctoral hat as a symbol of academic freedom and - except for Doctors of Science in Technology or Architecture - the doctoral sword. The promovendi purchase their hats and swords by themselves. It is also possible to use a borrowed hat and sword if buying one's own is not an option.

  9. Acquiring the Doctoral Hat and Sword

    However, it must be a civilian sword and have the symbol of our university. See contact details and prices for sword deliverers below. Melanders Hattfabrik. Exclusive sale of original German WKC Solingen doctoral swords designed by Akseli Gallen-Kallela. Gold plating is genuine 24k gold. The price of the sword is €405 (€326.61 without VAT).

  10. Seeking: PhD Sword : r/SWORDS

    The Finnish PhD sword is a later type of smallsword/court sword/dress sword. This was the gentlemanly sword of the 17th and 18th century and foil became the practice weapon for this. Smallsword is used because the tradition started when these swords were still in use, at least as badges of office or officer's swords. It also has symbolic function.

  11. Finnish University Doctoral Sword, Tohto­rin­miek­ka WKC Solingen

    The doctor's sword symbolizes truth and is a weapon used in defense of truth, right and good. The sword is a civilian sword designed by Akseli Gallen-Kallela and officially endorsed by independent Finland. A guard plate is attached to the sword, which can be engraved with a coat of arms. The name and date are usually engraved on the blade.

  12. Doctoral Sword

    Personalized Army NCO Swords - Free Shipping - 1840 Army NCO - Custom Engraved Up to 85 Characters - Custom Military Saber - NCO Sword. (735) $165.00. FREE shipping.

  13. Insignia doctoral sword

    Follow the instructions given in the letters sent to you. Åbo Akademi University doctoral sword (here in length 85 cm) The guard of the doctoral sword with Brahe Wings, gold plated, 24K. Instructions for fastening the sword. Men fasten the belt loop on two buttons sewn on the left side of their trousers. One button is sewn to the outside of ...

  14. Other countries, other swords? : r/PhD

    Other countries, other swords? So, everyone here probably knows about the super cool tradition of Finnish unis awarding swords and top hats to their phd grads. I'm not gonna rehash it here, but it got me thinking: the sword the Finns use is an official civilian sword for the state of Finland. It follows that unis in other countries would pick ...

  15. Doing a PhD in Finland • PhD Stories

    PhD in Finland: Doctoral hats, swords, and diplomas waiting to be conferred. On conferment day, new doctors dress in formal tailcoats and are presented with their sword, hat and diploma of conferment. The basic hat colour is black, but may vary for specific fields. Doctors of Fine Arts use dark blue, Doctors of Law use crimson, Doctors of ...

  16. Scandinavian Doctoral Swords & Hats

    And a sword.... "A doctoral hat (Finnish: tohtorinhattu, Swedish: doktorshatt) is a major part of the academic dress of Ph.D. recipients in Finland and Sweden. It is a silken top hat with a straight brim, although the hats of Finnish Doctors of Science (Technology) have an up-turned brim. Generally the colour of the hat is black, although a few ...

  17. Finland's PhD Sword and Hat Tradition

    When the sword is worn in official ceremonies in the future, they are traditionally placed on the left side. In the Ukraine and Poland, PhDs carry a Bulawa which is a baton or mace. The Dress Code In addition to Finland's PhD Sword and Hat customs, Finnish university PhD defences are sprinkled in tradition when it comes to the academic dress ...

  18. A Sword for the American Ph.D.

    Awarding a sword would be symbolic of the trust and responsibility placed on the shoulders of serious scholars. Additionally, PhD students work very hard. Universities should start showing them some more love. Upon graduation, we are asking universities to award custom, functional, well made swords to those who achieve this high measure of ...

  19. The Doctoral Sword

    The Doctoral Sword video! Originally posted on June 3, 2022, but accidentally deleted. Did you know that in Finland when you graduate with your PhD you need ... The Doctoral Sword video ...

  20. Hey I want a Sword too : r/PhD

    Hat: 700€ Sword: 400€ Price of promotion seremony: 400€ Karonka dinner for the defence opponent and facualty: 2000€ Print of your thesis: about 400€. So even after the defence and getting the PhD you will have to pay about 1500€ to get the hat and the sword and be promoted. So if you live in another country and want a cool sword ...

  21. The Sword is Mightier than The Pen: An Interview with Margaret Atwood

    'The pen is mightier than the sword' is true only if all the people with the swords die and the books remain in print. I'm sorry to tell you that the sword is mightier than the pen. ... and Inclusiveness Ethical Dilemmas in Public Philosophy Everyday Lifestyle Filosofia en la Red Genealogies of Philosophy Graduate Student Chronicles ...

  22. Inexpensive Decorative Sword for PhD : r/SWORDS

    IIRC a few years ago you could order replica swords, like US Calvary for around $150.00…Regardless the thought and gesture are the important part and letting her know how proud you are of her. If i ever get a PhD, i want a Juyo token Tachi in the most beautiful mounts ever. I would wear this at every formal function.

  23. Finnish PhD swords : r/Finland

    For example, a PhD in Technology (Doctor of Science (Technology)) does not grant the right to bear a sword, even if other degree programmes does. Aalto is the only university to not have a sword. Åbo Akademi does not grant swords for Doctor of Science, but does for other degrees. As a Finnish person with a Finnish PhD.