Inspector and honorary members

Inspector

Emil BALDER Sandström
BALDER is inspector at the Union since 2025. We're glad that BALDER wants to get involved with Ultuna Student Union, and are honored to have him as our inpector.

Proinspector

Lovisa GEYSIR Nilsson
GEYSIR is the Union's proinspector since June 2024. She works, among other roles, as Program Director for several economics programs and is a University Lecturer at the Department of Economics, NJ Faculty. GEYSIR is highly appreciated by the students and is very committed to pedagogical improvement and the development of education at SLU. She has also been involved with the Union during her time as a student, which is why she already has the Union nickname GEYSIR.

Honorary member

Karin GAIA Holmgren
The Vice Chancellor for Education of SLU from 2016–2021. During her time as Vice Chancellor, GAIA showed great interest in students’ opinions during the major development of SLU’s educational programs. She consistently participated with enthusiasm in ULS student events as a representative of the university and worked to maintain a strong relationship between the student union and the university.
Elected 2022

Anders GURU Danielsson
The Union’s Auditor from 1998–2022. An incredibly valuable support for the Union’s treasurers in managing the Union’s finances. Through GURU, current students can now experience the memories and camaraderie that have existed at Ultuna for many years.
Elected 2022

Erling DRILLEN Strandberg
Inspector from 2010–2020. Employed as a professor at the Department of Animal Genetics. Very knowledgeable about the Union’s activities. During DRILLEN’s time as Inspector, the Union could always count on his support and presence at its various events.
Elected 2022

Hans DYKERT Andersson
Employed as a professor at the Department of Economics. Involved in auditing work within ULS and a dedicated dinner guest. DYKERT has a strong personal interest in and commitment to the students he teaches or has taught at SLU and enjoys keeping in touch with his students after graduation. He has long been a champion of ULS activities and the well-being of students on the Ultuna campus.
Elected 2019

Cecilia ALMA Mark-Herbert
Proinspector 2019–2024. ALMA works as a Senior Lecturer (Docent) in research and teaching in marketing and management, with a focus on sustainable development and corporate responsibility, at the Department of Forest Economics, S Faculty. She has also previously worked at the Department of Economics, NJ Faculty. ALMA has for a long time spoken highly of the Union and supported its activities, encouraging students to get involved. She has also been a driving force in equality and inclusion issues, which has been very positive for Ultuna’s students. ALMA is deeply committed to students and dedicates significant time to pedagogical development to improve the programs she is involved with.
Elected 2015

Johan PROJEKT Rockström
Chair of the Union in 1989. Named the Most Environmentally Influential Person in Sweden in 2012 and 2013 by the magazine Miljöaktuellt, and awarded the Agronom of the Year 2013 prize by the Agronom Association. Delivered a highly inspiring ceremonial speech during the Vårbalen 2012 celebration.
Elected 2013

Bengt HELIOS Guss
Inspector from 1999–2009. Known as the “mysfarbror" ("cozy uncle”) of the Union. He—along with the current Inspector—has one of the deepest insights into the Union’s activities at SLU.
Elected 2009

Erik STABIL Wildt Persson
President of the renovation group 2002-06. Without him - no renovation!
Elected 2006

Thomas PEBBE Persson
Long and dedicated service at Ultuna. Took over from TRULS as judge at the Kämpalekarna.
Elected 1999

Claes BERGFAST I:son Lundin
Incpector from 1994-1999. Renewer of the inspectorate - made the role more active.
Elected 1999

Sven-Uno SLÖÖ Skarp
Ordförande 1959-60, stor Ultuna-vän. F.d. VD och sekreterare i KSLA. Pensionerades 31 maj 1999.
Invald 1996.

Lennart KARAT Hulth
President of SUS and member in the Union Local Council.
Elected 1999

Mårten TYGEL Carlsson
Ex-principal and very student friendly. Ex-president at KSLA.
Elected 1994

Bo PRIMÖR Andersson
Treasurer for several years during the 1980s. Provided significant support to the Union.
Treasurer once again since 2017.
Elected 1988

Anders HERDEN Nilsson
Sekreterare i Kårhusbyggnadskommittén. Utan honom – inget kårhus!
Elected 1976

Peter PE Edling
President 1967. Was during three years the 5th member of the Board. Big friend of the Union.
Elected 1972

Deceased Honorary Members

Anders LIEMANNEN Eriksson
Anders passed away suddenly and tragically on April 11, 2018. On the Union’s memorial day, April 11, 2019, the board announced their intention to nominate LIEMANNEN as an Honorary Member at the May Union Meeting, an honor he had long deserved. LIEMANNEN was devoted to the student revue, a frequent dinner guest, and deeply involved in the Student Union Council. His commitment to the Union went above and beyond throughout his time at SLU.
Elected 2019

Olle ROCKAN Hakelius
Agronom
Elected 2006

Per-Göran ABBOT Knutsson
Inspector from 1984-1994. Held BUDDHA’s professorship and continued his legacy.
Elected 1994

Sten LOVE Ebbersten
Former Dean and friend of the students. Worked extensively for the renewal of studies.
Elected 1989

Birger FRIDOLIN Granström
Inspector from 1974-1984. A true "Ultunesare" to the core.
Invald 1981

Birger URAN Svensson
President 54/55 and 5th member doing several years in the 1960's and 70's. Worked actively with student questions; including student financial aid and housing. Highly knowledgeable about the Union’s history.
Elected 1970

Fajer SLUGGO Fajersson
World-renowned wheat breeder at Weibulls. Ensured, among other things, that the Union President’s chain was donated. During his time as President, he was also the initiator of Nordic collaboration.
Elected 1968

Paola Westerlund
Wife of BUDDHA
Elected 1965

Anna-Maja LASSE Svärdström
Wife of JUNKER
Elected 1964

Olle TRULS Johansson
Elected 1962

Karl-Fredrik JUNKER Svärdström
Inspector of LHS from 1949-1964
Elected 1961

Gunnar PH Torstensson
Was one of the initiators of organizing Syltavallen.
Elected 1960

Carl-Gustaf PILTEN von Hofsten
One of the founders of the Union Magazine, Ultunesaren.
Elected 1957

Aron BUDDHA Westerlund
Inspector of LHS from 1934-1949. Great friend of the students. Bequeathed Aron’s House to the Union, as well as funds for the Comrade Scholarship.
Elected 1936