Doctoral hat

Wearing a doctoral hat

All doctors participating in the Act of Conferment are recommended to wear a doctoral hat. However, it is obligatory only for doctors to be conferred. The hat is used in the day and evening events of the conferment day. In the Act of Conferment, the hat is brought to the auditorium in the left hand, the lyre pointing forward. The hat is put on at the same time with the Conferrer of Degrees. Newly conferred doctors also wear the hat at the Dinner and Ball. For other doctors this is decided separately.

The Conferment of Degrees Ceremony at the University of Jyväskylä also includes a church service. There are no clear rules on using doctoral hats in churches. However, the Conferment of Degrees Committee has decided that all doctors take their hats off during the church service.

The doctoral hat is a symbol of degree and status, and should be handled accordingly. For example, it is not allowed to place the hat upside down on a table. The best place for storing the hat is in a dedicated hat box.

Getting a doctoral hat

The hat must fit well on the head. To ensure this, doctoral hats are always tailor-made. All doctor promovendi may purchase the hat directly from a desired manufacturer.

Offers for doctoral hats and taking of head measurements

Ab Melanders Hattfabrik Oy

The price of the doctoral hat is € 619 (incl. VAT). The hat price includes the lyre of the faculty, a storage box, measurement and home delivery in Finland. The delivery time is five weeks.

Head measurements are taken on:

Tuesday, 8 January 2019 at 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in Cafe Libri, Jyväskylä University Libarary (Seminaarinkatu 15). Registration to the event (8 Jan)

Tuesday, 12 February 2019 at 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in Cafe Libri, Jyväskylä University Libarary (Seminaarinkatu 15). Registration to the event (12 Feb)

More information at https://melandershattfabrik.com/

E.R. Wahlman Oy

The price of doctoral hat is € 670 (incl. VAT) if the order is made by 31 January 2019. The price of the hat includes the lyre and a black factory-made hat box.

Head measurements are taken on 16 January 2019 at 11.30 am – 3.30 pm in Mattilanniemi, Agora building, Ag B201. Registration to the event. Please arrive no later than 3.15 pm.

More information at www.wahlman.fi

Harvest EB

The price of the doctoral hat is € 595 (incl. VAT). If you order by 10 January 2019, the price is € 565,25. We also provide swords.

The hat price includes the hat, the lyre of the faculty, a storage box, measurement and home delivery in Finland and VAT. Delivery in 5–8 weeks. Contact: info@harvesteb.com We also rent the hats.

Head measurements in Jyväskylä: Ompelimo Johanna Paatola, Väinönkatu 28 A 1, www.ompelimojohannapaatola.fi Booking: tel. +358 45 2316631 or info@ompelimojohannapaatola.fi

More info: www.doctoralhats.harvesteb.com

See also:

Others Get also familiar with the offering of Memmu Lankila and Ateljee Lyoléne.

Hat model and colour

The Finnish doctoral hat resembles a top hat. A golden emblem is attached to the velvet ribbon of the hat. Traditionally the hat is black, green, red or purple, but different disciplines may have specific colours. The hat colour at the University of Jyväskylä is black, excluding the Faculty of Sport and Health Studies where it is dark blue.

The emblem of the hat is defined carefully for different disciplines and universities. Traditionally the emblem for the doctors of philosophy and psychology at the University of Jyväskylä is a lyre encircled by laurels. Usually hat manufacturers are aware of the emblems of different universities and disciplines.

Doctoral hats at the University of Jyväskylä

Doctoral hat for the Doctors of Philosophy and Psychology Doctoral hat for the Doctors of Education and Economic Sciences Doctoral hat for the Doctors of Sport Sciences Doctoral hat for the Doctors of Health Sciences Doctoral hat for the Doctors of Social Sciences

The symbols of the Doctoral hats at the University of Jyväskylä

Doctors of Philosophy and Psychology have a traditional symbol of a lyre surrounded by a laurel-garland. Doctors of Education, Sport and Economic Sciences have a symbol with a flame, oil lamp, and a circle made up of rays of light. The symbol for the Doctors of Health Sciences is an oriental oil lamp surrounded by a garland of birch leaves. The symbol for a Doctor of Social Sciences is a torch surrounded by a garland.

Doctoral sword

Wearing a doctoral sword

The sword used in the conferment act is the officially certified civilian sword of the independent Republic of Finland. It comes with a scabbard, a black or golden scabbard holder and the golden emblem of the University. The total length of the sword is 87 centimetres, the blade being 75 centimetres. The weight of the sword is 730 grams (1.6 pounds).

The sword is traditionally carried on the left side. Men carry the sword in the scabbard holder, which is attached to a firm loop sewn into trousers. A catch on the holder keeps the sword firmly in its place. (Click the image to enlarge.)

Female doctors should also have a sword. In most cases, the sword cannot be directly attached to dresses because the material is not strong enough. For carrying the sword, ladies’ outfits for the conferment day should include a belt or other similar aid that matches the outfit. The sword can be attached creatively, for example, by wearing the belt under the skirt and taking out some of the seam. In a two-piece outfit, the fastening can be hidden under the top. If it is unreasonably difficult to modify the outfit, the sword can also be carried in the left hand.

There is a catch in the scabbard holder. In addition, the sword is supplied with a tightening strap with a buckle and two buttonholes. They can all be utilised to attach the sword.

Ordering the sword

Doctoral swords from our partner:

Au-Holmberg

Price of the sword is € 245 (includes VAT). The price includes a doctoral sword (85 or 95 cm) with engraving, the emblem of the University of Jyväskylä with 24 carat gold plating, a belt loop and a cover bag.

The following are also available:

Sword belt for ladies € 55

Doctoral lyre € 75

Products are visible at the online store.

The orders should be made by 15 April 2019 at the latest.

Order form: https://au-holmberg.mycashflow.fi/product/94/jyvaskylan-yliopiston-tohtorinmiekka-promootion-2019

The order form is in Finnish only. Promovendi can also make an order by email: info@au-holmberg.fi

Please include the following details in your email:

Length of the sword: 85 cm or 95 cm Please consider your own height when ordering. Shorter swords are more practical, but if your height is over 175 cm, it is recommended to consider a longer sword.

Engraving A recommended engraving is one’s name and the date of the public defence or the date of conferment, e.g. "John Smith 25.5.2019"

Delivery directly to the University of Jyväskylä on 8 May (included in the price) – promovendi will get their swords at the Sword Sharpening dinner on 24 May

Also mention, if you want to order a sword belt or doctoral lyre(s) (see above)

Further information: info@au-holmberg.fi or tel. +358 223 164 19 (Au-Holmberg Oy).

Borrowing a sword or hat

Some promovendi would like to borrow a doctoral hat or sword. If you are willing to lend your hat or sword, please send a message to the Coordinator of the Conferment Ceremony to promootio@jyu.fi. Promovendi who wish to borrow a hat or a sword can send their information to the same address. However, we cannot guarantee the availability of hats and swords to borrow.

Unfortunately we don't have any swords to be borrowed at the moment (May 2019). One can also ask e.g. his/her supervisor or someone else at the faculty if someone could lend the sword.

The transportation of the sword in an airplane

Swords are transported in the cargo hold as registered luggage. The sword should be packed properly, preferably in their own transport box or package. The sword has to be reported in the check-in and it will go on record. These procedures belong to normal airport routines. More information is available at the check-in of the Helsinki-Vantaa airport: https://www.finavia.fi/en/airports/helsinki-airport