* Establishing himself as a Professor: His most significant achievement at Uppsala was securing a professorship in botany (and later medicine). This provided him with the platform to influence botanical education and research for decades.
* Developing and implementing the Linnaean system: While the initial framework for his binomial nomenclature and system of taxonomy was developed earlier, Uppsala became the center of its refinement and dissemination. He taught his system to students, who then spread it across Europe.
* Building the Uppsala Botanical Garden: Linnaeus significantly improved and expanded the Uppsala Botanical Garden, making it a key center for botanical research and a living example of his classification system. He used the garden to cultivate plants from all over the world, furthering his studies and creating a valuable resource for students.
* Mentoring and inspiring students: Linnaeus attracted and trained numerous students who became prominent botanists and naturalists themselves. His teaching and influence profoundly impacted the development of the field across Europe. He fostered a community of Linnaean scholars who continued and expanded upon his work.
* Creating extensive collections: He amassed significant botanical collections (herbarium and library) during his time at Uppsala which, though now spread globally, initially formed the basis for further research at the university.
In short, Carl Linnaeus's achievements at Uppsala weren't isolated incidents but rather a culmination of his work building a botanical center of excellence, establishing a widely adopted classification system, and training a generation of scientists. His impact on the University is still felt today.