Social activity Join the Karolinska Institutet in the Stockholm Pride Parade 2026
Welcome to join Karolinska Institutet in the Stockholm Pride Parade as part of the Academic Pride network. All staff, students, and alumni are welcome to participate. The parade will begin on Saturday, August 1, at Norr Mälarstrand at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is also welcome to sign up for a pre-parade event starting at 10:00 a.m. at Karolinska Institutet in Solna.
Programme for Saturday 1 August
- 10.00–12.30 Opening ceremony at Karolinska Institutet, Solna. See the registration link above.
- 13.00 The parade sets off from Norr Mälarstrand. No registration is required to take part in the parade
- 17.00–18.00 The parade concludes (Venue to be confirmed)
Academic Pride
Academic Pride is a collaboration between the universities and student unions in Stockholm. This year, KTH, Stockholms universitet, Södertörns högskola, Handelshögskolan, Röda Korsets högskola and Marie Cederschiöld högskola participate alongside KI.
The purpose is to highlight the importance of LGBTQIA+ matters within academia, both regarding research and education, as well as inclusive student and work environment.
How to work towards an LGBTQIA+ inclusive environment
KI is working to prevent discrimination and harassment of LGBTQIA+ persons, through the work for equal opportunities, a work towards an inclusive work and study environment.
Three suggestions to be more LGBTQIA+ inclusive:
- Educate yourself about LGBTIQA+ challenges through training and research
- Use an inclusive language, ask open questions and create a space where its possible to be open
- Reflect on how norms affect you and your surroundings, and what limiting assumptions you might make regarding sex, gender and sexuality.