Current initiatives in focus at Professional Services' staff meeting on June 3
The meeting focused on efforts for communication support, a new project office, and a project for managing research data. There was also time for questions and answers about the project to modernise working methods and the workplace.
On 3 June, employees within Karolinska Institutet's Professional Services (PS) gathered for a digital staff meeting.
KI's University Director Veronika Sundström opened the meeting and explained how the PS management team has chosen to formulate its mission following the reorganisation in January: The management team is responsible for coordinating, developing and prioritising support that creates value for KI's operations and management.
As part of KI's focus area A. Increased dialogue and transparency, management team development is underway at several different levels within KI, including the President's management team and the PS management team.
Digital work environment and opportunities with Microsoft 365
Birgitta Lönnerberg (ITA) provided tips on useful features such as Forms and Bookings in KI's Microsoft 365 licence and talked about updates in the ‘new Outlook’. Make sure you regularly update your knowledge of Teams and PowerPoint, for example, with ITA's ongoing digital training courses in Microsoft 365. Several courses will also be offered this summer.
Communication support for PS' offices
Katarina Brdarski (KA) talked about how the Communications and Public Relations Office is now developing its support for PS' offices to promote coordination of PS communications and, by extension, communication throughout KI. Read more: Communicators strengthen Professional Services
Development office and project support
Anna Kilander (PS staff) introduced the PS Project Office – a new function that will strengthen PS' ability to run development projects using common methods. The focus is on coordinating projects, supporting project managers and streamlining processes. Read more: Project Office formed under Professional Services
KI DASH – research data in focus
Jonas Molander (FER) presented the KI DASH project, which aims to create uniform, secure and efficient conditions for handling research data at KI. During 2025, the project will develop a roadmap for future data management.
Prioritised focus areas and modernising working methods and the workplace
Veronika Sundström provided an overview of the process for KI's prioritised focus areas, where several assignments are now nearing completion and being integrated into ongoing operations.
Sandra Bjurström (FA) and Tanja Westin (GVS staff) presented sub-projects within Modernising working methods and the workplace – with the goals of sustainability, flexibility and collaboration.
The meeting concluded with a question and answer session and information about upcoming activities.
Upcoming events within Professional Services
- 26 August 9–11 am: Staff meeting in Aula Medica starting with coffee and sandwiches
- 9 October 1-2:30 pm: Digital staff meeting
- 2 December 1-2:30 pm: Digital staff meeting
- To be decided: Professional Services' Pub for all staff
More information will be provided in Outlook invitations. If needed, additional meetings will be booked.
Presentations from the meeting
Presentations from Professional Services' staff meetings are shared with all heads of office and summarised in a news item on the Staff Portal that can be viewed by logged-in staff.
Please contact Matilda Pearson, Communications Officer focusing on internal communications and Professional Services, if you have ideas or comments regarding the staff meetings.