Here are the candidates for the positions of Dean and Deputy Dean
Who will lead KI's education and research in the coming years? The candidates are presented and the election process is underway. Through hearings and voting, you as an employee can have a say.
All candidates for the positions of Dean and Deputy Dean in the areas of undergraduate and postgraduate education and research are now presented on the Staff Portal and each candidate's profile page.
The Nomination Assembly has selected the candidates from among the nominations that all employees had the opportunity to make in accordance with KI's guidelines for academic elections.
Open hearings on 4 February
On 4 February, hearings will be held with all candidates in each area. The candidates will have the opportunity to present themselves and their priorities and answer questions. All employees are welcome to participate either in person in the lecture hall Erna Möller in Flemingsberg or digitally.
Candidates for the position of Dean 2026-2029
You can read more about the candidates' motivations and backgrounds on each candidate's profile page (linked below) or in a collective presentation of all candidates.
Education
Postgraduate Education
Research
How the advisory election works
Those eligible to vote can vote between 4 and 11 February according to the instructions they receive by email the week before. All members of KI’s teaching or research staff who are on a full or part-time (50 percent or more) contract on 1 January of the year elections are scheduled to be held are entitled to vote. All persons with voting rights are listed on an electoral roll drawn up by the university director after preparation by the departments.
Once the advisory election results have been determined, they will be shared with the President. The election is advisory because, according to KI's election rules, it is the President who makes the final decision on who is appointed. The election results provide the President with a strong basis and show the support the candidates have among colleagues.
The President's interviews and decision
During the second half of February, the President interviews candidates in each area. The number of interviews may vary between areas. The purpose of the interviews is to clarify expectations and the terms of the assignment.
The election results and the President's decision on who will be appointed are expected to be announced in week 11. The decision is based on an overall assessment of the interviews, the election results and the current guidelines for elections at KI, including principles for gender distribution.
Parallel process: Election of faculty members
From week 7, the process of electing Faculty Members to the collegial bodies will also begin: the Faculty Board, the Committee for Education, the Committee for Doctoral Education and the Committee for Research. This process is expected to be completed in April.
The term of office for Deans, Deputy Deans and Faculty Members is 1 July 2026–31 December 2029.