https://ki.se RSS News Listing https://news.ki.se/kib-talks-other-events-autumn-2025 Welcome to the autumn with the University Library! Our calendar is filled with webinars, workshops, KIB Talks and other events. This autumn, we are focusing a little extra on the theme of visualisation, starting with a KIB Talk with Matthias Stahl from DER SPIEGEL! We have also updated our popular in-depth courses in areas such as academic communication, reference management and publishing. In connection with Nobel Calling, we are holding our first (in a long time) exhibition in the library. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:21:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/kib-podcast-open-science-and-why-it-matters-the-libraries-the-researchers-and-the-many-aspects-on-open-science In this episode we take a closer look at open science, why it matters, and how it can help us meet some of the major challenges facing research today. With growing concerns about research funding, especially recent cuts in the US that may affect core scientific infrastructure, the need for openness, collaboration, and resilient research practices has never been greater. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:13:15 +0200 https://news.ki.se/upcoming-calls-expressions-of-interest-from-ki-researchers-by-27-may KI researchers are invited to submit an expression of interest for new strategic research areas and clusters of excellence for groundbreaking technologies for the upcoming calls announced by the Government bill for research and innovation. The bill fits Karolinska Institutet’s ambitions and profile very well and provide great opportunity for KI to further strengthen and develop its research and innovative capacity. Deadline 27 May. Mon, 19 May 2025 13:06:43 +0200 https://news.ki.se/kib-podcast-new-episode-how-are-ki-students-using-ai-the-library-discusses In this episode of the KIB podcast we dig deeper into the academic perspective on AI: How do students use and reflect upon the use of AI in their studies – and how should they? • How can I use AI to support me in my learning process? • What’s happening to our brains? (Or to the intended learning outcome?) • Is it cheating if I ask “my friend Bob” the AI to write my essay? Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:08:49 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-library-launches-kib-talks The library's open events (including the workshop series for researchers and doctoral students) have become more and more presentation or webinar orientated, shorter or longer sessions, with or without Q&A. Under the heading KIB Talks, we have gathered our wide range of workshops, presentations, Q&As, etc. in our various areas of expertise. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 09:44:12 +0100 https://news.ki.se/kib-podcast-your-questions-our-answers-library-people-talk-about-ai In this episode of the KIB podcast Alvin, bibliometric analyst, Lovisa, librarian, and Anna, writing instructor, discuss questions from colleagues and students at KI on LLMs (large language models). Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:15:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/they-receive-grants-for-interdisciplinary-research-networks The Committee for Research has decided to award grants to 15 networks within the call for funds for interdisciplinary research networks. The aim of the initiative is to strengthen scientific quality and promote collaborations across institutional boundaries. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:50:01 +0100 https://news.ki.se/kis-professor-anna-wedell-elected-to-swedish-government-research-committee The Government has appointed a new research committee - a group of experts - to act as advisors prior to their upcoming Research and Innovation Policy Bill. KI researcher Anna Wedell is one of the fifteen elected members. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 11:05:46 +0200 https://news.ki.se/christian-giske-appointed-new-deputy-chairperson-of-the-committee-for-research Professor Christian Giske has been appointed deputy chairperson of the Committee for Research effective immediately, following a decision by KI’s president. His mandate runs until Dec. 31, 2025. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 15:27:29 +0100 https://news.ki.se/marie-arsenian-henriksson-named-new-academic-vice-president-for-research Marie Arsenian Henriksson has been named the new academic vice president for research and chair of the Committee for Research at Karolinska Institutet as of March 1, following a decision by KI's president on February 21. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:32:49 +0100 https://news.ki.se/academic-vice-presidents-in-the-faculty-boards-committees-appointed On October 4, the president of Karolinska Institutet appointed academic vice presidents and deputy chairpersons for the three committees that report to the Faculty Board: The Committee for Higher Education, the Committee for Doctoral Education and the Committee for Research. The appointees’ term of office runs from 1 January, 2023, to 31 December, 2025. Wed, 05 Oct 2022 13:37:18 +0200 https://news.ki.se/minister-for-education-anna-ekstrom-visits-karolinska-institutet The February sun was glittering in the glazed facades when Karolinska Institutet welcomed Minister for Education Anna Ekström on Monday 28 February. Meanwhile, the situation grew gloomier in Ukraine, which was demonstrated by, amongst other things, a lecture in disaster medicine. Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:38:35 +0100 https://news.ki.se/several-new-ki-investments-for-promoting-pioneering-research New investments are now being implemented to strengthen Karolinska Institutet’s position as a pioneering research university. Many of these investments are aimed at more junior researchers and include the KI Research Incubator (KIRI), a virtual forum for multidisciplinary collaboration. Two other initiatives are also in the pipeline – a mentor and coaching programme and a new network to enhance the qualification prospects for female researchers and teachers. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:00:39 +0100