https://ki.se RSS News Listing https://news.ki.se/new-catalogue-opens-up-hagstromer-librarys-unique-collections The Hagströmer Library and Karolinska Institutet's cultural heritage collections have launched a new website with a brand new online catalogue. Now you can explore Karolinska Institutet's unique cultural heritage for yourself! Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:47:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/finnish-archaeologists-to-visit-ki-to-present-findings-on-repatriated-remains A Finnish team of researchers will be visiting KI on 17 March to present their examination of the 82 human remains that KI repatriated to Finland two years ago. Archaeological sampling has revealed new information about how these individuals lived their lives. The bioarchaeologists will be presenting their findings at an open seminar, which will be followed by a panel debate. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:14:11 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-researchers-comment-on-art-when-the-cell-explores-the-theme-of-relationships How are empathy, norms and interaction formed in the meeting between people? On 22 January, You, the second part of the exhibition series Me You We – Exploring Human Behaviour, opens at The Cell – a collaboration between the National Museum of Science and Technology and KI. After the open opening on 22 January, a number of events will be offered during the spring. Among these, leading KI researchers will talk about the latest research in relation to art. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:54:29 +0100 https://news.ki.se/kib-gets-the-new-assignment-to-lead-the-development-of-kis-cultural-activities The University Library (KIB) has been asked by the president to lead the process and develop a unified cultural program at KI. The decision follows a review of cultural activities during the fall of 2024 and spring of 2025, in which the report confirms the importance of culture for KI as a whole, highlights the need for a clearer organizational home, and emphasizes the importance of increased student engagement in cultural activities. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:00:12 +0100 https://news.ki.se/professor-emeritus-hugo-lagercrantz-receives-the-2025-ki-cultural-award KI president Annika Östman Wernerson honoured professor emeritus Hugo Lagercrantz with this years KI Cultural Award at a ceremony on November 6th. With this award KI celebrates individuals at KI whose efforts have brought culture and science together in meaningful ways - both within our university and in our engagement with society Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:13:12 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-exhibit-at-the-university-library-in-solna-the-fragility-of-life The Hagströmer Library's former exhibit, The Fragility of Life – 500 Years of Knowledge about Foetuses and Childbirth, is getting a new lease on life at the KI University Library in Solna. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:11:28 +0100 https://news.ki.se/launch-of-the-hearts-network-explore-how-to-use-art-in-health-education The teaching and learning unit is launching a new network within Karolinska Institutet for educators called HEarts – Health Education Arts. The overall idea is to explore how arts and humanities can be integrated into our curricula to enhance teaching and learning. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:51:09 +0100 https://news.ki.se/explore-cultural-initiatives-for-employees-at-ki If you have an interest in culture, there are several initiatives at KI to participate and get involved in. Giulia Gaudenzi, Assistant Professor at the Department of Global Public Health is also a member of the Cultural Council at KI and we asked her to list the cultural activities available at KI. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:23:29 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-exhibition-about-lennart-nilsson-on-ki-campus-solna Photographer Lennart Nilsson became world famous for his images from the inside of the body. Foetuses during different stages of development and microscopically small cells could be photographed thanks to his electron microscope. Lennart Nilsson's pictures are now historic and many were taken when he worked at Karolinska Institutet. Wed, 08 May 2024 14:49:59 +0200 https://news.ki.se/grand-opening-of-the-cell-where-art-meets-life-science During Kulturnatt Stockholm (Culture Night) on 20 April, The Cell opened to visitors. The Cell is a place where art helps to explain the complex world of life science. The National Museum of Science and Technology is responsible for the initiative and Karolinska Institutet is involved as a knowledge partner and a bridge between the world of research and the public events at The Cell. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:47:54 +0200 https://news.ki.se/eva-ahren-awarded-grant-by-riksbankens-jubileumsfond Eva Åhrén, operations director of the Hagströmer Library and KI’s Medical History and Heritage, has been awarded a project grant of SEK 5 million by the Riksbankens Jubileumsfond. The grant is intended to support efforts to make KI’s academic heritage accessible for the purposes of research, education and outreach. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:14:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-episodes-of-riskzonen-in-august-and-september The podcast Riskzonen, featuring well-known KI staff members Mattis Öberg and Emma Frans, is back with a new season! The four episodes were released in May and June, and after a brief break over summer, more episodes will now be released each Monday, starting on 28 August. Each episode features the topic health crisis, in one way or another, ranging from relief efforts in war to antibiotic resistance. The new season is made in collaboration with the Centre for Health Crises. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:05:27 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-contributes-explores-the-health-crisis-of-war-through-art-0 The third installment in the seminar series KI Contributes explored the health crises created by war and armed conflict, through the medium of visual art. An Armenian artist and a Swedish surgeon shared their experiences of war and how humans live through it and try to make sense of their difficult experiences. Thu, 11 May 2023 11:47:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/an-adventure-through-the-brain-a-stratneuro-initiative-to-raise-public-awareness-on-brain-research-at-karolinska-institutet Between 13 and 19 March 2023, neuroscientists around the world took the initiative to spread the word about the importance of brain science as part of the "Brain Awareness Week". The Strategic Neuroscience Research Network (StratNeuro) at Karolinska Institutet took the opportunity to initiate a recurring outreach event to spark enthusiasm and raise awareness for neuroscience research, which was also part of the global campaign. Wed, 10 May 2023 17:13:16 +0200 https://news.ki.se/kis-culture-prize-2022-awarded-to-fredrik-ullen Professor Fredrik Ullén has been awarded the KI Culture Prize 2022. The prize was awarded during KI's Culture Day on 19 October. Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:17:24 +0100 https://news.ki.se/kis-culture-award-2020-goes-to-jan-lindsten Professor emeritius Jan Lindsten was awarded KI’s Culture Award during the KI Culture Day on December 2. He was awarded for his outstanding contributions to bridge science with culture at KI. Thu, 03 Dec 2020 15:14:37 +0100 https://news.ki.se/comedy-ventriloquism-and-music-fill-this-years-culture-day KI Culture Day 2020 is a cultural Christmas cracker packed with music, art, comedy and science. The two-hour event is being organised with the Stockholm House of Culture and City Theatre (Kulturhuset) and will be live streamed to the public on 2 December at 3.00 p.m. Thu, 26 Nov 2020 10:35:52 +0100