https://ki.se RSS News Listing https://news.ki.se/minister-visits-ki-for-global-seminar-on-young-peoples-health-and-wellbeing Social Affairs and Public Health Minister Jakob Forssmed recently visited Karolinska Institutet to attend an international seminar arranged to mark the launch of “A call to action for adolescents mental health and wellbeing”, the second report from the Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:12:55 +0200 https://news.ki.se/annika-ostman-wernerson-we-are-changing-the-allocation-of-research-funding-at-ki We are now making an important change in how we allocate our government research funding. The new model aims to strengthen the university's future and ensure that resources are used where they are most beneficial. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:01:19 +0200 https://news.ki.se/more-than-2700-applications-for-kis-20-assistant-professor-positions-focused-on-excellence Karolinska Institutet's record-breaking international recruitment of 20 assistant professors focused on excellence has been a great success. With over 2,700 applications from 1,560 researchers in 89 countries, the initiative has had an impact that strengthens KI's position as one of Europe's most attractive medical universities. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:47:21 +0200 https://news.ki.se/professional-services-staff-meeting-26-august-2025 Nearly 500 employees from Professional Services (GVS) gathered in Aula Medica on August 26 for the first staff meeting of the fall semester. The agenda included current issues at KI, a status report from the GVS management team, and an in-depth look at part of KI's core activities with Anna Pettersson – teacher, researcher, and recipient of KI's 2025 Pedagogical Prize. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:40:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/annika-ostman-wernerson-together-towards-the-new-term The summer offers a valuable opportunity for recuperation – without which it is a struggle to take on the challenges of the autumn with a sharp, engaged mind. I spent the holidays with family and friends in the Stockholm archipelago and in the Jämtland fells. Hiking and sitting down for a coffee on a sun-warmed rock provides time for reflection and re-energising ahead of a new term at Karolinska Institutet. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:08:15 +0200 https://news.ki.se/best-day-of-summer-with-academic-pride The most important party of the summer took place on 2 August when KI's students, alumni and staff danced in the colourful Pride parade in Stockholm. For many participants, this was the best day of the summer when leading universities gathered under the Academic Pride flag and the focus was on inclusion and human rights. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:12:50 +0200 https://news.ki.se/zandra-milton-new-chief-legal-officer-at-ki-this-autumn Zandra Milton will take up her new position as chief legal officer at Karolinska Institutet on 1 November 2025. She succeeds Helén Törnqvist, who will retire in August after many years of appreciated work. During the transition period, Helena Scarabin will be acting chief legal officer. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:16:17 +0200 https://news.ki.se/extended-appointments-in-the-faculty-board-and-the-committees The University Board has decided to extend the terms of office by six months for all academic vice presidents, vice chairs, and faculty representatives in the Faculty Board and the three committees, from 1 January 2026 to 30 June 2026. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:16:03 +0200 https://news.ki.se/annika-ostman-wernerson-were-offering-a-world-class-research-environment We’re heading towards the holidays with sure signs of summer: expectation and pride at the degree ceremonies in Aula Medica, blossoming elderflower on campus and the forthcoming political week in Almedalen. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:07:21 +0200 https://news.ki.se/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. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 22:20:10 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-deepens-its-municipal-partnerships The rapid transformation we are now seeing in the healthcare sector brings a growing need for municipally provided health promoting and preventative activities, and, consequently, for research and education. On 3 June, KI signed collaboration agreements with Solna City and Upplands-Bro municipality, marking an important step towards reinforcing such strategic partnerships between the university and local government. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:00:31 +0200 https://news.ki.se/seven-receive-this-years-silver-medals Five people are to receive Karolinska Institutet’s Grand Silver Medal, and a further two KI’s Silver Medal. These two classes of medal are awarded to people who have made tremendous or excellent efforts, respectively, in support of KI’s activities and will be presented this year at the installation ceremony on 9 October. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:38:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/annika-ostman-wernerson-attacks-on-the-innocent-must-cease-immediately A day does not go by now without a report on the severe suffering that Israeli military strikes are causing the civilian population of Gaza. The situation is worsening by the day, as we witness the blatant and repeated abuse of international law and of the Gazans’ right to security and functioning schools, hospitals and workplaces. Tue, 27 May 2025 11:53:10 +0200 https://news.ki.se/annika-ostman-wernerson-it-is-time-to-enhance-kis-external-relations When Martin Bergö and I entered office as, respectively, vice-president and president just over two years ago, we also entered an extensive dialogue with all the different parts of KI. This was a conscious strategy that gave rise, in part, to several focus areas for strengthening KI through the establishment of sustainable structures, greater collaboration, clarity and transparency. Tue, 20 May 2025 17:54:51 +0200 https://news.ki.se/in-memory-of-anna-stina-malmborg Anna-Stina Malmborg, former docent of clinical microbiology at Karolinska Institutet and consultant and director of clinical bacteriology at Karolinska University Hospital for 17 years, has passed away at the age of 95. She and her husband Gunnar Höglund (1931–2019) set up the foundation that finances the Karolinska Institutet Prize for Research in Medical Education (KIPRIME). Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:14:22 +0200 https://news.ki.se/martin-bergo-we-will-continue-to-stand-for-scientific-excellence-openness-and-collaboration-within-sweden-and-globally Earlier this month, the Swedish Research Council published a report on the quality and impact of medical research in Sweden. The fact that Karolinska Institutet emerges in a very positive light fills me with pride – our research is of a very high scientific standard and has given rise to groundbreaking discoveries of major societal importance. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:45:01 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ola-larsson-new-head-of-the-department-of-oncology-pathology Ola Larsson has been appointed as Head of the Department of Oncology-Pathology (OnkPat), starting July 1, 2025. The appointment is for five years, and the decision was signed by Dean Carl Johan Sundberg on April 10, 2025. Ola Larsson, who previously served as vice Head at OnkPat, will take over the role from Lars Holmgren. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:53:10 +0200 https://news.ki.se/clara-hellner-is-kis-eyes-and-ears-in-the-life-science-field New initiatives and new collaborations are constantly arising in the life science field, both within and outside KI’s walls, making it hard to form a comprehensive picture of everything that’s happening. As presidential advisor, Clara Hellner will be providing insight into what’s going on and the challenges facing it. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:25:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/karolinska-institutet-excels-in-the-swedish-research-councils-evaluation-of-medical-research The Swedish Research Council has published its report "Quality and impact of research in basic medicine in Sweden", which evaluates the scientific quality and societal impact of medical research at seven universities. Karolinska Institutet is a leader among Swedish higher education institutions. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:22:58 +0200 https://news.ki.se/research-proposal-security-and-organisational-issues-at-professional-services-staff-meeting-25-march On March 25, KI's Professional Services (PS) gathered for a digital staff meeting. The agenda included news within PS, security issues, the Microsoft 365 license, the government's research bill for the next four years and KI's prioritised focus areas. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:23:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/uka-calls-for-development-of-biomedical-analyst-programmes In an evaluation presented on 19 March, the Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ) states that certain areas of biomedical analyst programmes throughout the country need to be improved in order for students to receive the best possible education. At the same time, there are strengths in the programmes that can inspire further development, according to the results from UKÄ. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:39:47 +0100 https://news.ki.se/annika-ostman-wernerson-a-strong-regional-collaboration-is-essential-to-strengthen-sweden-globally Karolinska University Hospital has recently adopted a new RDE (research, development and education) strategy. The strategy is now firmly anchored with Karolinska Institutet. For us, collaboration with Region Stockholm is a priority – strong regional collaboration and partnerships with the private sector are essential if Sweden is to reinforce its international position in medical research and development. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:07:45 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-steering-group-coordinates-kis-applications-related-to-the-research-bill The research bill for 2025-2028 announces, among other things, calls that require coordination of applicant universities. KI’s President Annika Östman Wernerson has decided to set up a steering group with the task of simplifying and overseeing these processes and other upcoming initiatives in the government's research policy. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:57:07 +0100 https://news.ki.se/operational-plan-for-2025-finalised This year’s operational plan for KI’s Professional Services (PS) and University Library is now ready for viewing. “The joint document is intended to ease communication, enhance transparency and build a mutual understanding of how each unit contributes to KI’s shared goals in Professional Services and other parts of the university,” says University Director Veronika Sundström.   Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:45:44 +0100 https://news.ki.se/annika-ostman-wernerson-we-are-now-strengthening-kis-preparedness-in-response-to-developments-in-the-usa The conditions under which research and education collaborations with the USA operate are in danger of being undermined by decisions announced by the country’s recently instated president. Here, Karolinska Institutet’s president Annika Östman Wernerson comments on the situation and talks about what KI can do to prepare for any changes that might come. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:23:47 +0100 https://news.ki.se/nor-awards-and-ki-silver-medal-ceremony Thursday 20 February saw the latest round of NOR awards, at which 34 members of the KI staff were commended for their long, impeccable service. The recipients of the 2024 KI Silver Medal, Stephan Rössner and Carol Tishelman, were also celebrated during the ceremony. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:16:27 +0100 https://news.ki.se/join-the-academic-vice-presidents-at-an-open-dialogue-meeting-in-flemingsberg What pressing issues do you think the university needs to address better? Take this opportunity to raise matters that you would like KI's academic vice presidents to pursue more actively. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:46:38 +0100 https://news.ki.se/annika-ostman-wernerson-we-are-facing-several-strategic-challenges As always at this time of the year, KI submits its annual report and budgetary data to the government. Our university is currently enjoying an upward trend, and this is something we can feel really proud about. As one of Europe’s leading medical universities and one of the foremost in the world, we are able to attract serious research grants, top-tier researchers and highly qualified students. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:22:56 +0100 https://news.ki.se/information-from-ki-following-the-orebro-violence The school shooting in Örebro has provoked many reactions. Here is some information on security at KI for students and employees, and details about whom to turn to if you have questions or feel anxious. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:33:35 +0100 https://news.ki.se/queen-silvias-birthday-present-a-day-about-dementia-research On 30 January, a symposium on dementia was held in honour of HM Queen Silvia at Karolinska Institutet. The event was part of the "experience gift" that KI presented in connection with the Queen’s 80th birthday. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:02:50 +0100 https://news.ki.se/professional-services-staff-meeting-29-january-2025 On 29 January, KI's Professional Services gathered for a first staff meeting in the new organisation. All offices were introduced and researcher Ylva Trolle Lagerros described how Professional Services and research are linked at KI. Below is a summary of the information shared at the meeting. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:06:40 +0100 https://news.ki.se/annika-ostman-wernerson-we-welcome-the-governments-prioritisation-of-excellence-and-quality What I most look forward to now, in the early days of the spring term, is the receding darkness and getting to meet all of you under various circumstances. Only last week, for instance, I and my colleagues in the university management had the privilege of meeting around fifty of our colleagues on Campus Flemingsberg in an open dialogue meeting, just like the one we held on the Solna campus just before Christmas. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:58:40 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-improves-its-position-in-times-higher-educations-subject-rankings Times Higher Education in the UK has published its World University Rankings by Subject 2025. The ranking is based on both hard data and reputation surveys. KI improves its position in several categories. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:53:25 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-head-of-the-office-of-legal-planning-and-economic-affairs Sven Carlsson has been appointed as new head of the Legal, Planning and Economic Affairs Office. He comes from the position of CFO at SLU, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:30:38 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-president-annika-ostman-wernerson-new-member-of-iva KI President Annika Östman Wernerson has been elected as a member of IVA's Biotechnology Division. This took place in connection with the Academy meeting in November, when IVA, the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, elected 41 new Swedish and international members – prominent researchers and experts from both the business community and the public sector. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:02:42 +0100 https://news.ki.se/annika-ostman-wernerson-we-will-make-it-easier-for-kis-researchers-to-take-part-in-eu-projects As the year comes to a close and we look forward to a well-deserved holiday, let me, Vice-President Martin Bergö and University Director Veronika Sundström, share some of the highlights of the past couple of months Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:37:29 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-group-for-strategic-competence-provision The group will be deciding on the establishment of senior lectureships and professorships and identifying both short and long-term competence shortages in order to secure and strengthen KI’s core activities and create long-term stability in education and research. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:52:19 +0100 https://news.ki.se/presidential-decision-karolinska-institutet-bolsters-eu-funding-for-researchers Karolinska Institutet is investing over SEK 200 million over five years on a new funding package for EU-financed research projects. The aim of this investment, which was decided by the President on 11 November 2024, is to bolster research at KI and attract more international research grants and global collaborations designed to address today’s societal challenges. It is also intended to reward successful researchers that have won large prestigious external grants for breakthrough research. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:03:13 +0100 https://news.ki.se/presidential-advisor-hopes-to-cut-the-hassle-of-research-and-enhance-its-attractiveness As KI’s new presidential advisor, Maria Eriksdotter will be leading the university’s collaboration with Region Stockholm, giving her a key role in the future of clinical research and education in the capital. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:37:41 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-makes-final-submission-to-the-swedish-research-councils-national-evaluation-of-medical-research On 5 November, KI submitted its final batch of material to the Swedish Research Council’s national evaluation of preclinical medical and pharmaceutical science for 2024-25. Seven universities are participating in the process, which aims to provide a national picture of the research field. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:45:57 +0100 https://news.ki.se/medical-history-and-heritage-becomes-part-of-the-university-library Following a decision taken by KI president Annika Östman Wernerson on 26 November, the Medical History and Heritage Unit (MHK) will be integrated with the Karolinska Institutet University Library (KIB) on 1 January, becoming its own division and with the same management as before. Fri, 29 Nov 2024 09:51:07 +0100 https://news.ki.se/former-kiprime-prize-winner-brian-hodges-empathy-is-crucial-to-a-medical-education Karolinska Institutet was honoured in October by a visit from Professor Brian Hodges, the 2016 KIPRIME recipient. The award, which is given in recognition of achievements in medical education research, has been of profound significance to him, and now he was in Sweden to open next year’s KIPRIME Fellows, an initiative devised to cultivate the next generation of prize-winners. Thu, 28 Nov 2024 13:28:11 +0100 https://news.ki.se/annika-ostman-wernerson-we-want-to-meet-you Vice-president Martin Bergö, University Director Veronika Sundström and I want to meet you in our open dialogue meetings in December. These meetings are important sources of perspective, knowledge and insight concerning pressing issues facing KI, such as how we can work even better together as a university and equip ourselves for a constantly changing world. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:36:42 +0100 https://news.ki.se/higher-education-authority-solid-procedures-and-opportunities-for-improvement While Karolinska Institutet has solid outreach procedures, there are several areas that could do with improvement, according to a report by the Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ) on Swedish universities and university colleges that was presented to the government on October 31. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:50:15 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-objectives-for-life-sciences-in-the-swedish-governments-strategy The Swedish government has presented an updated strategy for life science with the aim of making Sweden a leading nation in the field. Annika Östman Wernerson, President of KI, has been a member of the advisory group behind the strategy. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:30:31 +0100 https://news.ki.se/kis-new-environmental-policy-is-everyones-responsibility Karolinska Institutet has produced a new environmental policy to tackle present and future environmental and sustainability challenges. The environmental policy describes the intentions and directions of KI’s work with environmental sustainability. In integrating the environmental perspective throughout the organisation, KI will make an active health-focused contribution to addressing society’s key environmental and climate challenges. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:20:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ivos-supervisory-case-in-connection-with-the-freezer-failure-in-neo-closed After the freezer failure in Neo, the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO) opened a supervisory case. The case has now been closed and IVO considers that the investigations carried out and the measures taken by Karolinska Institutet are sufficient to fulfil the requirements of the Biobanks Act. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:56:26 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-opportunity-to-meet-the-university-management-in-an-open-dialogue-meeting-in-flemingsberg What are KI's important issues for the future and what forums do we need to work even better together? Take the chance to discuss these and other important topics with President Annika Östman Wernerson, Vice President Martin Bergö and University Director Veronika Sundström as they once again invite all employees to an open dialogue meeting in Flemingsberg 22 January. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:17:16 +0200 https://news.ki.se/annika-ostman-wernerson-facilitating-international-exchanges-more-important-than-ever This year, Karolinska Institutet celebrates 25 years of support for visiting researchers and overseas doctoral students. Sharing knowledge and experience leads to innovation and progress, which is why we cannot do without our international collaborations. There are many support functions in place for our visiting researchers and overseas doctoral students, all to ensure their reception is as good as we can make it. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:26:37 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-organisation-of-kis-professional-services-as-of-2025-decided On 1 January 2025, a new organisation of KI’s Professional Services (PS) will come into force. Six existing offices will cease to exist and three new ones will be established. At the same time, working methods for increased coordination of cross-cutting issues within the professional services will be developed. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:13:40 +0200 https://news.ki.se/decision-on-compensation-for-the-freezer-failure A decision was made by KI’s President on Tuesday regarding compensation for the freezer failure in Neo. The Department of Medicine, Huddinge (MedH) will be compensated with a total of SEK 30 million to be distributed to the affected researchers for costs incurred, and to begin recreating the collection of research material that has been lost. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 14:26:01 +0200 https://news.ki.se/professional-services-staff-meeting-10-october-2024 On 10 October, University Director Veronika Sundström held a digital staff meeting for KI's Professional Services (PS). During the meeting, she presented an upcoming decision on the new organisation of PS. Below is a summary of the information shared. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:00:53 +0200 https://news.ki.se/clearer-instructions-for-the-employment-of-teachers The President has decided on a clarification of the instructions on the employment procedure for teachers at KI. The revision will make things clearer and more transparent for both the applicants and the ones assessing them. The updated instructions come into effect on 1 November 2024. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:59:41 +0200 https://news.ki.se/annika-ostman-wernerson-research-and-education-need-long-term-financing Sweet September has arrived, bringing some good news and some wait-and-sees. After the government presented its budget for 2025 on 19 September, it’s still not clear what kind of resources will be available for higher education. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:21:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/annika-ostman-wernerson-we-need-a-new-resource-allocation-model Welcome to the 2024 autumn term! The new term officially kicks off on 2 September and I look forward very much to seeing all our students back on campus. Sat, 24 Aug 2024 14:10:26 +0200 https://news.ki.se/external-reviewers-support-previous-conclusions-about-the-freezer-failure The external review of the previous internal investigation into the freezer failure in Neo during the Christmas holidays 2023, supports the conclusions and recommendations of the internal report. This was clear when the external investigation was presented to KI's management and affected staff on 20 August. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:31:20 +0200 https://news.ki.se/stronger-together-celebrated-during-this-years-pride-parade Students, alumni and staff from KI participated in the colourful Pride parade under the universities' Adacemic Pride flag in Stockholm on 3 August. The atmosphere was great and this year's theme was clear – we are stronger together. Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:00:27 +0200 https://news.ki.se/professor-and-former-vice-president-anders-ekbom-has-passed-away Anders Ekbom, Professor of Epidemiology and former Vice President of Karolinska Institutet, has died aged 76. He passed on 29 July after a long illness. Anders Ekbom had several roles and assignments at KI. ”His importance for Karolinska Institutet cannot be overestimated”, says KI’s President Annika Östman Wernerson. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 11:05:19 +0200 https://news.ki.se/nobel-laureate-and-former-ki-president-bengt-samuelsson-has-passed-away Nobel laureate and former president of Karolinska Institutet, Bengt Samuelsson, passed away at the age of 90. Bengt Samuelsson was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1982, along with Sune Bergström (1916–2004) and John R. Vane (1927–2004), for their discoveries related to prostaglandins – hormone-like substances that regulate several important processes in the body. Bengt Samuelsson also served as president of Karolinska Institutet from 1983 to 1995. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 14:20:22 +0200 https://news.ki.se/bionut-becomes-new-unit-at-medh The activities of the Department of Biosciences and Nutrition has been wound up and merged with the Department of Medicine, Huddinge. This means that the Department of Medicine, Huddinge is growing and that the activity at the department broadens. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:03:13 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-president-strengthen-the-activities-for-ahmadreza-djalali In a debate article, President of Karolinska Institutet Annika Östman Wernerson and other leading representatives of the board of the Association of Swedish Higher Education Institutions call for continued and strengthened activities for the researcher, doctor, KI alumnus and Swedish citizen Ahmadreza Djalali. Since 2016, Djalali has been imprisoned on fabricated charges in Iran, in the prison that the Prime Minister recently described as hell on earth. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:53:29 +0200 https://news.ki.se/annika-ostman-wernerson-first-almedalen-then-summer-break-see-you-in-the-fall This spring, we embarked on an important and comprehensive change process to optimise our internal resources and to create even better conditions for our core activities and departments. This work is now entering a more concrete phase. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 16:44:42 +0200 https://news.ki.se/annika-ostman-wernerson-collaboration-fosters-the-values-for-which-we-stand As Israel continues its military campaign in Gaza, students in Sweden and around the world have been staging protests on their university campuses, calling for all ties with Israeli universities to be severed. KI itself has seen smaller, peaceful demonstrations in which individual students have protested against Israel’s actions. Wed, 22 May 2024 16:51:25 +0200 https://news.ki.se/christina-larsdotter-returned-to-mala A reinterment ceremony for Christina Larsdotter, the famous Sami woman whose remains were rediscovered in KI’s anatomical collection in 2022, was held in Malå on Saturday, 25 May. KI’s request to repatriate Larsdotter’s remains to Malå’s Sami Association and Malå Sami village was granted by the government last September. Tue, 21 May 2024 15:05:31 +0200 https://news.ki.se/150-new-doctors-celebrated-the-completion-of-a-worthwhile-journey Last Friday, 150 new KI doctors and two honorary doctors were presented with their academic awards at a formal ceremony in Stockholm City Hall. The evening was one of stirring entertainment, academic tradition – and an academic vice president in a Barbra Streisand wig. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:33:56 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-president-ahmadreza-djalali-is-a-victim-of-a-cynical-game-played-by-the-iranian-government On 25 April it was eight years since Ahmadreza Djalali, Swedish citizen and doctor of disaster medicine at Karolinska Institutet, was arrested while on a visit to Iran. Karolinska Institutet’s president, Annika Östman Wernerson, and vice-president, Martin Bergö, have written an open letter to Sweden’s minister for foreign affairs and minister for education, calling on them to use all means available to increase the pressure on Iran to free Dr Djalali and other Swedish citizens. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 06:00:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/the-government-decides-that-ki-may-return-remains-to-finland The Swedish Government has decided that Karolinska Institutet may return the Finnish remains in KI's anatomical collection. The issue of returning the Finnish remains was raised by the committee for the return of Finnish remains in 2018. KI has been working towards this possibility for a long time. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:13:49 +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/annika-ostman-wernerson-the-report-on-the-freezer-malfunction-uncovers-serious-problems-of-organisational-clarity-and-responsibilities Last Friday, 12 April, the internal investigators looking into the freezer malfunction that occurred in the Neo building over the 2023 Christmas break presented their report. The researchers and personnel most affected were invited to a staff meeting where, among others, Dean of KI South Matti Sällberg and Chief Security Officer Magnus Håkansson, who led the investigation, gave an account of their findings. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:05:58 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-welcomes-government-investigation-rapid-action-is-needed-for-foreign-researchers Swedish Minister for Migration Maria Malmer Stenergard and Minister for Education Mats Persson visited Karolinska Institutet on 8 April to present a forthcoming investigation about the opportunities for foreign citizens to work and study in Sweden. KI welcomes the investigation, whose mission is in line with previously expressed views by the university, however KI emphasizes that changes are urgent. Mon, 08 Apr 2024 15:54:01 +0200 https://news.ki.se/kis-president-a-member-of-the-governments-life-science-council The Swedish government has appointed an advisory group in the field of life science. The group includes experts from academia, industry and healthcare. KI's President Annika Östman Wernerson is one of the members of the group, whose purpose, among other things, is to contribute to the implementation of the national strategy for life science. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:15:12 +0100 https://news.ki.se/annika-ostman-wernerson-it-is-important-to-nurture-an-interest-in-research-and-science-amongst-our-young The internal team investigating the freezer malfunction in Neo is entering the final phase of compiling its incident report. The report has taken time in order for it to be as complete as possible, as all aspects of the malfunction, from organisational causes to the technical failure, need to be included. The report must be ready by 27 March as IVO (amongst others) has issued a request to receive it. [Following the publication of this text, the finalisation of the report has been postponed.] Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:29:24 +0100 https://news.ki.se/global-awareness-in-focus-when-university-management-visited-gph On Wednesday, March 6, the university management, President Annika Östman Wernerson, Vice President Martin Bergö and University Director Veronika Sundström visited the Department of Global Public Health, to gain a better insight into the department's activities. Key issues discussed included global awareness, the department's strengths and how dialogue can strengthen cooperation. In addition to the university management, the department's management team and Dean Carl Johan Sundberg participated. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:40:01 +0100 https://news.ki.se/university-management-visits-cns Last week, the University Management visited CNS as part of their tour to meet all of KI’s Departments. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:13:02 +0100 https://news.ki.se/sophia-hober-new-chairman-of-the-board-of-ki The government has decided to appoint Sophia Hober as chairman of KI's board effective 1 February 2024. She replaces Göran Stiernstedt, who becomes chairman of Karolinska University Hospital's board. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:08:44 +0100 https://news.ki.se/anna-martling-strengthens-kis-role-in-the-development-of-life-science Karolinska Institutet is to be an engine driving the realisation of Sweden’s potential in the field of life science. As an important step in this direction, Professor Anna Martling has been appointed Scientific Director Life Science at KI. Professor Martling has spent the past three years leading KI’s efforts to implement precision medicine in healthcare, a remit that is now being expanded to cover KI’s overall work in life science. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:57:44 +0100 https://news.ki.se/annika-ostman-wernerson-new-year-brings-new-challenges January is already turning into February, but I’d still like to take this opportunity to welcome everyone back to a new year at KI! 2024 began with our first departmental meetings with the departments of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics (LIME) and the department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital (KI DS) on 17 January. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:53:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/healthcare-minister-visits-ki Minister for Health Care Acko Ankarberg Johansson had a busy schedule when she visited Karolinska Institutet, where she spent an afternoon discussing research conditions and how to create sustainable infrastructures that can increase the interaction between education, research, development and healthcare today and tomorrow. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:13:03 +0100 https://news.ki.se/annika-ostman-wernerson-we-look-forward-to-taking-further-strides-ahead-with-you-in-2024 As the year draws to a close, I would like to join Vice President Martin Bergö and University Director Veronika Sundström in taking this opportunity to thank all our staff and students for the important work you have done in 2023. Wed, 20 Dec 2023 17:04:33 +0100 https://news.ki.se/annika-ostman-wernerson-a-worrying-renegotiation-of-the-national-alf-agreement The Ministry of Education and Research has recently tasked Bertil Lindahl with producing source material for a renegotiation of the national ALF agreement (ref. no U2022/02845). The ALF is a national agreement entered into between the government and certain regions on collaboration on medical education, clinical research and healthcare development. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:07:48 +0100 https://news.ki.se/annika-ostman-wernerson-a-concerted-national-effort-on-research-and-technique-development-are-necessary KI’s residential management conference in October among deans, heads of department, administrative managers, academic vice presidents and heads of office proved as conducive to healthy debate as it was to pleasant socialising. Our discussions were based on the nine focus areas that have crystallised out of our dialogue with students, staff and managers about what KI needs to focus on in order to attain the goals and vision set out in Strategy 2030. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:41:22 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-to-be-knowledge-partner-of-the-national-museum-of-science-and-technology-in-hagastaden Next spring, the National Museum of Science and Technology will be opening a branch – called The Cell – in Stockholm’s Hagastaden, with KI as knowledge partner. The Cell will be a venue where science meets art through fascinating and inspirational activities designed to educate and engage more people in the development of tomorrow’s life science field. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 13:02:38 +0100 https://news.ki.se/annika-ostman-wernerson-our-aim-is-to-create-together-an-even-stronger-ki Last Wednesday (11 October), the Research Funding Commission presented its report to Minister of Education Mats Persson. Its findings are likely to inform a forthcoming bill reflecting the government’s research and innovation policy. Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:55:57 +0200 https://news.ki.se/are-you-the-dean-of-one-of-kis-departmental-groups-apply-for-the-position-no-later-than-25-october As of January, next year, a new term of office for KI's Deans will begin. Deans have a line assignment and are appointed by the President. The role is undergoing change and development - an important task for the new Deans will be to participate in this process. As a Dean, you are part of the Faculty Board. It is the university management's intention to clarify the Dean's assignment in KI's line organization. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:02:10 +0200 https://news.ki.se/annika-ostman-wernerson-the-dialogue-is-important-for-kis-priorities-going-forward We’re now a few weeks into the term, and our students - both freshers and those who have returned after the summer break – have been welcomed to Karolinska Institutet. We were once all at the start of our student careers – we need to remember this, to inspire the coming generation and include them in an enjoyable student life. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:34:16 +0200 https://news.ki.se/public-health-in-focus-during-ministers-visit-to-ki Lifestyles, the pandemic and dental care were some of the topics under discussion when Minister for Social Affairs and Public Health Jakob Forssmed visited Karolinska Institutet on 28 August, the same day as the autumn term kicked off. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 15:38:18 +0200 https://news.ki.se/annika-ostman-wernerson-onward-towards-the-2023-autumn-term Welcome to a new academic year! Even though many of you have already returned to work after the summer break, it’s certainly when students start returning to our campuses that Karolinska Institutet becomes the gloriously vibrant place that a university is meant to be. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 16:47:17 +0200 https://news.ki.se/government-stops-all-development-research-grants At its meeting of 22 June, the government made the decision to stop all grants disbursed by the Swedish Research Council itemised as development research, effectively pulling the plug on a great deal of planned research in the field. Researchers in the sector have protested publicly against the decision, which has also been condemned by KI president Annika Östman Wernerson. Tue, 04 Jul 2023 10:38:15 +0200 https://news.ki.se/annika-ostman-wernerson-important-in-a-democracy-that-conversations-and-debates-takes-place-where-people-meet I trust that many of you are already heading off on a nice, relaxing holiday and I too will soon be taking a few weeks’ break. But the spring term is an intense one even up to the last minute, and there are a few events and impressions I like to share before sun and sea take over. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:12:53 +0200 https://news.ki.se/annika-ostman-wernerson-the-dialogue-meetings-during-spring-has-been-very-valuable The time for a welcome and well-deserved summer break is quickly approaching. It’s a welcome period of recuperation and relaxation, and I myself will be spending it with my family at home and in the Stockholm archipelago, which offers the time and space I need to relax and think creatively. Thu, 15 Jun 2023 16:58:08 +0200 https://news.ki.se/top-rating-for-ki-region-stockholm-in-evaluation-of-academic-healthcare KI-Region Stockholm is the ALF region that best meets the quality criteria in the National Board of Health and Welfare’s evaluation of academic healthcare (USV). The results of the evaluation were compiled into a report published on 31 May. Research is the Stockholm region’s strongest area, but the report also comments positively on its innovation, pedagogics education and interaction with patients and their families. Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:28:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/packed-strategy-day-for-ki-region-stockholm-management-group An important meeting was held on 11 May in Aula Medica for the KI-Region Stockholm management group. It turned out to be a packed strategy day that focused on common issues facing the group, including the work following on from the recently released Swedish Research Council audit, conducted under the ALF evaluation. Tue, 16 May 2023 12:15:30 +0200 https://news.ki.se/listening-to-students-over-coffee-and-buns 350 cardamom buns awaited KI’s students as they gathered for a coffee and chat with the new president Annika Östman Wernerson, who had arranged the informal meeting with the student unions to encourage a closer dialogue with the university management. Thu, 11 May 2023 10:51:11 +0200 https://news.ki.se/from-stockholm-to-tokyo-recognitions-for-kis-former-president-ole-petter-ottersen Karolinska Institutets former President Ole Petter Ottersen has received two nice recognitions: the 2023 Friend of Stockholm's students award from the Stockholm Federation of Student Unions (SSCO) and the "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star" from the Japanese government. Sten Lindahl, former professor at Karolinska Institutet, is also recognized with the Japanese order in the class "Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon." Tue, 02 May 2023 17:54:16 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-members-of-the-university-board The Karolinska Institutet University Board (konsistoriet) has gained two new members: director Sarah McPhee and Professor Emeritus Jan Nilsson. The decision was made by the government on 27 April in its appointment procedures for chairpersons and other external board members for 30 state higher education institutions. Their term office will run from 1 May 2023 to 30 September 2024. Mon, 01 May 2023 21:04:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/government-decision-to-shorten-term-of-office-for-university-board-comes-under-fire The government’s decision to shorten the term of office for new board members for the country’s higher education institutions has sparked critical reactions from the sector. Annika Östman Wernerson, president of Karolinska Institutet, shares their concerns. Mon, 01 May 2023 20:56:38 +0200 https://news.ki.se/open-letter-to-the-swedish-government-regarding-ahmadreza-djalali On April 26 it has been seven years since Ahmadreza Djalali, a Swedish citizen who received his PhD in disaster medicine at Karolinska Institutet, was arrested during a visit in Iran. Karolinska Institutet and The Human Rights Committee of Sweden’s Scientific and Literary Academies now urge in an open letter to Sweden’s prime minister, foreign minister and education minister to try all means possible to ensure the release of Djalali. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 14:55:24 +0200 https://news.ki.se/annika-ostman-wernerson-we-want-to-talk-to-you Together – and with our partners around the world – we perceive the issues that enable KI as a university to generate the most effective societal benefit in everything we do. We cannot contribute in this way alone, we the university management are now inviting all KI staff to dialogue meetings. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:10:26 +0200 https://news.ki.se/kis-new-university-director-veronika-sundstrom-we-depend-on-each-other-to-succeed Veronika Sundström is Karolinska Institutet’s university director as of 17 April. Her job is to lead KI’s central administration consisting of ten offices and over 500 staff. The president, vice-president and university director together comprise the university’s senior management. [The interview was published in spring 2023 when the university management took office.] Mon, 17 Apr 2023 06:00:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/we-spirit-at-the-installation-of-kis-new-president Training the medical professionals of the future. Facilitating groundbreaking research. And working towards a knowledge-based society enriched by academic freedom. It’s a major undertaking that Annika Östman Wernerson shoulders as Karolinska Institutet’s 24th president. But she won’t be doing it alone – everyone at the university will have to do their bit. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:50:33 +0100 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/ki-role-model-for-equality-in-eu-now-awarded-for-its-long-term-work Karolinska Institutet has been awarded a new EU prize for its long-term commitment to gender equality in higher education. The prize of 100,000 euro is the result of nearly 40 years of sustained activity to advance equal opportunities. The efforts have paid off and now KI is recognized as a role model for equality, a “Gender Equality Champion.” Wed, 08 Mar 2023 16:18:51 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ole-petter-ottersen-on-his-time-as-kis-president-and-the-day-he-remembers-the-most Ole Petter Ottersen has been president of Karolinska Institutet for five and a half years. At the end of this month, February 2023, he will be leaving his office for the last time. Of all he has seen and done during this time, one day is particularly memorable. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 08:18:30 +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/annika-ostman-wernerson-appointed-president-of-karolinska-institutet The government decided on Thursday 16 February to appoint Annika Östman Wernerson president of Karolinska Institutet. She will assume office on 1 March 2023. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 13:27:47 +0100 https://news.ki.se/education-minister-visits-ki-hearing-about-the-potential-gives-me-goosebumps Minister for Education Mats Persson met researchers and students when he visited Karolinska Institutet on 1 February. Topics of discussion with the students included the conditions relating to clinical placements, student funding rules and the situation for overseas students and doctoral students. The researchers, for their part, talked about the progress being made in areas such as precision medicine and about KI’s preparedness for new health crises. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 11:22:11 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-faculty-representatives-and-members-appointed New faculty representatives for and members of the Faculty Board, its three committees and of the Faculty Council for the term of office commencing 1 Jan 2023 and ending 31 Dec 2025. Mon, 05 Dec 2022 10:56:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/insights-challenges-and-opportunities Vice President Anders Gustafsson shares his thoughts on leadership and working methods based on lessons learned from the pandemic. Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:07:09 +0100 https://news.ki.se/nominations-invited-for-vice-president The recruitment process for KI’s new vice-president has begun, and staff and students are invited to nominate suitable candidates. Fri, 28 Oct 2022 09:45:27 +0200 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/consultative-college-to-interview-candidates-for-ki-president-on-september-14 The University Board (Konsistoriet) held an extraordinary meeting Tuesday on the recruitment of Karolinska Institutet’s new president. The shortlisted candidates – Professor Annika Östman Wernerson (KI) and Professor Eva Tiensuu Janson (Uppsala University) – will now be interviewed by the Consultative College. Wed, 07 Sep 2022 13:33:31 +0200 https://news.ki.se/how-the-final-candidates-for-ki-president-passed-the-eye-of-a-needle On Aug. 11, the election committee presented two final candidates in the hunt for a new president of Karolinska Institutet. Annika Östman Wernerson at KI and Eva Tiensuu Janson at Uppsala University were selected among some 100 potential candidates. University board chairperson Göran Stiernstedt in the election committee and Professor Erika Franzén in the search committee comment on the recruitment process. Fri, 12 Aug 2022 10:15:43 +0200 https://news.ki.se/two-final-candidates-for-ki-president Karolinska Institutet’s Election Committee has selected KI’s Professor Annika Östman Wernerson and Uppsala University’s Eva Tiensuu Janson as the two final candidates for the position of university president. Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:47:33 +0200 https://news.ki.se/academic-freedom-in-decline-universities-must-assume-greater-responsibility Several high-profile cases of intimidation, harassment and imprisoned researchers demonstrate that academic freedom is under considerable pressure. In May 2022, KI highlighted the situation during the seminar "Academic freedom and international collaboration in a turbulent world." Fri, 20 May 2022 16:06:57 +0200 https://news.ki.se/recruitment-process-of-new-president-continues Now that the application and nomination deadlines have passed, the recruitment process for KI president has moved on to the interview stage. Thu, 19 May 2022 10:46:37 +0200 https://news.ki.se/academic-freedom-under-threat-heres-why-you-should-care In May, KI held a seminar on academic freedom and international collaborations. The event explored the question of how research is impacted by a world that is characterized by war, conflict and democratic decline. It is not enough to develop new guidelines; actions need to be based on personal responsibility, says KI President Ole Petter Ottersen. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 15:02:04 +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/comments-from-the-ki-president-on-the-military-aggression-against-ukraine COMMENTARY Last night’s military aggression against Ukraine must be condemned in the strongest possible terms, comments the KI president Ole Petter Ottersen on the military aggression against Ukraine. Thu, 24 Feb 2022 19:40:32 +0100 https://news.ki.se/johan-von-schreeb-named-director-of-the-new-centre-for-health-crises Johan von Schreeb, professor of global disaster medicine and director of the Centre for Research on Health Care in Disasters at Karolinska Institutet, has been named director of KI’s newly established Centre for Health Crises. The aim is to create a center based on KI’s knowledge and capability, that finds connections between groups and people, with the aim of increasing preparedness for a new pandemic or health crisis. Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:35:41 +0100 https://news.ki.se/recruitment-of-new-ki-president-initiated Karolinska Institutet (KI) president Ole Petter Ottersen’s term of office expires on 28 February 2023. The KI University Board (Konsistoriet) has therefore decided to begin an open recruitment process to propose a president and appoint a vice-president to take up office on 1 March 2023. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 14:07:14 +0100 https://news.ki.se/president-of-ki-decides-on-naming-on-campus-solna Following a thorough investigation and the collation of an internal survey, the president of Karolinska Institutet (KI), Professor Ole Petter Ottersen, has today decided to change the names of one of the university’s halls, propose name changes for one building and two roads on Campus Solna, and amend the naming principles. Tue, 02 Nov 2021 14:02:35 +0100 https://news.ki.se/karolinska-institutet-takes-its-historical-legacy-seriously COMMENTARY: Karolinska Institutet (KI) takes its historical legacy seriously and has therefore taken several initiatives and implemented several measures, to illuminate some of the dark episodes of our history. We take these to be pressing issues, as discussed in an article in Dagens Nyheter on 18 July (E-DN 17 July). KI's more than 200-year history contains aspects that, from today's point of view, would be considered unethical, unscientific, undemocratic and, in some cases, racist. Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:58:37 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-is-establishing-a-centre-for-health-crises On 1 July 2021, a new virtual centre – the Centre for Health Crises – will be established at Karolinska Institutet. The COVID-19 pandemic has indicated that in the event of acute health threats and pandemics, universities and colleges must be able to quickly change their research, education, and other activities to help solve urgent needs. Mon, 21 Jun 2021 10:39:45 +0200 https://news.ki.se/gradual-return-to-campus-based-teaching-this-autumn-to-prevent-virus-transmission On 29 May, the government announced that as of 15 June, higher education institutions may return to campus-based teaching. The recommendations issued by the Swedish Public Health Agency for containing the spread of the virus apply as much to HEIs as they do to general society, and require a responsible approach to the planning of a return to campus-based teaching. Sat, 05 Jun 2021 11:01:24 +0200 https://news.ki.se/minister-visited-ki-impressed-by-kis-adaptability Matilda Ernkrans, minister for Higher Education and Research, visited KI on 23 October. She met students, faculty, researchers and the university management, who described how they had adapted to the ongoing pandemic. Tue, 27 Oct 2020 15:24:08 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ten-questions-plus-one-extra-for-kis-new-chairman-of-the-university-board In a sense, Göran Stiernstedt will have come full circle when he takes up office as KI chairperson on 1 May 2020. He once took his medical degree at KI, and now he’s back. Wed, 03 Jun 2020 10:15:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/president-ole-petter-ottersen-member-in-the-governments-collaboration-group-for-health-and-life-science On Monday, February 10, the government presented four collaborative groups that are linked to the government's strategic collaboration program. Karolinska Institutet's president Ole Petter Ottersen is a member of the collaboration group for health and life science. Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:30:54 +0100 https://news.ki.se/health-for-all-in-focus-when-kis-13-new-professors-were-inaugurated Mushroom pickers and kite surfers who want to cure cancer and eliminate chronic pain – those are some of the 13 new professors inaugurated at Karolinska Institutet on Thursday in a ceremony in Aula Medica. Some 750 guests had gathered to welcome the new professors in addition to eight adjunct professors, four visiting professors, eight prize winners and four medalists. Fri, 18 Oct 2019 07:54:33 +0200 https://news.ki.se/nominate-representatives-to-the-faculty-board-and-faculty-council-fall-2019 The fall nomination period is now open - all KI employees and students are welcome to nominate representatives to the Faculty Board and Faculty Council between 18 September and 2 October. Tue, 17 Sep 2019 17:03:36 +0200 https://news.ki.se/karolinska-institutets-vice-president-relieved-from-her-assignment Karolinska Institutet’s Vice President Karin Dahlman-Wright has today requested to be relieved from her assignment as vice president with immediate effect. Consequently, KI’s University Board (Konsistoriet) agreed to relieve her from the assignment at an extra meeting today. Mon, 09 Sep 2019 18:31:27 +0200 https://news.ki.se/comment-on-statement-from-the-university-of-gothenburg-about-suspected-misconduct-in-research A complaint was filed in July 2018 against the vice president of Karolinska Institutet (KI), Karin Dahlman-Wright, for suspicion of research misconduct. In order to avoid conflict of interest, in August 2018, KI reached an agreement with the University of Gothenburg to manage the investigation. Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:09:31 +0200 https://news.ki.se/carin-gotblad-new-member-of-the-board-of-karolinska-institutet On August 22, the Government appointed Carin Götblad as a new member of the Board of Karolinska Institutet. Carin Götblad replaces Liselotte Højgaard who has asked to be dismissed. Fri, 06 Sep 2019 10:36:13 +0200 https://news.ki.se/katarina-bjelke-appointed-new-university-director-at-karolinska-institutet Fri, 16 Nov 2018 10:30:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/sophie-gaber-is-the-new-chair-of-the-phd-council-at-nvs Thu, 01 Nov 2018 15:01:27 +0100 https://news.ki.se/president-ole-petter-ottersen-held-anatomy-lecture-for-medical-students Wed, 19 Sep 2018 10:54:53 +0200 https://news.ki.se/president-of-karolinska-institutet-cleared-of-misconduct-charges Thu, 06 Sep 2018 18:09:40 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-one-year-after-the-action-plan Tue, 10 Oct 2017 20:38:55 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ai-and-global-health-in-focus-during-departmental-visit Mon, 09 Oct 2017 15:25:32 +0200 https://news.ki.se/i-take-on-the-assignment-as-vice-chancellor-of-ki-with-pride-and-humility Tue, 03 Oct 2017 10:30:59 +0200 https://news.ki.se/response-to-former-ki-vice-chancellors-statement-in-lakartidningen Wed, 24 May 2017 08:32:27 +0200 https://news.ki.se/interview-ole-petter-ottersen-on-becoming-kis-new-vice-chancellor The expectations are high. Everyone, externally as well as internally, are asking themselves how Ole Petter Ottersen is going to lead Sweden’s most talked-about university once he takes up office as vice-chancellor of Karolinska Institutet this August. Tue, 23 May 2017 09:22:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/hello-stefan-eriksson-kis-new-vice-dean-of-infrastructure Wed, 03 May 2017 10:38:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ole-petter-ottersen-named-vice-chancellor-at-karolinska-institutet Thu, 27 Apr 2017 12:55:38 +0200 https://news.ki.se/comment-on-dn-article-on-lack-of-clarity-surrounding-sale-of-it-platform Thu, 27 Apr 2017 10:05:50 +0200 https://news.ki.se/government-re-appoints-four-members-of-the-ki-board Fri, 07 Apr 2017 08:41:49 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ole-petter-ottersen-has-been-proposed-as-karolinska-institutets-new-vice-chancellor Mon, 20 Feb 2017 16:37:28 +0100 https://news.ki.se/strong-support-for-ole-petter-ottersen-in-the-consultative-college The Consultative College gave the Nomination Committee strong support for proposing to the government that Ole Petter Ottersen be appointed as Karolinska Institutet’s new vice-chancellor. Following discussion and a secret ballot, the voting results were 85 in favour of Ottersen, two against and three abstentions. Wed, 15 Feb 2017 17:26:59 +0100 https://news.ki.se/election-committee-seeks-consultation-on-ole-petter-ottersen-as-new-vice-chancellor Wed, 01 Feb 2017 13:43:13 +0100 https://news.ki.se/anders-ekbom-acting-pro-vice-chancellor-from-1-january [Edit: This text was written in 2017. Prof. Anders Ekbom passed away on July 29, 2024.] Professor and physician Anders Ekbom has been appointed acting Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Karolinska Institutet from 1 January 2017. He succeeds Henrik Grönberg, who has been acting Pro-Vice-Chancellor since 7 March 2016. Mon, 16 Jan 2017 15:09:46 +0100 https://news.ki.se/in-the-words-of-kis-new-chairman-we-need-to-start-afresh Mikael Odenberg took over as Chairman of the University Board of Karolinska Institutet on 1 December 2016 and has two urgent matters to attend to: recruit a new vice-chancellor and clean up after the Macchiarini case. The minister responsible, Helene Hellmark Knutsson, says that the partly new board is expected to restore confidence in Karolinska Institutet and Swedish medical research. Mon, 09 Jan 2017 08:24:43 +0100 https://news.ki.se/even-tougher-expectations-of-the-next-vice-chancellor-at-ki Thu, 16 Jun 2016 07:17:26 +0200 https://news.ki.se/henrik-gronberg-appointed-stand-in-pro-vice-chancellor-at-ki Wed, 09 Mar 2016 13:33:28 +0100 https://news.ki.se/annika-ostman-wernerson-dean-of-higher-education Fri, 26 Sep 2014 10:47:26 +0200 https://news.ki.se/poor-leadership-poses-a-health-risk-at-work Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100