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/uka-approves-kis-actions-regarding-nursing-education Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ) is satisfied with KI’s action report, following the thematic evaluation of the nursing programs, and considers the measures implemented by KI to be reasonable and appropriate. Tue, 13 May 2025 06:57:11 +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/call-for-nominations-the-pedagogical-prize-2025 Nomination deadline: March 11, 2025 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:23:51 +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/high-satisfaction-among-ki-students-ready-to-tackle-professional-challenges The Graduation survey 23/24 reveals that students at KI are satisfied with their education and feel well-prepared for their future professional life. The students' answers provide important perspectives and ideas for the development of education. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:00:16 +0200 https://news.ki.se/survey-results-develop-equal-opportunities-for-ki-students In autumn 2022, KI students had the opportunity to answer a survey about their experiences of and risks of discrimination and harassment. The results point to the need for more knowledge and active measures linked to lack of accessibility, discrimination and harassment in the study environment. This applies in particular to ethnicity and gender in connection with On-site training (VFU/VIL). KI is now working to strengthen its work with equal opportunities for all students. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 13:34:27 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-produces-new-podcast-on-educational-research KI is launching a new podcast: The PAPERs podcast. Every week you will drop into the conversation between four hosts who discuss articles addressing health professions education. While the content is rigorous, the hosts offer accessible insights with lighthearted style, making this podcast regular listening for many scholars’. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 15:40:19 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-masters-programme-for-biomedical-scientists Karolinska Institutet's programme of study is expanding. From autumn 2023, KI will offer a new Master's Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science. The programme is given in Swedish and aimed at working professionals. Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:47:11 +0100 https://news.ki.se/she-will-be-the-new-academic-vice-president-for-higher-education From course-level teaching to strategic educational work. Ewa Ehrenborg, professor of molecular cardiovascular medicine at The Department of Medicine, Solna (MedS) began teaching even before she graduated from the medical programme. Next year, she will take over as Academic Vice President of Higher Education at Karolinska Institutet. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:47:40 +0100 https://news.ki.se/kis-pedagogical-policy-launched-at-the-educational-congress What does continuous learning mean to us, and what can it look like in practice? These questions were the focus for the 170 participants who participated in the two day Educational Congress. The congress was permeated by meetings, inspiration and exchange of knowledge and experiences in the field. Among the activities at the congress, KI's pedagogical policy was launched. Fri, 14 Oct 2022 14:57:17 +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/new-survey-to-strengthen-kis-work-on-equal-opportunities During the beginning of the autumn semester, KI-students will receive an important survey in their inbox. It is a survey on equal opportunities for students that is sent out with the aim to further develop KI's preventive work against discrimination. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 09:22:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/bjorn-meister-awarded-the-pedagogical-prize-2022 Björn Meister at the Department of Neuroscience is awarded the 2022 prize for his long-standing commitment to teaching at several of Karolinska Institutet's educational programmes. Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:19:15 +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/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/apply-to-the-pedagogical-academy An opportunity to be recognized for your pedagogical achievements, apply to the Pedagogical Academy. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:44:34 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-authorised-to-award-new-medical-degrees Next autumn KI will launch a new medical programme to gradually replace the current one. The Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ) has now granted Karolinska Institutet degree-awarding powers for the new programme, making KI one of seven Swedish universities authorised to issue medical degrees. Mon, 16 Nov 2020 15:29:06 +0100 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/the-spring-semester-involved-a-major-transition-for-teachers-and-students Since 15 June, the requirements for distance learning have been eased and this autumn there will be a gradual return to KI's campus. But the unusual spring semester has yielded valuable lessons and experiences. Head of Division Ann Langius-Eklöf and lecturer Carina Georg recount what it was like for the nursing education programmes – to work against the clock. Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:30:49 +0200 https://news.ki.se/distance-learning-imposed-completely-new-demands On 17 March 2020, the Public Health Agency of Sweden encourages Swedish universities and upper-secondary schools to conduct distance learning in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The campus closes on 18 March, but teaching must continue. For KI’s teachers, it’s the start of an intensive undertaking, one that proved particularly challenging for the Unit for Teaching and Learning. Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:20:31 +0200 https://news.ki.se/studies-during-the-summer-at-some-programmes In order for students to continue their education, Karolinska Institutet (KI) has decided to make it possible to, during the summer, provide courses and activities that due to the prevailing pandemic could not be completed during the spring term. Thu, 14 May 2020 15:37:47 +0200 https://news.ki.se/distance-learning-for-the-remainder-of-the-spring-term In order to simplify planning for both teachers and students, the Committee for Higher Education has decided that teaching at the basic and advanced levels will take place via distance for the remainder of the spring term. Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:12:51 +0200 https://news.ki.se/seven-new-professors-to-support-kis-educational-development We are now initiating the recruitment of seven new professors in a strategic effort to reinforce the educational development of our programmes and to improve the conditions for a close collaboration between research and education. Mon, 28 Oct 2019 15:51:52 +0100