https://ki.se RSS News Listing https://news.ki.se/countdown-to-ki-fun-run-on-25-september Less than a month to go - register for the KI Fun Run. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:49:13 +0200 https://news.ki.se/get-your-workout-done-with-kis-health-hub The gym has been thoroughly cleaned and the schedule has been updated with new classes. Welcome to autumn at KI's health hub! Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:59:48 +0200 https://news.ki.se/campus-gyms-open-all-summer For those who are on campus during June, July and August, there are good opportunities for physical exercise throughout the summer. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:42:28 +0200 https://news.ki.se/time-for-holidays-keep-this-in-mind It will soon be time for the long-awaited summer holidays for many. To ensure the holiday and operations run smoothly, there are a few things for you as an employee to consider. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:19:49 +0200 https://news.ki.se/celebrate-kis-safety-representatives-on-the-international-health-and-safety-day KI's 148 safety representatives play a crucial role in ensuring a safe and secure work and study environment. The International Health and Safety Day is a great opportunity to pay extra attention to this important group. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:02:28 +0200 https://news.ki.se/more-opportunities-for-exercise-at-kis-health-hub A number of new classes are now available at KI's Health Hub, both in Solna and Flemingsberg. The classes are open to both staff and students. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:51:58 +0100 https://news.ki.se/bring-your-family-to-the-ki-health-hub Welcome to Family Day at the Health Hub on the 15th of Februay. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:03:36 +0100 https://news.ki.se/international-staff-week-in-elche The Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) is hosting the fifth edition of International Staff Week May 19 – 23, 2025. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:11:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/wellness-part-of-a-sustainable-working-life As an employee at KI, you have the opportunity to take wellness hours and utilise wellness allowances and campus gyms - activities that contribute to a sustainable working life. Take advantage of the Health Hub's tips and services to break the sedentary lifestyle and get more physical activity into everyday life. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:24:19 +0100 https://news.ki.se/a-workplace-for-the-future-kib-invests-in-the-hybrid-way-of-working KI University Library (KIB) meets the future through the hybrid way of working. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:56:19 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-ki-work-environment-award-to-nvs-head-of-department-and-head-of-administration NVS Head of Department Maria Ankarcrona, together with Head of Administration Carin Ullman, received KI’s Work Environment Award 2024 at the Work Environment Day on December 12. They received the award for their persistent efforts on work environment issues, with a particular focus on safety. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:06:43 +0100 https://news.ki.se/success-for-pepwork-at-ki Walking, running, cycling to work, strength training and yoga. Activities undertaken by 400 employees during November's varied weather. The Pep@Work exercise challenge has ended and participants have been moving at record levels. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:07:34 +0100 https://news.ki.se/take-part-in-this-years-lucia-celebrations-at-ki On Friday 13 December, you have the opportunity to experience one of the atmospheric Lucia celebrations that take place at different times and locations around KI. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:55:23 +0100 https://news.ki.se/agreement-with-avonova-occupational-health-finalised The agreement with the occupational health service Avonova is now finalised and valid from October 1, 2024, to October, 1 2028, with the possibility of two extensions of two years each. For questions about the agreement, please contact Ia G Wallgren at the central HR Office. We look forward to a long-term collaboration with Avonova, where the health promotion work is in focus. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:52:54 +0100 https://news.ki.se/food-waste-collection-is-now-being-introduced-throughout-ki During the month of December, food waste management will be introduced in all of KI's buildings. When the food waste is sorted out from other waste, it can be recovered and used as, for example, biogas and biofertilizers. It reduces the burden on the environment and contributes to sustainable development. This has been mandatory for all households and businesses in Sweden since 1 January 2024. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:56:44 +0100 https://news.ki.se/pep-at-work-join-the-exercise-challenge It´s time again for a new round of our joint exercise activity Pep at Work. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:40:21 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-2024-ki-fun-run-a-colourful-celebration The KI fun run was a fantastic afternoon filled with community, joy and movement! With over 350 participants, 33 teams and 22 officials, we created a wonderful atmosphere. Sat, 21 Sep 2024 08:57:14 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-one-of-swedens-100-most-attractive-employers For the third year in a row, Karolinska Institutet has been placed on the list of Sweden's 100 most attractive employers according to students and young academics. This is in fierce competition with, among others, Ikea, Google, Spotify and Astra Zeneca. This is shown by the annual Young Professional Attraction Index. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:12:28 +0200 https://news.ki.se/challenge-for-researchers-to-keep-up-with-the-green-transition In the wake of the green transition, new risks are emerging in people's work environments, says Karin Broberg, professor at the Institute of Environmental Medicine at Karolinska Institutet. "It goes very quickly from a pilot to being scaled up to become the next generation of fuel or to become the next plant for how to recycle plastic," she says. At the end of the year, her research team will publish a study on the work environment in Sweden for those involved in recycling metals. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:44:57 +0200 https://news.ki.se/physical-activity-calendar-2023 Counting down to Christmas, a calendar of delight, Each day's a surprise, keeping you active and bright. Jump, walk, dance - a festive move to unfold, In this active calendar, warmth and wellness to hold! Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:15:23 +0100 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-biobank-about-flexible-working-advice-and-lessons-learned We asked three managers at KI Biobank about the main lessons they take away from last year. Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:09:21 +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/lgbtqi-inclusive-work-and-study-environment-in-focus-during-pride-week As in previous years, several of Stockholm's academic institutions are joining together with a united theme during Pride week to draw attention to LGBTQI issues. Academic Pride 2022 is organising a seminar on LGBTQI-inclusive work and study environments and joint participation in the Pride Parade. The Pride flag will also be flown at all participating universities throughout the week of this festive week. Mon, 20 Jun 2022 17:01:33 +0200 https://news.ki.se/congratulations-sofia-recipient-of-kis-work-environment-and-health-award Sofia Vikström, senior lecturer at the Division of Occupational Therapy and deputy Chairman and Departmental Educational Coordinator (GUA) at NVS, is the recipient of KI's Work Environment and Health Award 2019, which is awarded for the fifth year. Wed, 06 Nov 2019 07:32:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/claes-frostell-named-new-scientific-representative-at-ki Professor Claes Frostell has been named scientific representative at KI for a period of two years starting September 1, 2019. Thu, 19 Sep 2019 10:41:02 +0200 https://news.ki.se/better-to-agree-that-the-working-climate-is-bad-than-to-have-different-views-on-the-situation Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Umeå University have examined whether it has any significance if employees and managers agree or not at the introduction of a health-promoting operation. Thu, 12 Sep 2019 11:53:32 +0200 https://news.ki.se/clear-link-between-nurse-work-environment-and-patient-safety Thu, 17 Jan 2019 10:33:53 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-researcher-receives-afa-insurance-work-environment-and-health-grant Wed, 17 Jan 2018 15:55:32 +0100