https://ki.se RSS News Listing https://news.ki.se/hm-the-queen-awards-ki-trained-dementia-specialists On September 2, 2025, seven physicians, five occupational therapists, and five physiotherapists were awarded diplomas by H.M. The Queen during a formal ceremony at Drottningholm Court Theatre. The ceremony marked the completion of the Master's courses in dementia care developed by Karolinska Institutet in close collaboration with Stiftelsen Silviahemmet. The participants may now use the titles Silvia Physician, Silvia Occupational Therapist, and Silvia Physiotherapist. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:26:19 +0200 https://news.ki.se/executive-health-and-diplomacy-programme-gathers-leaders-in-sweden For one intensive week in June, 25 high-level professionals and leaders from 21 countries gathered at Kämpasten outside Sigtuna to take part in the masterclass of the Executive Programme in International Politics and Diplomacy for Health, jointly run by Karolinska Institutet and the Stockholm School of Economics. The programme equips professionals with the skills and tools needed to navigate complex political processes for health at the global and regional levels. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:29:40 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-training-programme-for-health-promoting-family-support-in-schools In the autumn of 2025, the training program "A Healthy School Start for Health and Learning" will be launched for the first time. It is aimed at school teams consisting of principals, school nurses, and teachers, offering a structured approach to support families in creating healthy habits. We had a chat with the course leader Liselotte Schäfer Elinder to gain a deeper insight into the background of the training and what participants can expect. Thu, 08 May 2025 15:21:39 +0200 https://news.ki.se/course-in-advanced-hazmat-life-support-for-the-first-time-in-sweden Advanced Hazmat Life Support (AHLS) is a brand-new course in Sweden, that is being taught for the first time at Karolinska Institutet. During two intense days in February, medical doctors, nurses, paramedics and people with special responsibilities in the field of CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear materials) are trained in medical care in the event of exposure to hazardous chemicals. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:42:08 +0100 https://news.ki.se/applications-welcome-to-kiprime-fellows-2025 The application process for the fourth KIPRIME Fellows Initiative is now open for participants from Karolinska Institutet and other Swedish universities. This unique initiative, co-financed by the Gunnar Höglund and Anna-Stina Malmborg Foundation and KI, aims to nourish the next generation of Karolinska Institutet Prize for Research in Medical Education winners by offering an inspirational curriculum of mentoring and development activities for outstanding midcareer medical education researchers. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:35:30 +0100 https://news.ki.se/course-that-prepares-participants-for-medical-humanitarian-aid-work-commences-at-karolinska-institutet On 20 January, a new group of participants gathered at Karolinska Institutet (KI) for the first lesson in a slightly different course. The participants are all potential future medical humanitarian aid workers and will be taking the course this spring. It will prepare them for future work in health crises, disasters and low-resource areas. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:18:28 +0100 https://news.ki.se/course-in-disaster-medicine-for-specialist-doctors-conducted-exercises-in-widerstromska-for-the-first-time For three days, the classrooms in the Widerströmska building were particularly buzzing, when the research group Global Disaster Medicine conducted their course ‘Disaster Medicine - Health Care Response to Major Injuries, Health Crises and Disasters’ for specialist doctors. The research group has been running the course since 2018, but this was the first time it was held at Widerströmska. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:10:37 +0200 https://news.ki.se/renewed-collaboration-between-ki-and-msf-with-support-from-the-kamprad-family-foundation Karolinska Institutet (KI) is renewing its educational collaboration with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and will soon launch two new courses. The courses are possible thanks to support from The Kamprad Family Foundation. The focus is on courses that provide participants with the skills and tools they need to work with healthcare interventions in low-resource contexts, humanitarian disasters and health crises, both globally and locally. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:35:53 +0200 https://news.ki.se/course-in-trauma-and-disaster-aims-at-going-national A lorry explodes on the E4 motorway, there is a fire at the Hovet arena, someone takes hostages at Tom Titts, there's an explosion at Arlanda - it all happens at the same time and the medical services in Region Stockholm have to deal with a large number of injured patients at once. Fortunately, it was all just an exercise. The exercise, which is part of the TKS course, now aims to be developed into a national course concept. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:24:57 +0200 https://news.ki.se/co-created-global-leadership-programme-aims-to-transform-society The newly launched global training programme, Leadership for Transformative Change, gathers 22 leaders from all over the world who are working to contribute to transformative social development in their countries. The programme is offered by Uppsala University in collaboration with Karolinska Institutet, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:49:36 +0100 https://news.ki.se/improved-maternal-health-through-ki-leadership-training A training programme hosted by KI and partners in Kenya, Malawi, Ethiopia and Uganda has led to concrete changes at policy level and on the ground. “It is having a huge impact”, says Dr. Miriam C.A. Wagoro, Associate Professor at the University of Nairobi in Kenya and part of the coordinating committee. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:04:46 +0200 https://news.ki.se/graduation-ceremony-for-participants-in-kis-clinical-specialization-in-orthodontics On 22nd September 2023, KI celebrated the postgraduates from Saudi Arabia who have completed KI:s Course in Clinical Specialization in Orthodontics. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:52:08 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-and-partners-promote-innovation-among-health-managers-in-sub-saharan-africa-0 Karolinska Institutet, in partnership with universities in Sub-Saharan Africa, has for the last three years implemented an impactful training programme on innovation for managers within the health sector. “We really need these kinds of efforts to achieve sustainable health. The programme empowers the participants to work together in addressing complex challenges,” says Dr. Rawlance Ndejjo, lead of one of programme's modules. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:00:09 +0200 https://news.ki.se/continued-funding-for-impactful-training-for-professionals-in-maternal-and-child-health-in-sub-saharan-africa KI has been approved continued funding from the Swedish Institute (SI) to implement a capacity building training programme for professionals in sub-Saharan Africa during the period 2023 - 2024. The programme, which has been running since 2020, has resulted in significant positive changes in the field of reproductive, maternal and newborn health. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 13:08:01 +0200 https://news.ki.se/malawian-midwife-tiwonge-disseminates-learnings-from-ki-programme-with-others Since attending KI’s capacity-building programme for leaders in women’s and children’s health, Tiwonge Gondwe-Mwangonde has used knowledge gained from the course to reduce the incidence of birth injuries in Malawi. She is now launching a new training programme for the region’s midwives. Fri, 26 May 2023 11:38:20 +0200 https://news.ki.se/using-a-ki-programme-to-improve-maternity-care-in-congo-kinshasa When Rebecca Furaha was looking for programmes that could help her improve maternity care in Congo-Kinshasa, she found what she was looking for at KI. Now she runs collaborative projects to increase knowledge about sexual and reproductive health among the country’s young people. Tue, 02 May 2023 10:39:41 +0200 https://news.ki.se/launch-of-new-global-leadership-programme-contributing-to-sustainable-development Application is now open for a new global leadership programme; Leadership for Transformative Change. The programme targets leaders from all over the world who are working to contribute to transformative social development in their countries. It is offered by Uppsala University in collaboration with Karolinska Institutet, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Business Sweden, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and SALAR International. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 10:43:18 +0100 https://news.ki.se/harriet-nakigozi-in-uganda-about-ki-training-my-knowledge-can-help-others-to-develop When Harriet Nakigozi heard about the course “Managing innovation for sustainable health”, she was in the middle of her postgraduate studies. Despite that, she applied to join the course. It soon turned out to be the right decision as the two courses supported each other. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 13:45:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-training-supports-midwife-tewodros-seyoums-quest-to-improve-the-ethiopian-healthcare-system When Tewodros Seyoum wanted to improve his competence and leadership skills as a midwife, a KI education was the obvious choice. The training opened the door to a more active leadership style and knowledge that contributes to improving the Ethiopian healthcare system. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 14:13:33 +0100 https://news.ki.se/si-continues-to-support-ki-and-partners-international-training-programmes-in-innovation-and-leadership KI has been approved continued funding from the Swedish Institute (SI) to implement two capacity building training programmes for professionals in Sub-Saharan Africa. The programmes, which have been running since 2020, will be offered online during 2022 - 2023. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 08:42:47 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-to-offer-preparatory-course-for-overseas-trained-doctors Karolinska Institutet will soon be offering a preparatory course for doctors trained outside the EU/EES. The course is being arranged at the request of the Swedish Medical Association, which has been awarded a grant of SEK 5.7 million from the Swedish Public Employment Service to help overseas-trained doctors pass the proficiency test for licensing in Sweden. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:26:44 +0100 https://news.ki.se/continued-funding-from-si-for-training-programmes-supporting-the-2030-agenda Karolinska Institutet has been granted renewed funding from the Swedish Institute (SI) to implement two capacity building training programmes for professionals in Sub-Saharan Africa. The training programmes will be offered online during 2021 - 2022. Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:23:38 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-interprofessional-course-on-how-to-work-with-patients-with-dementia Together with Stiftelsen Silviahemmet, Karolinska Institutet has developed a new online course on dementia; “Dementia from Cell to Society”. The course offers a unique multi-professional perspective on caring for people with dementia. Mon, 16 Nov 2020 15:38:24 +0100 https://news.ki.se/how-to-use-innovation-to-strengthen-health-care-new-online-training-for-professionals-in-sub-saharan-africa-0 Karolinska Institutet has together with its partners in Sub-Saharan Africa kick-started implementation of a new online training programme about sustainable health for professionals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Somalia and Uganda. The aim of the programme is to, based on the Agenda 2030, develop capacity to use innovative approaches to strengthen the health sector in the participants’ countries. Wed, 11 Nov 2020 10:52:18 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-bill-melinda-gates-foundation-funds-ki-training-for-professionals-in-maternal-child-health-care-and-nutrition-in-sub-saharan-africa With the support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 40 professionals, in maternal and child health care and nutrition in Sub-Saharan African countries, will receive training comprising of 7.5 credits from Karolinska Institutet. The training programme is fully online and runs from August until September 2020. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 11:52:24 +0200 https://news.ki.se/karolinska-institutet-is-awarded-funding-from-the-swedish-institute-to-implement-training-programmes-for-professionals-contributing-to-achieve-the-agenda-2030 Karolinska Institutet has been awarded funding from the Swedish Insitute for two training programmes amounting to a total of four million SEK within the framework of the Swedish Institute’s Public Sector Innovation Programme. The programmes will run 2020-2021. Thu, 18 Jun 2020 06:56:19 +0200 https://news.ki.se/covid-19-web-courses-now-available-in-various-languages-0 Two weeks ago Karolinska Institutet launched two COVID-19 courses in Swedish for care providers, medical personnel and providers of social services and care of elderly as well as personnel working in connection to these services, following a request from the National Board of Health and Welfare. So far over 65 000 people have completed the courses. Now both courses are available in English. The first course is also available in Arabic, Persian and Russian. Fri, 03 Apr 2020 15:50:14 +0200 https://news.ki.se/karolinska-institutet-launches-covid-19-training-for-care-providers-and-medical-staff Karolinska Institutet has launched COVID-19 courses for care providers and medical personnel following a request from the National Board of Health and Welfare. After one week of intense preparation, two online courses are now available. Thu, 19 Mar 2020 07:47:50 +0100 https://news.ki.se/karolinska-institutet-to-give-covid-19-training Karolinska Institutet’s Centre for Research on Health Care in Disasters has been tasked by the National Board of Health and Welfare to arrange an education, training and practice package (e.g. on the handling of personal protective equipment) for medical personnel in connection with the Covid-19 outbreak. Tue, 10 Mar 2020 08:22:49 +0100 https://news.ki.se/recipients-of-pro-futura-scientia-post-doctoral-programme-receive-leadership-training-from-ki The post-doctoral programme for leading research, Pro Futura Scientia, provides promising young European researchers financing for independent research. The 15 participants of the 2019-2020 programme have also been offered a leadership programme, Leadership in Academia, given by Karolinska Institutet in collaboration with Riksbankens Jubileumsfond (the Swedish Foundation for Humanities and Social Sciences). Mon, 13 Jan 2020 11:46:58 +0100