Published: 25-05-2026 08:46 | Updated: 25-05-2026 08:48

The Grand Silver Medal and the Silver Medal 2026 awarded to two NVS staff members

Ann Langius-Eklöf, professor at the Division of Nursing and Lena Nilsson-Wikmar, professor at the Division of Physiotherapy. Photo: Stefan Zimmerman.

Ann Langius-Eklöf and Lena Nilsson-Wikmar are awarded Karolinska Institutet’s Grand Silver Medal and Silver Medal for 2026, respectively.

Ann Langius-Eklöf, professor at the Division of Nursing, is awarded KI’s Grand Silver Medal 2026 for her significant contributions to research and education in the field of nursing.

Lena Nilsson-Wikmar, professor at the Division of Physiotherapy, is awarded KI’s Silver Medal 2026 for her important contributions to education, pedagogical leadership and physiotherapy research.

The medals are awarded to individuals who have made tremendous or excellent efforts, respectively, in support of KI’s activities during their careers, and will be presented at this October’s installation ceremony.

Read the full news article including the motivation: Five recipients of this year's silver medals.