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In memory of Björn Vennström (1948–2024)

Professor of developmental biology and former member of the Nobel Assembly Björn Vennström has passed away at the age of 75. He is survived by his wife Kristina, his children Karin and Anders and grandchildren.

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KI RIMS

Respond by 13/11: Survey on search service for KI’s research information

KI RIMS is developing a new search service to make the research information in the system easily accessible, promote collaborations, and increase the visibility of researchers.

The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and is open until 13 November. Your responses will help to gain valuable insights into search habits and desired features.

Photo from the doctoral confirment in Stocholm City Hall.

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Nominate 2025 year’s doctors honoris causa in medicine and odontology

Welcome to nominate the 2025 doctors honoris. Eligible to nominate are all employees of Karolinska Institutet, as well as visiting scientists affiliated to KI. The closing date for nominations is November 7. Find out more about how to nominate candidates.

The glass facade of the Aula Medica. Next to it stands a large tree with colorful leaves.

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Sustainable development

KI’s new environmental policy is everyone’s 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.

The non-profit cultural organisation Arts & Hearts consists of (from left) Elias Nyberg, Anni Grosse, Sissela Nutley, recipient of KI's Culture Prize 2024, and Ulrika Larsson.

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Sissela Nutley receives KI's Culture Prize 2024

Researcher, screenwriter and composer Sissela Nutley is awarded KI's Culture Prize for her work in uniting culture and science to convey messages about the brain and mental health, including through the school program “Det syns inte” (It is not visible) which is used in classrooms around Sweden.

News and updates from the University Management

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Annika Östman 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.

New opportunities to meet university management in open dialog meetings

What are KI’s key future issues and the forums needed for better collaboration? Join President Annika Östman Wernerson, Vice President Martin Bergö, and University Director Veronika Sundström for open dialogue meetings on 3 December in Solna and 5 December in Flemingsberg.

New organisation of KI’s Professional Services as of 2025 decided

Starting 1 January 2025, KI’s Professional Services (PS) will be reorganized. Six offices will close, and three new ones will be created. Additionally, new methods for better coordination of cross-cutting issues will be developed.

Lena Ström, senior lecturer at the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Karolinska Institutet, presented a study on advancing transformative sustainability learning in professionally oriented higher education.

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Collaboration

Fruitful discussions on sustainable development with Stockholm Trio for Sustainable Actions

On 23 October, the Stockholm Trio University Alliance hosted a seminar at Karolinska Institutet on how interdisciplinary research and education can contribute to sustainable development.

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Stephan Rössner and Carol Tishelman to receive this year’s Silver medal

Stephan Rössner and Carol Tishelman are to be awarded the 2024 KI Silver Medal. The medal is conferred upon individuals who have made particularly commendable efforts in support of Karolinska Institutet’s activities. The researchers will receive their medals at the Diligence and Devotion ceremony next February.

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News and updates from the University Management

The latest information from and about the University Management of Karolinska Institutet: President, Vice President and University Director.

Timetable for the commuter bus

From Flemingsberg, Hälsovägen

7;00, 7:40, 8:10, 09:15, 10.15, 11:10, 11:50, 12:30,13:10, 14:10, 14:50, 15:35, 16:20, 16:50, 17:40

From Solna, Nobels väg 5

7;00, 7:30, 8:10, 09:15, 10.15, 11:10, 11:50, 12:30,13:10, 14:10, 14:50, 15:35, 16:25, 17:10, 17:40

Valid Monday-Friday, except on Swedish holidays.
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