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Annika Östman Wernerson and Ole Petter Ottersen during the installation ceremony.

“We-spirit” at the installation of KI’s new president

Training the medical professionals of the future. Facilitating groundbreaking research. And working towards a knowledge-based society enriched by academic freedom. It’s a major undertaking that Annika Östman Wernerson shoulders as Karolinska Institutet’s 24th president. But she won’t be doing it alone – everyone at the university will have to do their bit.

A portrait of President Annika Östman Wernerson

Annika Östman Wernerson: "Intense, inspirational and impressive"

The President Annika Östman Wernerson and the Vice President Martin Bergö

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.

Information about changed routines for examinations in examination rooms

From 1 April 2023, a coordinated examination service will be mandatory for all examinations in KI's common examination rooms. For you who work as a course coordinator, examiner and education administrator, this means that the course's routines need to be changed.

KI well positioned in several areas in QS subject rankings

Karolinska Institutet maintains a strong position in several areas in QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) international subject rankings for universities. In the subject area Medicine, KI is ranked number seven globally, up from number twelve last year.

Christian Giske. Photo: Stefan Zimmerman.

Christian Giske appointed new deputy chairperson of the Committee for Research

Professor Christian Giske has been appointed deputy chairperson of the Committee for Research effective immediately. His mandate runs until Dec. 31, 2025.

Do you want to be involved in the recruitment of professors and senior lecturers at KI?

Now is the time to register your notice of interest for the positions of chairperson and vice-chairperson and for the two ordinary members of the Recruitment Committee. The notice of interest shall be registered no later than 11 April 2023.

Register your notice of interest for the positions of the Docent Committee

Do you want to be involved in the acceptance of new docents at KI? Register your notice of interest by 11 April 2023.

News platform The Conversation

Close to 4 million reads in KI’s first two years with The Conversation

Readership of news articles written by KI researchers for The Conversation jumped 62 percent on the year in 2022. Since KI became a member two years ago, 43 researchers have penned over 42 articles, reaching around 3.8 million readers worldwide. “I have never experienced such a response to my research before,” says postdoc Filip Gedin.

Workshop on April 20: Find the news potential in your research

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The Conversation – a news media opportunity for KI researchers

Apply for a Nobel Conference, Minisymposium or a Karolinska Research Lecture 2024

It is now possible to submit proposals for Nobel Conferences, Minisymposia in the series ”Frontiers in Medicine” or Karolinska Research Lecture for the year 2024. Applications should be sent to the Nobel Office at Nobel Forum no later than March 31, 2023.

New career path created for research infrastructure specialists

KI has established a new career path for employees interested in technological and methodological aspects of research. Two positions have been created: research infrastructure specialist and senior research infrastructure specialist. Hiring may start after April 1, 2023.

Changed regulations regarding housing to students and researchers

The regulations for which categories of international students and researchers can be offered accommodation from Swedish universities have recently been changed by the government. A new ordinance gives all universities the opportunity to offer housing to selected groups. For KI, which has had a 12-year "trial period" of unrestrictred subletting, the new ordinance means more limited opportunities to offer housing than previously. Current agreements with Housing are not affected and existing rental contracts remain valid until the contract period has expired.

Marie Arsenian Henriksson named new academic vice president for research

Marie Arsenian Henriksson has been named the new academic vice president for research and chair of the Committee for Research at Karolinska Institutet as of March 1, following a decision by KI's president on February 21. She replaces Martin Bergö who has been appointed KI's new vice-president.

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Information to staff and students following the earthquake in Turkey and Syria

Links to sources of information from Swedish authorities and international actors regarding the earthquake in Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6.