Latest updates from the University Management
News and updates from and about the University Management of Karolinska Institutet: President, Vice President and University Director.
Latest updates from the President
Photo: n/aAnnika Östman Wernerson: A warm thank you to KI’s Advisory board for culture – the cultural activities continue to evolve
Since 2014, KI’s Advisory board has strengthened and developed the role of culture at KI. The cultural activities are now being reviewed to further elevate this area, which means that the current council will be discontinued. A new coordinating structure will be developed and presented in 2026 – building on the important work of the council.
Photo: Liza SimonssonKI recruits director for research infrastructure
KI is now looking for a director for research infrastructure. This is a new role that will be central to the development of Research Infrastructure at KI (RIKI). During the recruitment period, an acting director will be responsible for the work.
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From the president
Interviews published in spring 2023 when the university management took office
Photo: Martin StenmarkKI's president - the kidney specialist with a passion for education
KI's president is Annika Östman Wernerson, a professor of kidney and transplant science who is equally passionate about pedagogy research. KI’s internal culture, strengthening the dialogue between management, departments, staff and students, is one of her strongest driving forces.
Photo: Martin StenmarkKI’s vice-president – the cancer researcher with the empirical mindset
KI’s vice-president is Martin Bergö, a professor of molecular medicine whose most significant discovery to date is that antioxidants can accelerate tumour growth. He aims for a research-inspired leadership, and will start by tuning into the voice of the university and channelling the collective wealth of ideas to make KI even better.
Photo: Liza SimonssonKI’s university director Veronika Sundström: “We depend on each other to succeed”
Veronika Sundström is Karolinska Institutet’s new university director as of 17 April. Her job is to lead KI’s professional services consisting of ten offices and over 500 staff. The president, vice-president and university director together comprise the university’s senior management.