Student poster contest on sustainability projects

Eligibility

• Open to all students enrolled at Karolinska Institutet (Bachelor, Master and PhD level).
• Participation as a group is encouraged but not required.

Topics and poster categories

Submissions may but not necessarily use relevant sustainability frameworks such as Planetary Health and One Health, Sustainable Healthcare and Sustainable Research, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Poster categories include: 

• new project ideas,
• real-world projects with demonstrated execution, or
• research studies. 

Submission can address any topic related to sustainability and health. Topics could for example but not necessarily be related to research, education and advocacy at Karolinska Institutet including reducing KI’s own environmental footprint and engaging KI students and employees for sustainability. Other possible focal points include healthcare and sustainability-related determinants of health in society. Interdisciplinary cooperation is encouraged. 

Evaluation Criteria

Posters will be judged based on the following criteria:

1. Innovation & Creativity – Originality and novelty of the project/research.
2. Feasibility & Implementation – Practicality and clarity of the project/research and its (potential) implementation plan.
3. Potential Impact & Scalability – Relevance and adaptability to different settings.
4. Interdisciplinary Approach – Integration of multiple disciplines for sustainability.
5. Quality of Presentation – Clarity, engagement, and visual appeal of the poster.

Competition Format

• Register your participation by March, 26
• Posters should be submitted in PDF format by March, 26 to miljo@ki.se
• Up to three winners will be notified a few days before the event (Sustainability Day).
• The prizes include a feature on the KI website and a three-minute poster pitch in English during the main program of the Sustainability Day on April 2.
• All submitted posters will be encouraged for display.