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: Liza SimonssonAnnika Östman Wernerson: We’re offering a world-class research environment
We’re heading towards the holidays with sure signs of summer: expectation and pride at the degree ceremonies in Aula Medica, blossoming elderflower on campus and the forthcoming political week in Almedalen.
Annika Östman Wernerson: Attacks on the innocent must cease immediately
As a university, we take no stand on foreign policy, which is a matter for the Swedish government. But in the serious situation that now prevails, I as president of a medical university cannot but condemn the unjust state of affairs in Gaza. The Israeli government must comply with the international conventions and treaties in place for protecting civilian populations.
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From the president
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.