AI-lyftet for administrative and professional support at KI
AI-lyftet is a programme aimed at developing AI expertise within Karolinska Institutet’s professional services functions. The aim is to promote safe, responsible and value-adding use of AI within the organisation.
The initiative includes training courses, workshops and in-depth sessions for both staff and managers. AI-lyftet is divided into three modules and will begin with a major kick-off event on 22 September 2026 in Aula Medica.
You can register for the various modules via a sign-up page, which is accessible to everyone in administrative and professional services at KI. Please contact your nearest manager if you are unable to access the page.
AI-lyftet programme content
AI-lyftet consists of several components which, together, provide guidance, practical knowledge and long-term support.
The initiative begins with a kick-off event for everyone in professional support and focuses on the opportunities and future prospects offered by AI.
Register for the kick-off event (sign-up page).
Joint training sessions and practical exercises spread over two half-day AI Bootcamps. You can register for two sessions of your choice – one during Part 1 and one during Part 2. Module 1 will provide you with:
- An introduction to AI and generative AI.
- A basic understanding of language models and AI tools.
- Practical application of AI in the workplace.
- An introduction to prompting and AI labs.
Register for Module 1 on the sign-up page (SharePoint).
Workshops designed to suit different areas of operation and needs within KI. The focus is on:
- Practical, operational application.
- Practical working methods.
- Collaborative learning.
- Identifying opportunities and challenges.
In-depth activities in areas such as:
- AI agents.
- AI and law.
- The EU AI Act.
- Prompting and text processing.
- Image and media handling.
- Market research.
- Copilot in various tools.
The module will be updated regularly with further topics, and you are welcome to contact us with suggestions!
Long-term support
To accelerate AI adoption, strengthen AI capabilities across KI and foster a culture of curiosity, courage and confidence in the AI transformation, ambassadors will be appointed. The role of ambassador involves, amongst other things, running AI labs and practical exercises within their team or area of operation, and sharing knowledge, insights and experiences from the programme.
AI-lyftet aims to help build long-term AI capability through:
- AI ambassadors
- Networking and exchange of experiences
- AI workshops and support forums
- Practical support and continuous learning
AI ambassadors
The initiative is supported by a network of AI ambassadors from different parts of KI. The aim of the ambassador programme is to:
- Accelerate AI adoption and AI maturity within KI
- Create a culture of curiosity, courage and confidence
- Build internal capacity and disseminate knowledge
- Support colleagues in the practical application of AI
The ambassadors act as local points of contact and provide support within their departments by:
- Running their own AI labs and workshops
- Sharing experiences and knowledge
- Participating in networks and knowledge-sharing initiatives
- Contributing to the development of AI capability within KI.
The content of the ambassador programme
- Generative AI and language models
- Prompting and methodology
- AI tools in practice
- AI lab and practical exercises
- The AI Regulation in practice
- AI literacy and AI expertise
- Risks, liability and compliance
- What AI agents are
- Identifying use cases and processes
- AI maturity and organisational development
- AI vision and KI’s future goals
- Sharing experiences
- Further development and next steps
Leadership programme
AI-lyftet includes specific activities for managers and leaders. The aim is to:
- Enhance understanding of the impact of AI on operations and working life
- Provide support in leading change in the context of digital development
- Create the conditions for innovation and learning
- Contribute to a strategic understanding of AI and future developments
The Leadership Programme includes activities for:
- The President's management team
- The University Director’s management team
- Head of Unit
- Head of Administration
The content includes, amongst other things:
- Generative AI and AI agents
- Leadership in digital transformation
- Innovation and a culture of learning
- Strategic foresight and future scenarios
- Action plans and organisational development
Frequently asked questions about AI
Yes, AI may be used to support work within the framework of KI’s regulations and guidance.
External AI tools may be used provided they do not process personal data or sensitive information and their use complies with KI’s regulations.
Often, no disclosure is required if AI has only been used as a support tool and the content has been reviewed by a human. Disclosure may be relevant in the case of external publication or when AI has played a decisive role.
AI may be used as a support tool, but unpublished research data must not be fed into external tools.
The person who uses or publishes the content is always responsible for the outcome.