• Organisation
• Research

Interesting budget day at Rosenbad and a pleasant run at KI-Loppet

Posted by Karin Dahlman-Wright

Karolinska Institutet’s vision is to make a significant contribution to the improvement of human health. In relation to this, it was fantastic to see the campus in Solna filled with […]

2016-09-25

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Discussing leadership with research group leaders

Posted by Karin Dahlman-Wright

Last week I had the pleasure of meeting some of those who have taken on leadership roles at our university. Taking part in leadership programmes is important for the participants […]

2016-09-19

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• Collaboration
• Education
• Health care

KI is not only Macchiarini

Posted by Karin Dahlman-Wright

Of course, for me as for many others, last week was dominated by the so called Macchiarini case. However, I still found some time to join activities that show what […]

2016-09-12

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• Organisation

Turbulent days: Looking forward not forgetting the past

Posted by Karin Dahlman-Wright

The last couple days have been extremely turbulent for Karolinska Institutet. I am astonished and very troubled by the profound criticism from the external investigator Sten Heckscher and the team […]

2016-09-07

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• Collaboration
• Organisation
• Research

Swetox – 11 universities collaborating for a chemical-free world

Posted by Karin Dahlman-Wright

On Tuesday, I visited Swetox together with the Chairman of the Swetox board, Lisa Sennerby Forsse, the Governor of Stockholm Chris Heister and Maria Lönn from the Stockholm County Administrative […]

2016-08-29

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• Education

Welcoming our international masters students!

Posted by Karin Dahlman-Wright

Our campuses are now coming back to life with new students arriving and “old” ones coming back after the summer. To welcome new students is one of the most rewarding […]

2016-08-25

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• Education
• Research

Back in business – lecture for masters students and meeting with rectors

Posted by Karin Dahlman-Wright

Summer break is over and like most of you I am back in business, and so is the acting vice-chancellor’s blog. Last week, I had a soft start to the […]

2016-08-14

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• Organisation
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After four intense days in Almedalen, it is now time for me to return to Stockholm

Posted by Karin Dahlman-Wright

  We should be proud that GEN-PEP has selected KI as a knowledge partner. What can be more important than the health and wellbeing of children and future generations. After […]

2016-07-08

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Brexit and Almedalen

Posted by Karin Dahlman-Wright

  After the referendum in the UK, voting in favor of Brexit, it is important to emphasize the need for free movement of students and researchers in Europe. Furthermore, Karolinska […]

2016-07-04

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• Organisation

Continuous improvements to reach our full potential

Posted by Karin Dahlman-Wright

Building a Coherent Quality Management System In May 2015, the Vice-Chancellor decided, in accordance with Strategy 2018, to start the project “An Integrated Quality System” with the pro Vice-Chancellor as […]

2016-06-27

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