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Deciding on a coherent quality system for Karolinska Institutet

Posted by Karin Dahlman-Wright

The coherent quality system is based on a holistic perspective – there is one KI where all parts of our operations contribute to the overall quality of the university and […]

2017-03-05

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• Organisation
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Discussing equality at academic leadership programme

Posted by Karin Dahlman-Wright

The dean of higher education, Annika Östman Wernerson had asked med to join her for an afternoon at the advanced leadership programme she is currently attending. Known as HeLP, Högre […]

2017-02-12

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• Education
• Organisation

Student representation a key to improving the university

Posted by Karin Dahlman-Wright

Student representation is a critical part of our governing structure. We need input from students to continuously improve study programmes, teaching, and learning environments and to improve our university as […]

2017-01-24

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Awarding Swetox the 2016 work environment award

Posted by Karin Dahlman-Wright

Last week, I had the pleasure of awarding the 2016 KI work environment award. The prize was awarded to the Swedish Toxicology Sciences Research Center (Swetox) which was represented by […]

2016-12-03

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• Research

Developing a gender mainstreaming plan

Posted by Karin Dahlman-Wright

The Swedish government has requested that higher education institutions develop a gender mainstreaming plan 2016–2019. The plan should be presented by 15 May, 2017. The Swedish Secretariat for Gender Research […]

2016-10-17

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• 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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• 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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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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• 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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