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Convergence on Global Health – Joint action with reference to the new EU Global Health Strategy

Posted by Ole Petter Ottersen

On January 1, Sweden took over the presidency of the EU’s Council. This happened in a turbulent time. The pandemic is still very much at hand, the world economy is […]

2023-01-20

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The Finnish remains: It’s time for closure

Posted by Ole Petter Ottersen

There are currently some 800 human remains at Karolinska Institutet. Around 80 of them come from Finland, and most were brought to Sweden from excavations carried out in deserted cemeteries […]

2022-10-25

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Condemnation of the violence against students in Iran

Posted by Ole Petter Ottersen

Iranian authorities have resorted to the use of violence in response to the university protests in Iran. I would like to reiterate what I have already stated on my Twitter […]

2022-10-04

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After the election: Vital that research is high on the political agenda

Posted by Ole Petter Ottersen

I have often and in various fora (including here on the blog) highlighted the fact that medical research, health care and lessons learnt from the pandemic have been all but […]

2022-09-16

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• Kriget i Ukraina
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KI offers internship opportunities to students and recent graduates from Ukraine

Posted by Ole Petter Ottersen

Directly following the outbreak of war in Ukraine, and ever since, I have emphasized that KI as a university firmly repudiates and condemns the military invasion and that we support […]

2022-09-08

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Let us not forget the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic

Posted by Ole Petter Ottersen

In previous blog posts I have highlighted how the pandemic and the importance of science to combat future health crises seem to have vanished from public debate in Sweden, even […]

2022-09-06

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At the tail end of the pandemic: a tribute to the scientists on whose shoulders we stand

Posted by Ole Petter Ottersen

Swedish introduction: Jag avslutade gårdagens blogg om att pandemin har blivit valets bortglömda fråga så här: Om inte förutsättningarna för grundforskning och klinisk forskning kommer upp som en viktig valfråga […]

2022-08-31

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Welcome to a new term at Karolinska Institutet

Posted by Ole Petter Ottersen

Each year, when approaching the formal start of the autumn term at Karolinska Institutet, I am filled with excitement and joy. But this time also with a touch of sadness. […]

2022-08-22

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Presidents of Swedish universities and higher education institutions: Iran must release Ahmadreza Djalali

Posted by Ole Petter Ottersen

The text below is signed by the presidents of all Swedish universities and colleges. It demands the release of KI alumnus, researcher and physician Ahmadreza Djalali, who has spent more […]

2022-06-29

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Thanks for your input this spring term!

Posted by Ole Petter Ottersen

This coming Sunday, 5 June, is formally the last day of the spring term here at Karolinska Institutet. For the first time in two years, we can look back at […]

2022-06-03

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