About Karolinska Institutet
Karolinska Institutet is one of the world’s leading medical universities. Our vision is to advance knowledge about life and strive towards better health for all. Karolinska Institutet accounts for the single largest share of all academic medical research conducted in Sweden and offers the country’s broadest range of education in medicine and health sciences. The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet selects the Nobel laureates in Physiology or Medicine.
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Strategy and core values
KI will approach the year 2030 as a pioneering, collaborative and global university. These strategic choices are the most important for us to achieve our overall goals and approach the vision.
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Collaboration and network
KI's research results are utilised through international collaborations, innovation initiatives and close collaboration with healthcare and industry. KI's single largest partner is Region Stockholm.
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Sustainable development at KI
KI contributes to sustainable development through research, education and collaboration. KI's vision is to promote knowledge about life and strive towards better health for everyone. It includes taking responsibility for the environment and social perspective for both current and future generations.
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History and Cultural Heritage
Karolinska Institutet was founded in 1810 by King Karl XIII. KI was the first Swedish university to focus exclusively on medicine and today it has a rich cultural heritage, including an extensive collection of medical literature dating back to the 16th century.
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Prizes and cermonies
The Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology is awarded by the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet in the first week of October each year. Many other prizes and awards are also presented during the academic ceremonies.
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