Professional Services
Karolinska Institutet's students and researchers are supported by administrative functions at the departments and the Professional Services.
Veronika Sundström
University DirectorCatrin Främberg
Head SecretaryStrategic Management Office
The Strategic Management Office supports Karolinska Institutet's leadership in overarching university issues and in the management and development of KI's operations.
The Strategic Management Office is divided into the following units:
- Development Office
- Management Office
- Planning Office
Gunnar Gustafsson Wiss
Director of PlanningAdministrative support
The Administrative support is divided into the following units:
- Finance
- Personnel
- Superintendence
Tomas Högberg
Head of AdministrationHelena Thomasson
SuperintendentCommunications and Public Relations Office
Communications and Public Relations Office operates principally on behalf of the president and management of Karolinska Institutet. It also offers a solid infrastructure and tool for communication activities and has a coordinating, supportive and advisory role on matters relating to information and communication. The Communications and Public Relations Office accords with the rules governing public authorities and universities.
The Communications and Public Relations Office is divided into the following units:
- Communications Coordination and Branding
- Digital Communications Development
- Press Office and Editorial Content
Peter Andréasson
Head of OfficeAnki Israelsson
Division AdministratorEducation Support Office
The Education Support Office is divided into the following units:
- Education Office for Study Programmes in Medicine and Biomedicine
- Executive and Professional Education Unit
- Education communication, Guidance and Alumni Relations
- Student Health Centre
- Study Administration Unit
- Support to Programme- and Education committees
- Unit for Admissions, Graduation and Dissertation
Åsa Nandorf
Head of OfficeMichaela Österdahl
Division AdministratorFaculty Office and International Relations
The mission of the office is to be a strategic and administrative support to the Management, Faculty Board and Committees. The tasks involve handling of cases, preparation of strategies and conduction of investigations.
Furthermore, the office is responsible for coordinating KI’s international operations and to service the community in matters relating to the office’s responsibilities.
The Faculty Office and International Relations is divided into the following units:
- Research and Doctoral Education Office
- Sustainable development and equal opportunities office
- Education – first and second cycle office
- International Relations Office
Finance Office
The Finance Office is divided into the following units:
- Accounting & Controlling
- Financial Services
- Purchase and Procurement Unit
Gunnar Gustafsson Wiss
Acting Head of OfficeAnne-Marie Windahl
Division AdministratorHR Office
The HR Office is divided into the following units:
- Competence Provision Unit
- Negotiation Unit
- Wage Unit
Johanna Bäckström
Head of OfficeInformation Technology Office
The Information Technology Office is responsible for common IT infrastructure at Karolinska Institutet.
The Information Technology Office is divided into the following units:
- IT Service
- IT Infrastructure
- IT Development
- IT Stab
Mattias Nordström
IT and digitization directorLegal Office
The Legal Office is divided into the following units:
- Legal Unit
- Registry Office
Helén Törnqvist
Head of OfficeAnki Israelsson
Division AdministratorProperty and Facilities Office
The Property and Facilities Office is divided into the following units:
- Facility Management Unit
- Safety and Security Unit
- Property Management Unit
Rikard Becker
Facilities DirectorResearch Support Office
The Research Support Office is divided into the following units:
- Grants Office
- Grants Management Office
- Compliance & Data Office
- External Engagement Office