Collaboration with municipalities
Karolinska Institutet has long collaborated with municipalities on issues relating to workplace-based learning, competence provision, and knowledge exchange. As healthcare undergoes a structural change towards good, local care, it has become particularly important to develop existing collaborations and establish new ones.
When healthcare is organized and conducted to a greater extent based on the needs and circumstances of the patient, new working methods are required, and research and education are a natural part of this.
The agreements KI has signed with municipalities aim to create conditions for research and education in the relevant municipal activities and to develop an academic culture in the municipalities.
This collaboration contributes to fulfilling KI's vision of advancing knowledge about life and working for better health for all.
Municipalities that have comprehensive agreements with KI
- City of Stockholm
- Huddinge Municipality
- City of Solna
- Upplands-Bro Municipality
The collaboration focuses on preventive health and, initially, on the areas of equal health, healthy aging, and an active lifestyle.
City of Stockholm
Education is another important area of collaboration for skills supply, skills development, and the quality of education. There is high demand for skills in areas such as elderly care, and there is a strong shared interest among both parties in developing opportunities for work-based learning.
In the area of innovation and utilization, the parties will, among other things, exchange expert support and participate in joint innovation processes.
The agreement was signed in March 2020 and is valid until further notice.
Contact: Maria Schönnings
Huddinge Municipality
The parties shall jointly and continuously identify areas of cooperation that are of mutual interest. Cooperation shall initially be developed in the areas of equal health and prevention for a healthy life.
Work-based training is another important area of cooperation, as are skills development and skills provision.
In the area of innovation and utilization, the parties shall, among other things, exchange expert support and participate in joint innovation processes.
The agreement was signed on October 25, 2022, and is valid until further notice.
Contact:
Solna Municipality
The parties shall jointly and continuously identify areas of cooperation in education and research that are of mutual interest.
Cooperation shall initially be developed in the following areas:
- Work-based education and work-integrated learning
- Working methods in accordance with science and proven experience
- Person-centered care and nursing
The agreement was signed on June 3, 2025, and is valid until further notice.
Contact: Christina Joos
Upplands-Bro Municipality
The parties shall jointly and continuously identify areas for collaboration in education and research that are of mutual interest. A joint exchange of knowledge about methods and working practices will benefit residents, researchers, users, and students.
Cooperation shall initially be developed in the following areas:
- Work-based education and work-integrated learning
- Learning environments
- The agreement was signed on June 3, 2025, and is valid until further notice.
Contact: Christina Joos