Organisation and management at the Department of Global Public Health
The Department of Global Public Health is a multidisciplinary department with the aim of advancing knowledge about challenges and opportunities for public health in a local, national, and global setting. The department has 12 research groups, around 120 doctoral students and about 150 employees.
Our research
At the department, public health-related research projects are conducted to understand the aetiology of different diseases as well as to develop and evaluate public health interventions. A special focus is placed upon social, behavioural and lifestyle factors of importance for human health. For example, how health-related conditions vary across different groups in society and how interventions affect them.
Furthermore, studies are conducted to identify social determinants of health and the impact of policy on access to care and health in specific groups in different contexts. Our researchers are often involved in translating research results into health policy and public health practice in high and low-income settings.
Our 12 research groups conduct research in the main research areas of global health, public health, epidemiology and social medicine.
Education
The Department of Global Public Health is responsible for several doctoral programmes as well as undergraduate and advanced level of education, in public health science, global health and public health epidemiology.
More information about undergraduate and advanced level of education at the Department of Global Public Health.
Work or study at a doctoral level?
Want to work as a researcher in our department? Contact our research group leaders or see the current job opportunities at KI.
Want to study at the doctoral level? Find more information about our doctoral education and how to apply
Research and education support
The administration unit provides support to the department and our 12 research groups. The unit’s mission is to work in close collaboration with researchers, teachers and students, and to provide top-class support. Efficiency, teamwork, and constant change are core values for the administration.