How does a transition coordinator work? What is important to understand about youths who are about to take responsibility for their own care? Within the research project Stepstones, the crucial transition from pediatric to adult healthcare for patients with chronic conditions such as type one diabetes and congenital heart defects is studied. Now, researchers have developed a series of films that describe this important process, which requires preparation, participation, and…
PhD students who speak fluent Swedish sought to inspire newly arrived to higher education
The Education Unit is seeking students and doctoral candidates who speak fluent Swedish and want to share their study experiences with newly arrived individuals at a group session. You and another student or doctoral candidate from the same faculty will jointly plan a session for your group. The group will consist of around 10 newly arrived individuals who are interested in higher education and have been matched with you based…
Pint of Science – Talking Science Over a Beer
Researchers are sought for the event “Pint of Science,” which will take place at various pubs around Gothenburg from May 13th to 15th. Participating researchers will present their research or discuss scientific topics of interest to the public while enjoying a beer. Want to learn more? Visit the event’s webpage or contact Gaia Olivo, Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology, who is organizing the event: gaia.olivo@gu.se
Five years since the inauguration of the Lundberg Laboratory for Kidney Research: “It’s turned out very well”
RESEARCH ENDEAVOR. In the autumn of 2018, the Lundberg Laboratory for Kidney Research was inaugurated in Gothenburg. The endeavor was made possible by a SEK 27 million grant from the Lundberg Research Foundation. By bringing together both expertise and technical resources, the Lundberg Laboratory for Kidney Research can now contribute to new knowledge about the causes of kidney disease and facilitate the development of new medications. Kidney disease affects approximately…
Sahlgrenska Academy is seeking an OSCE responsible teacher – apply by March 29th
OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) is planned within the 6-year medical program in semester 9. OSCE is a station-based examination with approximately 10-13 stations, examining skill objectives related to the program’s courses in the stage “Clinical Subjects – Theory and Practice” (Semesters 5-9). Sahlgrenska Academy is now announcing a vacancy for the position of OSCE responsible teacher, who will have the overall responsibility for planning and conducting OSCE in semester…