RESEARCH COMMUNICATION. The latest episode of the Akademiliv podcast is about disaster medicine and healthcare in crisis and war. The guest is Yohan Robinson, director of the newly established Center for Disaster Medicine at the University of Gothenburg. Around fifty wars are going on in the world right now. In addition, other types of disasters occur almost daily. Healthcare is faced with major challenges in these areas, where limited resources…
Project funds for educational development in 2024
In order to support pedagogical development in the education programs at Sahlgrenska Academy, the Education Council (UR) is announcing project funds for the operating year 2024. Announced amount is SEK 150,000. The amount is set aside for projects with a free focus. The funds will be distributed over several projects and paid to the institution concerned in the form of a targeted grant (core activity). Applicants must be employed at…
Rwandan ambassador visited Sahlgrenska Academy
INTERNATIONALIZATION. The University of Gothenburg and Sahlgrenska Academy were recently visited by the Rwandan ambassador to the Nordic countries, Diane Gashumba. Among other things, she expressed a desire for increased exchange, with teachers from Sahlgrenska Academy teaching at the University of Rwanda. Since 2007, Sahlgrenska Academy has been part of a Sida-funded development program in Rwanda. The program supports development of the society, which was torn apart after the extensive…
In memory of Sören Lundberg
IN MEMORIAM. For almost thirty years, Sören Lundberg worked as a research engineer at the Institute of Clinical Sciences, dealing with both experimental equipment and computer programs. His colleagues remember him fondly, and share their words of remembrance here. Tuesday, November 21 was an ordinary day until we learned that our friend and colleague Sören Lundberg had died suddenly and unexpectedly the previous day. Since then, we have been trying…
Ann-Marie Wennberg to be honored with a symposium in Swedish on January 18
COOPERATION. Hello, Lars Ny. You are a senior physician, professor, and academic representative from Sahlgrenska University Hospital’s management team. You have put together the program for the honorary symposium to be held on January 18 for former Hospital Director Ann-Marie Wennberg. Tell us about the background to the symposium! Ann-Marie’s work as Hospital Director with a focus on research and development has had a significant impact on our organization. Now…