GRANT. Two projects at WCMTM receive funding from the Swedish Research Council for clinical therapy research. The studies receiving support should have a clear connection to the needs of healthcare and demonstrate patient and societal benefits within five years after the end of the projects. Anders Rosengren receives nearly SEK 19 million during the period 2024-2027 for his research on type 2 diabetes and the evaluation of long-term preventive measures…
The Kamprad Family Foundation calls for better applications
COOPERATION. The Kamprad Family Foundation wants to fund research that is close to reality, where the results have the potential to be implemented in the near future. During the Foundation’s recent visit to the University of Gothenburg, a clear message was given: Read the call for applications carefully and write better applications! The Kamprad Family Foundation stimulates education and research that promotes entrepreneurship, the environment, skills, health and social development.…
The exhibition “Messages from Ukraine” now at the Biomedical Library
What took place in the first weeks following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022? The exhibition “Messages from Ukraine”, based on a book of the same title, is on tour until the end of 2023. The exhibition is based on the short graphic novel “Messages from Ukraine” by Gregg Bucken-Knapp, Professor in public administration, and the Estonian comic artist Joonas Sildre. Focusing on the first dramatic weeks of…
VR funds national postgraduate school in compulsory psychiatric care and forensic psychiatry
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES. A new national postgraduate school in compulsory psychiatric care and forensic psychiatry is now being established by the University of Gothenburg in cooperation with Lund University. The graduate school is funded with SEK 30 million from the Swedish Research Council. The primary applicant for the funding of the new postgraduate school is Peter Andiné, professor of forensic psychiatry at the University of Gothenburg and senior physician at Sahlgrenska…
Ask researchers – a new digital concept during next year’s School Program at the Science Festival
“Ask researchers” is a new digital program idea to make research accessible to schools in an inspiring way. By working with shorter presentations and engaging Q&A sessions, we enable both more classes and more researchers/doctoral students to participate, wherever they are! Less preparation and more inspiration! Read further in the Staff Portal.