Applications for the title of excellent teacher are now being accepted until December 31, 2023. The University of Gothenburg introduced this designation to recognize educators’ pedagogical expertise in line with Vision 2020. Tenured teachers can apply through the Sahlgrenska Academy’s evaluation, focusing on documented pedagogical practices and common criteria. Prerequisites include subject expertise, pedagogical training, and research affiliation. Visit the Sahlgrenska Academy’s Staff Portal for details.
25 GU Researchers Awarded a Total of SEK 65.5 Million from The Swedish Cancer Society
CONTRIBUTION. 25 researchers at the University of Gothenburg, recognized for leading some of the most promising cancer research projects, have been granted a total of SEK 65.5 million from The Swedish Cancer Society. Here is the list of all GU researchers receiving grants from The Swedish Cancer Society —further down on this page (note that the list may contain inaccuracies—information from the Cancer Fund prevails). One of them is Jonas…
Comprehensive approach to find the best pain treatment
COLLABORATION. Pain research is a dynamic field, currently focused on understanding the whole person to discover the most effective treatments. One forward-looking approach is precision medicine. At this year’s Pain Research Day, the emphasis is on patients and their participation in research. Pain can be clinically categorized as acute, chronic, or cancer-related. Paulin Andréll is an associate professor at the Sahlgrenska Academy and a senior consultant at the Pain Center…
The drafting committee proposes Eric Hanse as the new head of the Institute for Neuroscience and Physiology
The drafting committee for the Institute for Neuroscience and Physiology has unanimously decided to propose Eric Hanse as the head for the upcoming term. Colleagues at the institute are invited to attend a hearing on Monday, November 20, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM, either in person at Arvid Carlsson Auditorium (Academicum, Medicinaregatan 3) or digitally via this Zoom link. The moderator for the hearing is the chairperson of the Drafting…
Stena Foundation supports research for improved care of children with intellectual disabilities
GRANT. Lack of knowledge can lead to unnecessary suffering and inadequate support for individuals with a rare syndrome* and intellectual disabilities. The Stena Foundation is contributing 3.9 million SEK to the research project UNIKA, aimed at increasing knowledge and improving the care of affected patients, including the use of AI. In Sweden, approximately half a million people live with a so-called rare diagnosis, affecting no more than one person in…