Due to late cancellations there are a few seats available on a course aimed at early career researchers: How to write a successful application for research funding. The course consists of 3 half-days, with start Monday Oct 2nd, 13:00-16:30. It is held in Academicum, Sahlgrenska Academy. Further information: https://akademiliv.se/en/2023/06/92911/ To apply for this course: Send an e-mail to the Sahlgrenska Academy Research Support Office: research.support@sahlgrenska.gu.se. Please state which grant you intend to…
Experience the Doctoral Conferment Ceremony on Friday October 20th, 2023
In October 162 new doctors will be conferred on stage in the Congress Hall at the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre (note – the ceremony is mainly in Swedish, and in part in Latin). In addition, ten honorary doctors and recipients of the university’s most renowned prizes will be recognized.The Academy of Music and Drama will provide the entertainment. As an employee, you are welcome to attend the ceremony in…
Eddi Omrcen is now sustainability manager at the university
On 1 January 2023, the unit GU Property changed its name to GU Property and Sustainable Development. At the same time, a section for sustainability was established, which since 1 August has been led by Eddi Omrcen, who is also the university’s sustainability manager. Since January, Eddi Omrcen has been acting head of the section for sustainability. He has previously, among other things, been the university’s sustainability strategist and the…
Lower risk of haematological cancer after bariatric surgery
NEW STUDY. Obesity surgery is associated with a 40% lower risk of haematological cancer. This has been shown in a study at the University of Gothenburg. This clear link is expected to influence future research in the field. Previous studies have shown that overweight and obesity are risk factors for several types of cancer. It is also known that obese women have a higher risk of cancer than their male…
Education administrator – and extreme cyclist
LIFESTYLE. The heat of the Mojave Desert nearly ended his solo bike ride from Los Angeles to New York during the summer. The US trip is just the latest example of education administrator Erik Olsson challenging himself with both ultra-distance cycling and long-distance running, with the aim of inspiring others to get moving. I meet Erik Olsson in his office at Hälsovetarbacken, where printed planning sheets with the curriculum for…