SELECTION OF VICE-CHANCELLOR. An overwhelming majority of voters accepted the policy group’s proposal regarding Sahlgrenska Academy’s representation in the consultative assembly. As such, the 14 people who will represent the Academy in the process of appointing a new vice-chancellor have been selected. Voter turnout was 27 percent among teachers and just over 22 percent among other staff categories. Of the 173 teachers who voted, 160 voted for the policy group’s…
Kaisa Mannerkorpi recognized for her research on physical activity in fibromyalgia patients
PRIZE. Kaisa Mannerkorpi, Professor of Physiotherapy specializing in pain and the organs of locomotion, has been awarded the 2016 grant in memory of Nanna Svartz. Mannerkorpi was chosen as this year’s recipient for her research on physical activity in fibromyalgia patients. The SEK 50,000 grant was presented by biopharmaceutical company Pfizer in cooperation with the Swedish Rheumatism Association and in conjunction with the lectures held during the recent World Arthritis…
A negative attitude to school can result in poor self-esteem in children who stutter
STUDENT. A negative attitude to school can contribute to negative self-esteem in people who stutter. This is the finding from a degree thesis by two newly graduated speech therapists at Sahlgrenska Academy. The thesis also concludes that the lack of knowledge about stuttering by schools leads to negative treatment and self-critique. For their thesis, the speech therapy students Grey Elin and Emelie Grönfors conducted longer interviews with six adults…
Six postdocs in Gothenburg received funding from SSMF
FUNDING. Thirty-seven postdocs from six Swedish universities were recognized when the Swedish Society for Medical Research (SSMF) announced its 2016 scholarships for postdocs. SSMF supports young researchers by awarding SEK 127 million during in 2016. In the coming years, these postdocs can devote all their energies to their research without having to think about financing their salaries. Six come from the University of Gothenburg, 17 from Karolinska Institutet, seven from…
Christopher Gillberg appointed Visiting Professor at Institut Pasteur
APPOINTMENT. Professor Christopher Gillberg has been appointed Visiting Professor at Institut Pasteur in Paris. At the installation lecture September 26, 2016, Christopher Gillberg spoke on the topic ”Autism pure versus autism plus. The ESSENCE of child psychiatry”. The Visting professorship is affiliated to the department ”Génetique Humaine et Fonctions Cognitive”, under the leadership of Professor Thomas Bourgeron. As a Visiting Professor Christopher Gillberg will be involved in the project ”Collaboration…