RANKING. The Institute of Odontology at the University of Gothenburg came in fifth in the overall rankings of odontology institutes of higher education in the world. However, scientifically, the institute ranked third in the world. “We are starting to get used to seeing us at the top of the list when the rankings appear. I can state that we have a stable position as one of the world’s leading institutes…
Who should be praised for their dissertation?
AWARDS. The prize “Best thesis at the Sahlgrenska Academy” is now open for nominations. A total of seven PhD’s who defended their dissertations last year will be awarded. All employees at the Sahlgrenska Academy can nominate – by 1 March. The prize has been awarded annually since 2009 and is funded by Dr Arnt Vestbys National Research Foundation. The prize aims to highlight the theses of the highest quality in…
Dental implants saved him – nearly fifty years ago
JUBILEE. No one has lived as long with titanium screws in their mouth as 95-year-old Olle Bohlin. He was one of the first patients to receive dental implants, and it was Per-Ingvar Brånemark, himself, who provided the treatment. “He made it possible for me to laugh again. He gave me back my life, and to me, he was like a god.” In the 1960’s, Olle Bohlin was a successful actor…
Five become the Sahlgrenska Academy’s first Excellent Teachers
RECOGNITION. Mats Isaksson, Thomas Kvist, Annica Lagström, Karin Manhem and Helle Wijk have been named the Sahlgrenska Academy’s first Excellent Teachers. Let’s visit with them as they talk about what they think is the most satisfying part of the job as a teacher – and share their advice with their academic colleagues. Mats Isaksson, Professor, Department of Radiation Physics: It feels really good to have received an objective evaluation of…
No major institutional changes await
ORGANIZATION. The survey on perception of Sahlgrenska Academy’s institutions that was conducted last spring does not form the basis for a review of the institution’s departmentalization. This was the conclusion of the Academy Board. The survey, “Views on Sahlgrenska Academy’s Institutions 2015” was conducted during March and April. 680 people responded, which gave a good response frequency – 65 percent. The survey was developed in cooperation with the Research and…