RESEARCH. A randomized multi-center study for testing a new structured and person-centered work method for improving the transition from pediatric healthcare to adult healthcare for adolescents with congenital heart disease is now starting. The Research Director is Philip Moons, a Belgian guest professor at the Institute for Health and Care Sciences. “During our teens, we all wrestle with difficult questions about our identity and future. Living with a chronic disease…
Want to talk about your research over a coffee at the Maritime Museum?
RESEARCH COMMUNICATION. The university is now looking for researchers who are interested in participating in this year’sResearchers’ Night, held on September 30. This year, a “research-fika” will be organized at the Maritime Museum, where children and adults alike may ask curious and tricky questions to a researcher over a cup of coffee. Does it sound interesting? Then do not miss this excellent opportunity to bring forth your research in a…
Suzanne Dickson on obesity in Vetenskapens värld
INTER-ACTION. On Monday May 9, Suzanne Dickson, Professor of Neuroendocrinology, will feature in SVT’s Vetenskapens värld (“World of science”). The TV program focuses on the global obesity epidemic. The content in Vetenskapens värld is mainly in Swedish. Read more about the program here: http://www.svt.se/nyheter/vetenskap/global-epidemi-gor-varlden-fetare See more about hunger and the global obesity epidemic in the Vetenskapens värld, Monday 9 May at 20:00 SVT2. If you miss the broadcast, you can see…
New website makes the University’s work with the refugee issue visible
INTERACTION. At present, about 60 million people are refugees. In order to handle the present situation and find sustainable ways forward, there is a great need for research and education. The University of Gothenburg has made a website to show how the University can contribute. Education is of crucial importance to both the individual and the future of war-torn nations. Research generates new knowledge, which needs to be disseminated and put…
Government’s Validation Delegation visits Sahlgrenska Academy
EDUCATION. Recently the Government’s newly appointed Validation Delegation visited Sahlgrenska Academy. The delegation consists of 15 persons that represent employers and employee organizations, as well as the central authorities, and have assignments that include developing a national strategy for validation of real competence. Validation within higher education is a top prioritized issue for the Validation Delegation, which means that universities will be the focus of their work, with a final…