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Become a DSA Board member!
The Doctoral Students’ Association (Doktorandsektionen, DSA) is the section for students registered at doctoral education at Karolinska Institutet. As a member of Medicinska Föreningen and a registered doctoral student, you are a member of DSA. The main function of DSA is to represent the interests and concerns of doctoral students to the university administration and other relevant bodies. Additionally, DSA organizes events, workshops, and conferences to facilitate networking among doctoral students and with faculty members. Further, DSA also provides information about academic policies, procedures, and resources available to doctoral students. They may also offer support in various aspects of academic life. It is worth noting that board meetings are conducted…
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Get your tickets for the KIPA x DSA Xmas Party
KIPA and the DSA have once again combined their efforts to bring you the biggest party of the year. Early bird tickets are now available for purchase. Click the button to get yours now or take your chances on the day! Where: MF Building, Nobels väg 10 When: Friday, December 8th Doors open: 7pm See you all there!
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Become a Project Manager for the PhD Conference 2024
Have you always wanted to organize a conference and upgrade you CV whilst having fun? Become the PhD conference manager for 2024! You will lead a team of 5-6 fellow doctoral students to coordinate speakers, accommodations, transportation, sponsorships, finances, and more. This project is yours to shape from the start, providing invaluable experience. Reporting to the DSA Board, you’ll ensure seamless communication with KI and oversee a successful, enjoyable conference. The project kicks off in October, with the conference scheduled for late May or early June 2024. Don’t miss this chance! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us by email at [email protected]. Deadline to apply: October 15th!
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General Elections & Annual General Meeting 2024
It is time to elect the new generation of doctoral student representatives!
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Claim your spot at NorDoc Summer School 2023
Register now to claim one of 14 reserved spots for KI PhD students The annual NorDoc PhD Summit brings PhD students from the Nordics together for three days of science and networking – focusing on Nordic research strengths and how to get the most out of your PhD. The summit is open to all interested, PhD students: postdocs, supervisors and teachers, to put your research in a larger perspective, get tools for scientific outreach, expand your networks and get ideas for your future career. The summer will take place in Uppsala and Stockholm 16–18 August 2023. We have 14 reserved tickets for PhD students from KI. Send us an email on [email protected] to claim…
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Take the Mental Health Survey 2023!
Dear doctoral students, The stress and pressures of doctoral studies put PhD students at a high risk for mental health issues. The DSA is dedicated to improving the health and welfare of PhD students. To better understand the situation of doctoral students at KI, we ask you to fill out the 2023 Mental Health Survey at the following link: Your answers will be anonymous. The survey takes around 10 minutes to complete. Achieving a high participation rate is key in demonstrating to KI that student mental health issues are a problem that warrants action. Therefore, we need your answers, regardless of how good or bad your mental health is. Your…
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Exciting positions at Lumell Associates
Are you a PhD or postdoc and interested in applying your skills and experience in new and exciting ways to improve peoples’ lives? Join Lumell Associates, the leading strategic advisor in healthcare and other welfare sectors in the Nordics! We’re looking for highly motivated PhD/postdocs to join our Stockholm team, as full-time management consultants. As a management consultant, you’ll work on a variety of projects for clients including government agencies, healthcare providers, and investment firms, supporting decision makers in tackling complex challenges. Our team is made up of professionals from diverse backgrounds, including medicine, economics, engineering, and political science, and we take pride in our interdisciplinary and scientific approach to…
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KIPA x DSA Summer Party -May 26th
Let’s kick off the season of sunshine and good vibed with a night you wont forget at our sizzling summer party! Following the incredible success of our last Christams party, DSA and KIPA are teaming up once more to bring you a night of music, games and good times with fellow students, postdocs and more! Don’t wait – We are now sold out of early bird tickets! Get your pre-sale tickets for 70 SEK.
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Welcome to KI’s first Sustainable Research Week!
The Sustainable Research Week is a three-day conference organized by MF’s Students for Sustainable Development (SSD) at Karolinska Institutet and will take place on the KI Solna campus on Wednesday 19th, Thursday 20th and Friday 21st April 2023. During this hybrid event, keynote speakers, researchers as well as science company representatives from all over the world, will have the opportunity to share their knowledge and experience on several topics regarding the role of sustainability in research, as well as to raise awareness on current sustainability issues along with possible solutions. Each day will be held within a specific theme: Day 1: Alternatives to animal models and products used in research (9.00 –…
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“2023 PhD Conference: Opportunities and Collaboration in Science” organised by DSA
Gain insights into opportunities and collaborations in science, both in industry and academia! Learn about:•Translational Research Collaborations•Collaborations with Industry/Private Sector•Unexpected Career-Paths•Communicating and Networking in Science•Work-Life Balance You will have the chance to network with our invited company speakers through the 2-day conference! Dates: 29-05-2023 to 30-05-2023 Where: Grant Hotel Saltsjöbaden, Hotellvägen 2, 133 35 Saltsjöbaden Sign up before 17th April! For any questions or comments, feel free to contact DSA: [email protected] Registration fee: 1 000 sek (heavily subsidized contribution to be paid by your PI) For the conference, each student will be asked to present a poster or give a talk about their PhD Project. The best 11 abstracts will be selected…
