Biomedicum Entrance, Solna

Join us behind the curtains at the brewery where we'll taste and smell the ingredients and stand among the fermentation tanks. We will discover the wonderful world of beer with a private tour of the brewery and a tasting of 4 selected beers from the Nya Carnegiebryggeriet in the authentic German-style!

WHEN: Tuesday 01 October - From 19.00 to 21.00.

MAX 25 people - Postdocs have priority, but everyone is welcome! 

PRICE: 320 SEK. Because this is a ticketed event, registration is required by Friday 27th September in order for us to communicate the exact number of attendees.

LOCATION: Nya Carnebryggeriet

Struggling to secure funding for your research? Curious about how to craft a grant proposal that gets noticed by reviewers? Want to boost your chances of success with strategies that actually work?

In this talk, Martyna Lukoseviciute, a fellow postdoc researcher, will share the essential tools and insights needed to write winning grant proposals. Drawing from personal experience and lessons learned through successful applications, Martyna will break down the key components of effective grant writing. You’ll learn how to present your research compellingly, avoid common mistakes, and tailor your proposal to different funding bodies. Real-world examples and actionable strategies will equip you to write with clarity, confidence, and impact.

 For more information contact: francisco.pena@ki.se

Join us in the Academic Pride Parade

Unvelling the Secrets of Masterful Negotiation

Hi everyone! We have a new lunch talk coming soon as part of our monthly Career Development Brunch Series. Francisco (Head of KIPA board) will give some insights about strategies to negotiate salary and how to successfully promote yourself for job interviews and so on!

Hi PostDoc! KIPA here!

Summer is finally here and what's the best way to celebrate? Obviously by having a bbq and spending an afternoon outdoors with old and new friends!

We are waiting for you on Saturday, June 15th from 1pm!

There will be food, drinks, games and..a lot more!

Event Timing: June 15th, 2024, 1-6 pm

Event Address: Wenner-Gren foundation, Sveavägen 166, 113 46 Stockholm
If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out: silvia.angori@ki.se, anna.bergonzini@ki.se

Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebueFoPhuPmN0pBfTKMd-lugsgqoQ8NVszmbZTpDAYya4nwA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Hej everyone!! Summer has definitely come, so how about a cold beer (or maybe 2 ahah) together to refresh our minds!!! KIPA in collaboration with DSA is resuming the BarMedicum events, the afterwork at 10th floor of BioMedicum. We plan to have these events routinarly later on, but we were too enthusiastic to wait until August/September... so we'll start with a kickoff next Wednesday, the 12 of June .... you are all welcome to join us!!!

Difficulty in finding good accommodation? Join us in this exciting event and learn about exciting opportunities..

Do you sometimes wonder where you can find helpful resources in planning and building up your career inside or outside of academia?

Then join us for our next event , in which Ana Oliveira Osorio from the KI Career Service will give us helpful information on providing support in career related topics such as grant writing, networking, CV and interview training.

Come!!! meet us for Lunch

or join Online ZOOM meeting ID 66170290268

Venue: Campus Solna, Room C0335 Biomedicum Floor3

Come have lunch with Us

or join Online ZOOM meeting ID 66170290268

Venue: Campus Flemingsberg, Room Benacerraf, Ana Futura, Floor9

BLX Climbing Gymat the Mall of Scandinavia is offering a fantastic deal for KI people, including postdocs (our volunteers made sure of it 😉)! Every Friday, from 16:00 to 19:00, enjoy a jaw-dropping 50% off the regular entry fee using the code KIMMDD, where 'MMDD' represents the date (e.g., 'KI0818' for August 18th).

But wait, there's more! We've launched a WhatsApp group for KIPA climbers. Join us to stay updated on upcoming events, connect with fellow climbers, and keep your climbing spirit soaring!

BLX Climbing Gymat the Mall of Scandinavia is offering a fantastic deal for KI people, including postdocs (our volunteers made sure of it 😉)! Every Friday, from 16:00 to 19:00, enjoy a jaw-dropping 50% off the regular entry fee using the code KIMMDD, where 'MMDD' represents the date (e.g., 'KI0818' for August 18th).

But wait, there's more! We've launched a WhatsApp group for KIPA climbers. Join us to stay updated on upcoming events, connect with fellow climbers, and keep your climbing spirit soaring!

Submit your abstract to the KIPA Postdoc Symposium!

Hej fellow postdocs! Here’s an exciting opportunity to share your work at the KIPA Postdoc Symposium!

We are thrilled to announce that we will be organising a symposium for postdocs at KI, which will take place along with KIPA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the 30th of November (Thursday) between 17.00 - 21.00 at the Solna Campus. This is an opportunity to give a short oral presentation about your research, disseminating your work beyond the disciplinary border, gaining transdisciplinary insights, learning about the exciting works being done in other parts of KI, meeting your fellow KI postdocs, and expanding your academic network. Each speaker will be given 15 minutes for their talk, but we reserve the right to adjust this in order to accommodate as many speakers as we can.

Register your interest to be a speaker with this link.

Contact Kai-Yuan Cheng for more information or queries.

BARMEDICUM is making a triumphant return! 🎉 Join us for KIPA's fabulous afterwork gathering!

Indulge in some well-deserved relaxation and mingle with an incredible community of postdocs and colleagues at our rejuvenating afterwork event. But that's not all – just like before, each Barmedicum night will be adorned with a captivating theme! Stay tuned for more enchanting details in our upcoming newsletter.

This Barmedicum is Halloween Quiz Night in collaboration with DSA!! 🎃 Trick or treat your way through our mysterious rounds, and may the most haunted team win! Prizes and Halloween decorations will be provided, so don't forget to bring your ghostly enthusiasm and unearthly spirit for a chance to win and immerse yourself in the chilling atmosphere. Quiz starts at 18.00!!

No access to Biomedicum? No worries! We will share our contact details in the WhatsApp group on the day and someone will scan you in. You can join the WhatsApp here! All postdocs are welcome!

For further information or details contact: Francesco Righetti and Martina Bonatti

BLX Climbing Gymat the Mall of Scandinavia is offering a fantastic deal for KI people, including postdocs (our volunteers made sure of it 😉)! Every Friday, from 16:00 to 19:00, enjoy a jaw-dropping 50% off the regular entry fee using the code KIMMDD, where 'MMDD' represents the date (e.g., 'KI0818' for August 18th).

But wait, there's more! We've launched a WhatsApp group for KIPA climbers. Join us to stay updated on upcoming events, connect with fellow climbers, and keep your climbing spirit soaring!

Introducing the different paths to gain teaching experience at KI

Date: 24th November, 10-12:30

Location: Karolina room at Widerströmska huset 18A, Solna

Do you enjoy teaching and fostering meaningful student interactions? Are you looking to enrich your CV with valuable new teaching experiences for your future job applications? …and most of all, ARE YOU LOST in the process of figuring out HOW? Then, join us for our next event, where we will explain different strategies and new tools aiming to help you to access teaching roles at KI with confidence.

Invited Speaker: Jonas Molander - Leader of the KI RIMS implementation​

Coffee break and lunch provided.

Register by the 21st of November.

This will be a hybrid event and zoom link will be provided via email after registration.

BLX Climbing Gymat the Mall of Scandinavia is offering a fantastic deal for KI people, including postdocs (our volunteers made sure of it 😉)! Every Friday, from 16:00 to 19:00, enjoy a jaw-dropping 50% off the regular entry fee using the code KIMMDD, where 'MMDD' represents the date (e.g., 'KI0818' for August 18th).

But wait, there's more! We've launched a WhatsApp group for KIPA climbers. Join us to stay updated on upcoming events, connect with fellow climbers, and keep your climbing spirit soaring!

BARMEDICUM is making a triumphant return! 🎉 Join us for KIPA's fabulous afterwork gathering!

Indulge in some well-deserved relaxation and mingle with an incredible community of postdocs and colleagues at our rejuvenating afterwork event. But that's not all – just like before, each Barmedicum night will be adorned with a captivating theme! Stay tuned for more enchanting details in our upcoming newsletter.

This Barmedicum is Halloween Quiz Night in collaboration with DSA!! 🎃 Trick or treat your way through our mysterious rounds, and may the most haunted team win! Prizes and Halloween decorations will be provided, so don't forget to bring your ghostly enthusiasm and unearthly spirit for a chance to win and immerse yourself in the chilling atmosphere. Quiz starts at 18.00!!

Next dates: 30/11 (details in the coming newsletters!).

No access to Biomedicum? No worries! We will share our contact details in the WhatsApp group on the day and someone will scan you in. You can join the WhatsApp here! All postdocs are welcome!

For further information or details contact: Francesco Righetti and Martina Bonatti

Location: Nya Carnebryggeriet (https://www.nyacarnegiebryggeriet.se/sv/start/) 

Price: TBD 

Mark your calendar! More information will come soon! It will be an experience with a limited number of participants. 

For further information or details contact: Annika Niehrs and Silvia Angori 

Location: Vaxholm 

We had bad luck with the weather during the summer, so let's see whether autumn will be better. The foliage in Vaxholm is spectacular! With an easy 10 km walk, we will explore the beauty of the Stockholm Archipelago. We'll take the SL boat from Strömkajen to Vaxholm in the morning and then go on a hiking tour of the island to fully explore it.  

Join us for a day of relaxation and connection with new KI postdocs in nature – as always, all friends, be they two-legged or four, are welcome! 

People who sign up will receive further details. 

For further information or details contact: Francesco Righetti and Elisa Raineri  

Price: TBD 

Explore the Enchanting World of Mushrooms with Us! Embark on a fascinating journey through the one of the Stockholm forests. 

About the Experience: 

Join us for a captivating day of discovery as we venture into the heart of the wilderness with a mushroom expert (look here: https://www.facebook.com/nordicmushroomguiding/). Participants will have the chance to learn about the diverse and magical world of mushrooms, from identifying edible delicacies to understanding the ecological importance of these mysterious organisms. This immersive experience promises an educational and unforgettable adventure for nature enthusiasts and curious minds alike. 

Mark your calendar! More information will come soon! It will be an experience with a limited number of participants. 

For further information or details contact: Martina Bonatti and Francesco Righetti 

Registration

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Considering a job in life science, but not sure what they actually mean with all the job titles? Come to this career seminar!

You will find out more about the jobs behind the titles: Medical Scientific Liaison, Scientific Advisor, Medical Advisor, Therapeutic Area Manager, Medical Writer, Pharmacovigilance Specialist, Regulatory Officer, Medical Information Manager, Quality Assurance Specialist, Product Manager, and Key Account Manager - among others.

The seminar will first focus on why the demand for Academics in the industry is growing and the diversity of positions suitable for Academics.

The seminar will also specify the requirements (if any) and how to plan for a career by:
• Optimizing your CV – Get recruiters interested
• Maximizing LinkedIn – How to visualize your competencies and increase traffic
• Interview training – Why should we hire you?

Target group

PhD students and postdoctoral researchers

About the speaker

Niclas Lindqvist
Lecturer - Medical Affairs. Owner and CEO of Svensk Medicin AB. A senior-level Scandinavian - Global Career Developer, Scientific marketeer, scientific advisor and dynamic product- and marketing specialist, qualified to practice in all areas of different therapeutic sectors. Over 25 years of experience in new launches, re-launches and documented success for several top essential products among the ten largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. Solid established network of top key decision makers in national and international recruitment.

Organizers

This event is organized by KI Career Service