Karolinska Institute - Medicinska Föreningen
Public Health Section
The section for students of master’s programmes in health at Karolinska Institutet.
About us
The Public Health Section (PHS) is part of Medicinska Föreningen and represents students from 6 global Master’s programs at Karolinska Institutet:• Public Health Sciences - Epidemiology/ Health Promotion and Prevention;
• Global Health;
• Health Economics, Policy and Management;
• Health Informatics;
• Bioentrepreneurship;
• Erasmus Mundus Join Masters Programme in Public Health Disaster.We meet once a month to share ideas, give feedback, and plan activities that help students connect and build networks. There are also several events will be organized during the semester. Both Swedish and international students are always welcome to join our meetings and events.Want to get involved or learn more?
Reach out to us. We’d love to hear from you!
Infopub
📅 5 September 2025 | 4:00–6:00 pm
📍 Medicinska Föreningens Union House,
Nobels väg 10
This is the chance to discover student life at Karolinska Institutet and Medicinska Föreningen. Explore the different sections, committees, and student groups, meet representatives, and learn how you can get involved. Whether you’re interested in improving education, joining social events, or finding new hobbies — Infopub is the place to start! No ticket required.
BBQ event
📅 9 September 2025 | 5:00 PM - late
📍 Uteklassrummet Yggdrasil
Join us for a relaxed evening of food, friends, and fun as PHS collaborates with PBU and the Stockholm Trio Universities for a summer BBQ!
🔥 Expect good food fresh off the grill, music, games, and plenty of opportunities to meet new people across KI, SU, and KTH.
👉 More info and registration via the button below.
Plant-based Universities - PBU Launch
📅 12 September 2025 | 3:00 PM
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Join us at KI Fun Run 2025 — a fun afternoon of running, walking, cheering, food and music! Everyone at KI is welcome, whether individually or in a team. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy this lively community event.
👉 More info and registration will be opened soon.
KI Fun Run 2025
📅 25 September 2025 | 3:45 pm – 7:00 pm
📍 Campus Solna
Join us at KI Fun Run 2025 — a fun afternoon of running, walking, cheering, food and music! Everyone at KI is welcome, whether individually or in a team. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy this lively community event.
👉 More info and registration via the button below.
LinkedIn Photoshoot 2025
📅 September, 2025
📍Solna Campus
👉 More info and registration will be updated soon
UNICEF Study Visit
📅 1 October 2025 | 3 pm – 4:15 pm
📍 United Nations Children's Fund, 10420 Stockholm, Sweden
An unique opportunity to visit the UNICEF Innovations Office in Stockholm! Learn about UNICEF’s global mission, discover how innovation drives solutions for children worldwide, and get insights into current projects and challenges.
This study visit is open to students from Karolinska Institutet. It’s a chance to connect theory with practice, meet professionals working in global health and child rights, and be inspired by one of the world’s leading humanitarian organisations.
🔗 Registration link will be available soon – stay tuned!
Mental Health Panel discussion
📅 10 October 2025 | 4:30 PM
📍 Campus Solna
👉 More info and registration will be public soon
KI Master Thesis Fair
📅 October 9, 2025 | 15:00 – 17:00
📍 Karolinska Institutet -Campus Solna
Join the KI Master’s Thesis Fair to connect with companies, public sector organisations, and students from KI’s international master’s programmes. The fair offers a unique opportunity to network, present thesis projects, and prepare for the 20-week degree projects in spring 2026.
👉 Information and registration is in the button
Beyond the Thesis Panel Discussion
📅 October 16, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
📍Frankinsalen
👉 More info and registration will be public soon
Open Board Meeting
📅 Monthly
📍 Karolinska Institutet
The Public Health Section (PHS) Board meets monthly together with student representatives, class representatives, and students from our six master’s programmes to exchange updates, discuss feedback on education, and share information about upcoming events.
Stay Connected with PHS 💬
As a student in one of our master’s programmes - get involved, join our activities, and help us shape student life at KI!
Public Health Section (PHS)
The student section for international master’s programmes in health at Karolinska Institutet.