Professor in Radiology proposed as new Pro-Vice-Chancellor

27 April 2016

Katrine Åhlström Riklund, professor in Diagnostic Radiology, has been proposed as the new Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Umeå University for the six-year term 1 July 2016 – 30 June 2022. According to practice, the upcoming Vice-Chancellor, Hans Adolfsson, made the proposal, which has now been forwarded to the Umeå University Hearing Assembly for final approval.

Katrine Åhlström Riklund suggested as new Pro-Vice-Chancellor

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The proposal suggests that Katrine Åhlström Riklund fulfils the key criteria in her future role as the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, a role which functions as a deputy head of the University. She is a highly qualified researcher with advanced scientific and educational qualifications. She also has experience of qualified academic leadership, for instance as Head of Department, Vice Dean and as chairperson of the Board at Örebro University.

Hans Adolfsson has established that Katrine Åhlström Riklund has a wide circle of contacts both nationally and internationally. She also has experience of collaboration with society, not only in her role as programme director and responsible for the regionalisation of the Medical Programme at Umeå University in collaboration with the three most northern county councils in Sweden. Katrine Åhlström Riklund is an analytical and strong person and as a leader, she has the ability to gain support for ideas, implement them and follow up on decisions made.

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