PhD Impact
The PhD IMPACT project is an independent initiative from different branches of KTH staff (HR, Equality Office, professors and PhD students). Our goal is to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment, creating safe spaces for open dialogues about gender-related matters.
Our Vision
We believe in promoting awareness and knowledge to drive meaningful change and empower every individual. The idea is to amplify the conversation – so that it is heard by all – and boost equality.We envision a campus where diversity thrives, and equality is a cornerstone. We recognize the need for a cultural shift, and act on that by fostering knowledge sharing and dialogue for individuals of all genders. Our vision is to create a harmonious community where everyone feels valued and heard.
Values we stand by
Equality: Advocate for fairness and equality in all career levels and tracks at KTH.
Inclusivity: Embrace diversity and celebrate the richness it brings to our community.
Education: Promote continuous learning and awareness to break down barriers.
Support: Provide a supportive network for everyone to thrive.
Previous workshops
How to reduce inequalities in everyday life as a PhD
This crucial conversation will delve into recognizing discrimination and patterns of bias, how to react towards them, and most importantly, how to minimize them. We start with a seminar by Roh Petas (KTH Equality Office) followed by mediated discussions.
Gender inequalities in academic daily life
Information about how inequalities affects the personal life and the research outcome for a person not following the norm as a male person at KTH. What are the consequences for a PhD student that women's experiences and life are regarded less important than the male experience in the world as a whole? Learn about KTH:s policies regarding discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and victimization. With more knowledge about gender inequalities in the world and KTH and information about your rights as an employee at KTH:s we can take steps towards a brighter future.
Upcoming workshops
Inclusive language in Academia
When: 28 May, from 11.30 h to 13h. (Wraps are served starting at 11.15)
Location: H1
On this encounter we have invited Jane Bottomley and Susanna Lyne Lecturer in English and Swedish in communication and professional writing courses. They are co-authors of the KTH Guide to Scientific Writing in English. Inclusive language aims to be fair and unprejudiced. Inclusivity is about not expressing bias on the basis of characteristics such as gender, culture, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, age or religion. The conversation will be followed by mediated discussions.
Welcome!
The PhD Impact team
Kontakta oss på phdimpact@kth.se