Higher Seminar Autumn 2026
The Higher Seminar is the colloquium series of the Division of History of Science, Technology and Environment at KTH. Invited guests as well as our own researchers presents seminar on themes from our core areas of history. Colloquia are held in the seminar room at the Division (Teknikringen 74 D, level 5) if nothing else is noted.
7 September, 13.15-14.45
The Apes of Wrath: how baboons helped invent the human
Prof. Sandra Swart, Stellenbosch University
21 September, 13.15-14.45
PM-seminar
Nat Arslan, KTH
5 October, 13.15-14.45
“Methane Lends You a Helping Hand”: The Rise of Natural Gas in Italy (1945–1995)
Filippo De Chirico, Università Roma Tre
19 October, 13.15-14.45
Blue colonialism in contemporary cinema
Ignacio Martínez Armas, Universitat de les Illes Balears
2 November, 13.15-14.45
Mining Inheritances: Bergslagen
Caroline Ektander, visiting guest
16 November, 13.15-14.45
PM-seminar
Felicia Fahlin, KTH
30 November, 13.15-14.45
TBC
14 December, 13.15-14.45
Mid-seminar
Jakob Henningsson, KTH