News in sustainability
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Ink coating could enable devices powered by heat
A piece of film is coated in thermoelectric ink. Published Jun 15, 2022Researchers at KTH report that they are closing in on a way to replace batteries for wearables and low-power applications in the internet of things (IoT). The answer lies in an ink coating that enable...
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KTH researchers behind breakthrough set to halve data centre energy consumption
Published Jun 14, 2022Researchers at KTH have found a way to improve the efficiency of the world’s internet servers. By co-ordinating data traffic, they have succeeded in increasing the speed of computations and data trans...
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"Uber for tailors" wins Sustainable Fashion Challenge
Amanda Jonsson, Leone Lee, Axel Andersson and Eric Bojs are the founders of Pastisch, an "Uber for tailors" that won Sustainable Fashion Challenge. Published Jun 08, 2022Amanda Jonsson puts a pair of worn-out shoes in a bag. If all goes well, they will be back in a week, good as new. After half an hour’s interview, Pastisch, an "Uber for tailors", has secured their fi...
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100 students behind advanced new racing car
16 nations and more than 100 KTH students have jointly developed and built a new driverless racing car. Photo: Peter Ardell. Published Jun 07, 2022Since 2004, students at KTH have built no fewer than 15 racing cars. And now, number 16 is here. A brand new driverless vehicle, designed and built from scratch, with electrical and four-wheel drive a...
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Energy research helps boost heat pumps in the U.S.
Nelson Sommerfeldt is a small-town kid working as a researcher in exotic Stockholm. Published Jun 07, 2022Researcher Nelson Sommerfeldt is spreading the impact of Swedish energy research. With the U.S. University Michigan Tech, KTH now helps decarbonize home heating on a new continent.
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Joint Stockholm Trio initiative for sustainable actions
The Stockholm Trio's initiative to find sustainable solutions together extends over several years.. Published Jun 01, 2022Combine skills, offer attractive studies and be a contact hub for partners. This is the vision behind Stockholm Trio for Sustainable Actions – a new initiative from Karolinska Institutet, the Royal In...
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Good results in environmental audit
Published May 24, 2022On April 6-7, the annual external audit of KTH's certified environmental management system was carried out. The purpose was to ensure that the management system is appropriate to meet KTH's sustainabi...
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The model ambassador who counts on ecosystem services
Urban trees deliver ecosystem services, e.g. by regulating temperature. Photo: Johan C Thorburn, KTH Published May 24, 2022By including relevant aspects of sustainability and having a longer time perspective it is possible to get a better view of systems and how they can be used sustainably. This insight is one of the fou...
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Newsmakers at KTH
Published May 18, 2022Who has received what when it comes to funding? What findings, results and researchers have attracted attention outside KTH? Under the vignette Newsmakers, we provide a selection of the latest news an...
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KTH Climate Action Centre mobilises forces
“At this point, we know which paths lead to a safer climate. We have most of the technologies we need to achieve the climate goals. Now we need to create a series of infrastructural and societal changes in order to reach the finish line. That is the goal of our research at KTH’s Climate Action Centre,” says Francesco Fuso Nerini, Director of the centre. (Photo: Mostphotos) Published May 11, 2022Global environmental action is headed in the right direction, but it’s progressing too slowly, states Francesco Fuso Nerini, Director of KTH Climate Action Centre. “We need a swift and radical reduct...
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He paves the way for sustainable transport with a combination of data sources
Photo: Vlad Fonsark, pexels.com Published May 11, 2022Imagine an app that could plan your trip, combining different modes of sustainable transport, and guide you in real time to arrive at a specific time while maximizing shade from tree canopies along th...
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KTH partners with the World Bank in supporting energy access and climate action planning
Global Electrification Platform, sample results for Ethiopia. Published May 06, 2022A new collaboration between KTH Climate Action Centre, the KTH division of Energy Systems and the World Bank will support countries working with the World Bank to align electrification targets with th...
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Sustainable development requires cooperation
Anders Karlsson wants to see closer cooperation between Asia and the Western world in matters concerning sustainable development. He is project manager of the science publisher Elsevier and is participating in a panel at the science conference, THE Innovation and Impact Summit. (Photo: Marc Femenia) Published Apr 28, 2022That academia, business, authorities and industry representatives do things together is the way forward to drive sustainable development. This is the opinion of Anders Karlsson, Vice President, leadi...
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Survey ranks KTH 42nd in world for sustainability impact
KTH continues to rank high in impact on sustainability. (Photo: Petter Karlberg) Published Apr 28, 2022In a global survey of 1,406 universities, KTH was ranked 42nd for its impact in addressing urgent global challenges such as global warming, urbanization and innovation. Published yesterday by Times Hi...
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Collaboration to visualize air quality in Stockholm
Visualising airborne pollutants is important in helping people understand how serious an issue this is. Photo: Mike Kienle Published Apr 21, 2022Cities suffer from air pollution, and Stockholm is no exception. Researchers at KTH are working to develop technology to show where in the city the air is the worst to breathe, so that pedestrians and...
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His thesis sheds light on organizational challenges
Olli Vigren. Foto: Privat Published Apr 20, 2022Olli Vigren is a doctoral student at the Department of Real Estate and Construction Management. He researches how the industry can solve organizational and managerial problems related to digitalisatio...
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New glasses can pave way for new battery standard
Published Apr 19, 2022A new type of Na-based glasses may unlock the potential for a new battery standard that can contribute to the transition to a sustainable and affordable energy system.
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Olga Kordas is among this year's most powerful in sustainability
Published Apr 13, 2022The year's most powerful in sustainability has been named. This year, the jury has selected 101 people who all make significant contributions to make Sweden more sustainable. One of these is Associate...
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Fashion, technology and sustainability fit like a glove
The models at the fashion show on Sustsainable Fashion Day. Back row from left: Saga Berneryd Therese Viksten, Michelle Bill, Romina Thomaj, Brenda Coutinho, Lucas Dahlgren, Ebba Flykt and Ellen Olsson. In front of them: Carlos Seger and Katarina Lindmark. All are students at KTH except Therese Viksten, who is a lawyer at KTH Innovation. Photo: Fredrik Persson. Published Apr 08, 2022A fashion show with garments made from grape skins or recycled jeans. Fashion Tech Expo where various innovation companies in sustainable fashion showed off their solutions. A panel discussion of wher...
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Students advise city on its plans to reverse neighborhoods’ isolation
“What they delivered was creative and bold thinking, and they presented it in a very clear, pedagogical way," says Eskilstuna planning project manager Robert Gremalm. Left to right, Moa Holmqvist, Helin Celep, Shuming Rao and Moa Ribjer. (Photo: David Callahan) Published Apr 05, 2022Social and physical segregation are two of the problems one Swedish city hopes to reverse with a little help from students at KTH.
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