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Gender equality and diversity at IPU

The work with gender equality, diversity and equal conditions (JML) differs between the schools at KTH. At Production Engineering, there is both a representative at management level that works with strategic issues and a group consisting of local representatives.

KTH has a set of values based on democracy, the equal value of persons, human freedoms and rights, and a free and open discussion. Equality between women and men, and distancing oneself from all forms of discrimination are both a quality issue and an obvious part of KTH's values. Gender equality and diversity among employees and students is also an important resource for KTH.

KTH's mission within gender equality, diversity and equal conditions

KTH has two main assignments regarding gender equality, diversity and equal conditions at the university. The first is the assignment based on the Discrimination Act and the seven grounds of discrimination. The second assignment is Gender Equality Integration, where universities and colleges must develop a plan for how the higher education institution intends to develop the work with gender equality integration.

Local organisation and activities

We work on three levels to meet the assignments

  1. There are seven grounds for discrimination. If you experience something that should be reported, contact your nearest manager or HR manager at the ITM school. Report discrimination or harassment
  2. A conscious leadership is needed to make a change. ITM's Management team works strategically to implement gender equality, diversity and equal conditions in various processes.
  3. The school's JML group advises the school management on JML-related issues.

ITM JML Group

The purpose and mission of the School's JML Group is to advise the School's management on JML-related issues and consists of individuals representing the full breadth of the School's activities and organization: directors of studies, program directors, janitors, professors, administrators, managers and staff. The group's agenda for the coming years includes developing reform agendas and development plans for JML in the School's main missions: teaching and research.

Head of the ITM School is responsible for the JML work.