"A manifestation for equality"
On Saturday 3 August, the Pride Parade will pass through Stockholm. KTH's President Anders Söderholm will walk in the parade for Academic Pride - a collaboration between universities and student organisations in the Stockholm area.
This year it is KTH's turn to coordinate Academic Pride, which aims to strengthen and demonstrate the importance of inclusive and equal work and study environments within academia.
"Everyone should feel welcome and included - something that is also included in our overall goals," says Anders Söderholm, President of KTH.
Have you been in the parade before?
"No, it's going to be fun I think and a real party and I'll probably be joined by some other presidents too."
You are the first time a KTH President has participated in Pride. What do you think about it?
"I see it as a manifestation of everyone's equal value and equality. And that's why it feels important. The fact that the academic world is open to everyone is also a quality issue."
Text: Jill Klackenberg