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New vision shows the way
KTH´s new vision and overall goals show the way forward says Anders Söderholm, President of KTH. Published Nov 08, 2023Who we are and who we want to be. This is how President Anders Söderholm sums up the new goal and vision document for KTH's development over the next five years 2024-2028. "It is a compass showing wa...
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Facelift for the research support pages
Published Nov 06, 2023The part of KTH's intranet that targets researchers has received a facelift. The entry has been updated with new content and features, becoming a hub for information, support materials, and contacts t...
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KTH tests ways to merge digital studies with physical presence
KTH will broaden its recruitment through a new form of education. The idea is not for KTH teachers to go to learning centres to teach, but instead the courses are offered via Zoom. Photo: Fredrik Persson Published Nov 01, 2023How can KTH Royal Institute of Technology improve its country-wide recruitment? Can digital education still maintain a good social study environment? These are two questions KTH is trying to answer in...
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How to improve personal interaction
Group discussions at one of Ove Strind's workshops. Photo: Emma Ohlsson Published Oct 30, 2023KTH's efforts to improve the working climate are ongoing. It will be a win-win for everyone, says Hanna Tegel, group manager at CBH and one of 19 'coaches' who lead group exercises in the Treatment an...
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Former President of KTH Sigbritt Karlsson has passed away
Sigbritt Karlsson former President of KTH during six years. Published Oct 30, 2023Sigbritt Karlsson, former President of KTH, has passed away after a period of illness. She began her role as President on 12 November 2016 and concluded last November.
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KTH's commitment in Africa grows
KTH is working in more collaborations in research, education and innovation in eastern and southern Africa. (Photo: Fernando Barozza) Published Oct 10, 2023KTH is investing in further developing its collaborations in education, research and innovation with universities in eastern and southern Africa. "We work for collaboration on equal terms that will ...
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Participation boom in KTH's short courses
KTH offers more than 200 courses on everything from ethical hacking to cognitive science within the framework of Lifelong Learning. Photo: Jason Goodman/Unsplash Published Oct 05, 2023Last year, the number of applications and admissions to KTH's independent courses for professionals increased by 60 percent from term to term. The percentage of those completing the course was also si...
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In-depth analyses of Södertälje and Kista in the campus review
Two new reports is the next step in the overview of KTH´s campuses. Published Oct 03, 2023The in-depth analyses in the ongoing review of KTH's campuses are now complete. The studies show in clear figures and facts what it may mean to move operations from the Södertälje and Kista campuses ...
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More straightforward resource allocation on proposal
A review of how KTH's resources should be distributed has resulted in a series of proposals. Published Oct 03, 2023A model that better matches KTH today. This was one of the main ideas behind the investigation into how resources are allocated at KTH. "By reducing complexity, we want to try to create a more stra...
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KTH Researchers Gear Up for Upcoming Forskar Grand Prix
Published Sep 26, 2023In the Forskar Grand Prix, aspiring young researchers vie to convey their research in the most accessible and compelling manner within four minutes while facing scrutiny from a jury.
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A User-Friendly Visual Identity
Published Sep 25, 2023KTH is now receiving an updated visual identity that is more flexible, consistent, and better suited for digital channels. The revision is the result of a productive collaboration with employees from ...
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Campus that promotes community
Caroline Arehult, CEO of Akademiska hus, takes a selfie with all the speakers at the opening of Albano (Photo: Christer Gummeson). Published Sep 22, 2023With speeches, a quiz and the symbolic watering of an oak tree, the Albano campus was inaugurated. The hope is that the campus will strengthen the ties between KTH and Stockholm University, and promot...
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Faculty Boards are built for the future
From the first of January next year, the new Faculty Boards will be in place for increased collegial influence and responsibility. (Photo: KTH) Published Sep 07, 2023From 1 January next year, the new Faculty Boards will be in place and up and running at each school. “We hope that a lot of people will take the opportunity to help influence their school’s developm...
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Review of special research initiatives
Special research initiatives will be overviewed this autumn. Published Sep 05, 2023Research centres, platforms, strategic partnerships, research infrastructures and strategic research areas. These are all part of KTH’s range of special research initiatives, and they will now be revi...
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They look forward to an exciting autumn
Published Sep 05, 2023Anders Söderholm, President of KTH and Mikael Lindström, Deputy President are looking forward to the new academic year and talk about the work going on at KTH, such as campus review, new vision and ne...
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Safe and supportive atmosphere in KTH's staff choir
The choir gathered in the lunchroom at Brinellvägen 8 where the first rehearsal of the semester took place. Photo: KTH Published Sep 01, 2023The KTH Staff Choir is up and running for the autumn semester, and they welcome every staff member who enjoys singing with others. Everyone is welcome, from complete novices to seasoned pros. No previ...
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Does the security situation affect KTH?
Photo: Mourya Pranay on Unsplash Published Aug 22, 2023Recently, the Swedish Security Service raised the terrorism threat level in Sweden. The increase is a signal to all relevant societal actors that it's important to continue working to reduce the risk ...
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Anonymous examination could be introduced next year
Starting next year, KTH will introduce an anonymous examination. (Photo: KTH) Published Jun 27, 2023From spring term next year, KTH could be anonymising exam answers. This is the objective of a President’s decision at the end of May.
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“It’s about ensuring a functioning workday for everyone”
The project group consisting of Marie Larsson, Hans Wohlfarth and Charlotta Andersson Lund works to ensure that the support within the infrastructure is more coordinated and becomes more equivalent between the schools and between the different campuses. Photo: Magnus Glans. Published Jun 26, 2023KTH’s service functions are now being mapped, and lab safety is under review. The project group working on infrastructure in the merger project also discerns a need to define a number of roles and are...
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Tunnel boring under KTH Campus
Flygfoto över KTH Campus. Photo: Karlberg media AB. Published Jun 26, 2023A tunnel for electric cable is to be bored beneath KTH Campus, and a ventilation tower will be built in the campus area. The project is owned and managed by Svenska kraftnät and is part of a major inf...
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