Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health (CBH)

A new recruitment committee has been formed under the CBH Faculty Board. The committee will prepare employment matters that were previously handled by KTH's central Appointments Board.

‘"I hope it will lead to better support when making new recruitments. It's good to make decisions at the school where we have knowledge and understanding of our subject areas and the conditions of the organisation," says Amelie Eriksson Karlström, Head of School at CBH.

Starting on 1 February, Peter Dinér will assume the position of Head of the department of Chemistry. He succeeds Istvan Furo, who has chosen to step down from the role after several years in the position. The role involves responsibility for the department's operations.

”KTH is currently undergoing a period of transformation in terms of its campus, organisation, facilities, and faculty funding, which will require a dynamic organisation capable of adapting to changing conditions,” says Peter Dinér.

Melina Nyberg is new as Service Coordinator at CBH and will replace Moa Nilsson, who is on parental leave.

“If you contact service@cbh.kth.se, I am one of the people who will help you. We deal with matters relating to access cards, catering, events/concessions, dissertations, purchasing, travel, room bookings, referrals and advice for CBH School staff.”

Female doctoral students are particularly vulnerable to inappropriate behaviour and sexual harassment, according to a report produced by two KTH researchers in gender studies earlier this year.

The PhD Impact project wanted to do something about it and during 2024 they have organised seven workshops with themes related to inclusion, norms and power. The goal has been to empower the doctoral students to recognize discrimination, especially in the context of Swedish law and KTH’s guidelines.

The next step in the development of KTH's University Administration, UA, is that staff in HR, finance and communication will be co-organized within each area from the first of April 2024. This is one of several points decided by the President in an orientation decision on how UA will be organized in the future.

The CBH School works actively for a sustainable development on several levels. Our research and education contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we have an environmental management system and is a workplace that strives for increased sustainability in our daily processes.

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