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SCI's work on inclusion

The School of Engineering Sciences (SCI) works to promote an inclusive working and learning environment where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to contribute.

During 2025–2026, SCI organised a series of JML workshops with doctoral students, postdocs, faculty members and other supervisors. The workshops and their results have been documented and now serve as a basis for further development at both department and school level.

Ongoing work – autumn 2026

Building on the results of the 2025–2026 JML workshops, SCI continues to address the issues and areas for improvement identified. Some examples include:

  • Inclusion in everyday activities: Issues relating to respectful treatment, a safe and supportive environment, and inclusion are being addressed through discussions at workplace meetings (APT) and other existing forums.

  • Applied Physics – workshop on 25 November 2026: The department will hold a workshop for all staff. Building on previous discussions, the workshop will focus on respectful treatment, inclusion and shared responsibility for the working environment.

  • SCI JML Group : The group supports and coordinates SCI's work on inclusion.

  • Continued dialogue with doctoral students and postdocs: Representatives of the Doctoral Student Council and postdocs have been invited to meet with the Heads of Department to follow up on the workshops and discuss the next steps.

Summary of the JML workshops 2025–2026

SCI has compiled a summary of how the workshops with doctoral students, postdocs, faculty members and other supervisors were conducted and their results. The summary highlights recurring themes and possible areas for improvement, including supervision, roles and expectations, support, contact points and inclusion.

The summary provides a basis for continued dialogue and development.

Read the summary (in Swedish):

Sammanställning av SCI_s JML-workshoppar 2025-2026.pdf (pdf 1.9 MB)

An English translation will be available at a later date.

Workshop Series 2025–2026

Autumn 2025 – doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers

The Head of School and the Heads of Department developed the workshop series. During the autumn, the Heads of Department held four workshops for doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers. Participants discussed their experiences, what they themselves could contribute, and which issues they would like faculty and other supervisors to address.

Spring 2026 – faculty and other supervisors

The departments held workshops with faculty and other supervisors. The discussions built on the issues raised by doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers.

Recurring themes included:

  • Supervision, roles, expectations and dependency relationships.

  • Support, a sense of safety and clear channels for seeking help.

  • Interpersonal conduct, workplace culture and inclusion.

  • Feedback and follow-up.

At KTH, work on gender equality, diversity and equal opportunities is collectively referred to as JML .

Workshop for PhDs and postdocs 2025.
Workshop for PhDs and postdocs 2025.