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Feeling safe at the station – a question of fairness
If certain groups feel that they cannot travel safely, it becomes a question of equality, says Vania Ceccato, professor of urban planning. (Photo: Christer Gummeson) Published Nov 17, 2025The feeling of safety at Swedish railway stations varies significantly between different groups. Women, LGBTQI people and people with disabilities more often feel unsafe in station environments, which...
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How she reveals hidden norms
The design of technical products often signals narrow ideas about who the user is expected to be, according to Karin Ehrnberger. (Photo: Christer Gummeson) Published Nov 17, 2025The design of technical gadgets influences more than we think – from our behaviour to who is welcomed or excluded. Researcher and industrial designer Karin Ehrnberger shows how design can reveal norms...
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Turning deepfake porn into a design challenge
Alejandra Gómez Ortega and Madeline Balaam present their photo booth, which generates implicit images of its subjects. Photo: Anna Gullers Published Nov 17, 2025It takes one photo and five minutes and your face could appear in a fake porn video. KTH researchers Madeline Balaam och Alejandra Gómez Ortega are investigating how generative AI fuels this form of a...
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Newly funded KTH projects reimagine public climate communication
KTH researchers Karin Bradley and Luigia Brandimarte. Published Nov 14, 2025KTH Climate Action Fellows Luigia Brandimarte and Karin Bradley have received project funding through Formas’ call “Effect! From Research to Impact.” Each project has been awarded nearly 4 million SEK...
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Finding abundant elements for greener batteries
Published Nov 13, 2025As the demand for greener energy storage grows, researchers are looking beyond traditional lithium-ion batteries toward more sustainable and abundant options like sodium- and calcium-ion batteries for...
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New web platform accelerates greener freight transport
The platform offers an interactive map that helps users plan routes primarily by rail. Photo: Michael Erhardsson, Mostphotos. Published Nov 12, 2025A web platform developed by researchers at KTH, among others, will facilitate planning and logistics for transporting goods by rail.
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Nuclear power in a warmer climate
Per Högselius wants to see an open and level-headed debate about the pros and cons of nuclear power. (Photo: Christer Gummeson) Published Nov 12, 2025How will nuclear power cope with climate change? A new book, edited by historian of technology Per Högselius, examines how a warmer climate and water shortages could affect nuclear power plants.
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Dual-Motive Complexity of Sustainable Investments: Exploring Individual Investors' Decision-Making P
Published Nov 05, 2025Ida Ayu Agung Faradynawati, Division of Real Estate Business and Financial Systems, will defend her doctoral thesis on Thursday 20 November 2025.
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Council awards 155 million Swedish crowns to KTH research
A total of 36 KTH researchers receive grants from the Swedish Research Council. Photo: KTH Published Nov 03, 2025A total of 36 researchers at KTH will receive 155 million Swedish crowns in grants from the Swedish Research Council's major distribution within natural sciences and technology. The KTH projects recei...
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KTH professor receives prestigious geoscience award
Prosun Bhattacharya (centre) works at the Department of Sustainable Development, Environmental Science and Engineering at KTH. Photo: R. Olsson KTH Published Oct 29, 2025Thanks to research developed by KTH, more than one million people have gained access to safe drinking water with life-saving health benefits. Professor Prosun Bhattacharya has now been awarded one of ...
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Doubtful climate gains from seaweed feed
Methane emissions, mostly from cow burps, contribute more to global warming than carbon dioxide. (Photo: Mostphotos) Published Oct 29, 2025Seaweed in animal feed has been highlighted to reduce the impact of cattle on the climate. However, new findings from KTH show that the alleged benefits may disappear when the entire life cycle is con...
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Two SEED researchers receive the Formas Career Grant for Early-career Researchers
Published Oct 27, 2025Two young researchers from Department of Sustainable Development, Environmental Science and Engineering (SEED) receive the Formas Career Grant for Early-career Researchers. The funded researchers are ...
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Prestigious IEEE award to EECS associate professor
Qianwen Xu receives IEEE award during the awards ceremony in Madrid Published Oct 22, 2025Last week Qianwen Xu, associate professor at EECS’ Division of Electric Power and Energy Systems received the J. David Irwin Early Career Award from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Enginee...
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KTH initiative paves the way for new nuclear energy lab
Pär Olsson, Professor of Physics and Nuclear Materials and Head of the Department of Physics at KTH. Photo: Jon Lindhe Published Oct 21, 2025One of KTH's strategic research initiatives has paid off in the form of substantial research grants from the Swedish Energy Agency. Two projects have secured the entire SEK 50 million grant – and a bi...
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The idea that got Sweden moving
Carina Haak, founder of Fritidsbanken, wants to enable more people to find joy in sports and outdoor activities. (Photo: Private) Published Oct 21, 2025From a small premises in Deje to a movement that has spread throughout Sweden. Today, Fritidsbanken lends out millions of sports and leisure items – and has become a natural part of life for many. Now...
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Opinion piece in SvD
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InspireReads Mobile Library
InspireReads’ first stop is the KTH Library. Published Oct 20, 2025This autumn, the InspireReads book collection will be found in different locations around KTH’s campus. Don’t miss the opportunity to discover new perspectives and thought-provoking books, take part i...
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Björn Glaser new professor in Experimental Kinetics of Metallurgy
Björn Glaser was appointed professor at the department of Materials Science and Engineering in 2025. Published Oct 17, 2025Earlier this year Björn Glaser has been appointed as professor at KTH in Experimental Kinetics of Metallurgy.
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InspireTalks – talks on innovation and gender equality
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The winner of the Energy Management course project announced
Presenting students, jury members and course teachers. Published Oct 15, 2025KTH students have designed a smarter and more sustainable Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. Team Nyarugenge 3 came through as a winner in the annual competition.
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