The process to appoint new heads of department for five of the school’s six departments for the upcoming term of office, 1 January 2027 – 31 December 2030, is now being initiated. |
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Employers need to pay more attention to the needs of the organisation when designing their offices, according to Christina Bodin Danielsson, KTH, one of the researchers behind a study on how office environments affect employees. (Photo: Mostphotos and Annika af Klercker) | | |
The Material Cloud Film FestivalUncovering the hidden human & environmental costs of AI The Marie Skłodowska-Curie project LIBRA, supported by the KTH Environmental Humanities Laboratory, the Swedish Red Cross, ForumCiv, Digital Futures and the Centre for Anthropocene History proudly announce The Material Cloud Film Festival, a three-night film festival exploring the often unseen material realities behind artificial intelligence, including labour conditions, extractive supply chains, and power concentration. Read more, see full program and register
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Seminar: 10 New Insights in Climate Science - where do we go from here?Presentation and Panel Discussions
What are the latest insights in climate science? How does ongoing research at KTH seek to offer climate solutions? What do policy makers need from the research community to turn insights to action? Join us for a thought-provoking seminar seeking to answer these questions, and many more! A light lunch will be provided for registered participants. Time: Thu 2026-03-12 12.00 - 13.30 Location: Arenan, KTH Innovation Office, Teknikringen Read more and register | | | | |
Is A River Alive? A conversation with Robert Macfarlane
We are thrilled to welcome acclaimed author and professor Robert Macfarlane to the KTH Environmental Humanities Laboratory, who will be talking at KTH about his newest book “Is a River Alive?”, in a conversation with Pella Thiel, moderated by Ingrid Rieser. Time: Thu 2026-03-12 17.30 Location: A108, Architect School, KTH Campus Language: English Read more and register | | | | | |
Nicholas Niemen. Foto: Jon Lindhe.
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Architect from KTH exhibits at ArkDes
| Nicholas Niemen's curiosity got him locked in a construction site in Frihamnen, but it also gave rise to the idea of creating furniture from recycled building materials. Now, the designer from KTH is showing his creations at ArkDes' exhibition Young Swedish Design 2026. Read more
Arkitekt från KTH ställer ut på ArkDes
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Webinars: SafePlaces Network
The SafePlaces Network at KTH invites you to two lunch webinars where current research on safety, security, and the urban environment will be presented and discussed.
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"Explosions in Stockholm – Location and Environmental Features"Explosions in Sweden have drawn extensive media and research attention, yet far less is known about the environments where they occur. In this lunch webinar, Prof. Vania Ceccato and Alvar Almgren (KTH) present findings on the spatial and temporal patterns of explosions in the Stockholm region, as well as the physical and social factors shaping risk. Using GIS, field observations, and regression analysis, the study highlights concentration patterns, repeat incidents, and weakened guardianship in residential areas. Read the final report for the full results Time: 27 February at 12:00–13:00 (CET) Venue: Zoom Sign up for the webinar
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"Voices and Views from Stockholm’s Parks – A Crowdsourced Snapshot" How do people experience Stockholm’s parks in their everyday lives? This lunch webinar presents insights from Parkpuls, a crowdsourced research initiative capturing voices, perceptions, and patterns of use across the city’s green spaces. Lisa Josefsson, Prof. Vania Ceccato, and Dr. Andrea Nascetti share findings on safety, inclusion, and everyday park experiences, highlighting how digital participation can inform urban planning and place management. Time: 5 March at 12:00–13:00 (CET) Venue: Zoom Sign up for the webinar
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The Eurocard FUP card will be discontinued on February 28, 2026As previously announced, the Eurocard FUP card (company credit card with personal liability) will be discontinued on February 28, 2026 due to SEB deciding to no longer provide this service. This type of payment card is no longer available under the government framework agreements.
Read more Eurocard FUP-kort avslutas den 28 februari 2026
| From Canada to KTH – An International Leap to a New Life
Curiosity about the world and a strong desire for an international perspective led Samantha Arpas to leave Canada for studies at KTH Royal Institute of Technology.– I was drawn to the university’s close connection to industry. The strong career focus of the programs and all the events where KTH students can meet companies were decisive for me – and for the career I have today, she says.
Read more Från Kanada till KTH – ett internationellt kliv till ett nytt liv | | | | |
Method to extract Baltic phosphorus may ease Europe's reliance on fertilizer imports
The Baltic Sea is one of the world’s most oxygen-depleted major bodies of water. The reason is excessive concentrations of phosphorus, an element essential for life—and an important ingredient in fertilizer. New research shows a way to possibly convert this problem into a resource that reduces Europe’s dependency on phosphate mining while revitalizing the Baltic ecosystem. Read more Teknik för att utvinna fosfor ur Östersjön kan minska Europas beroende av nödvändig gödselingrediens
| | | | | Help with the application process for conferences and congresses
Hosting an international conference or congress offers great opportunities for both academia and the destination. At the same time, the application process is often complex and competitive. KTH's procured supplier Meetx offers free support throughout the application process in close collaboration with Stockholm Business Region and other local actors. Read more Hjälp med ansökningsprocessen för konferenser och kongresser | | | | | Nominate for the Levi PrizeEvery year, Sveriges Ingenjörer awards the Levi Prize to highlight the role of engineers in developing a good work environment. Nominate an engineering colleague, teacher, or supervisor who is passionate about and applies their engineering expertise to creating a good work environment — for example within ergonomics, design, accessibility, processes, or similar areas. Prize amount: 50,000 SEK. Submit your nomination no later than April 5, 2026. Läs mer | | | | | Fuglesang coordinates research school on spaceSince 1 January, professor in Space travel Christer Fuglesang is coordinating a national research school about space.
The aim is to establish a framework for doctoral education in space, bolster Swedish space research and boost the number of qualified professionals.
Read more Fuglesang samordnar forskarskola om rymden
| | | | | He knows how the brain warps on impactWhen alpine stars crash and hockey players collide at full speed, most viewers gasp at the drama. Svein Kleiven sees something more. As a professor of neuronics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, he has spent nearly three decades studying how the brain is injured, and how the right protection can prevent lasting damage.
Read more Han vet hur hjärnan deformeras när olyckan är framme
| | | | | The annual report is completedKTH's annual report is now available. Anna Björklund, who led the work on the report, encourages people to read it and answers a few questions.
Read more Årsredovisningen 2025 är klar
| | | | | | | Anders Söderholm's blog: Valuable and inspiring commitment"A spirit of openness and strong commitment defined the atmosphere when the Student Union Council — the highest decision-making body of the THS Student Union at KTH — gathered the other evening. Once again, I was reminded of the vital role that the THS Student Union plays in KTH’s success," writes KTH president Anders Söderholm. Read more Engagemang som inspirerar och imponerar
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Join Riksteatern’s AI.DENTITY tourKTH has been invited by Riksteatern to take part in the interactive performance AI.DENTITY. The performance combines AI technology with active audience participation and is complemented by KTH researchers who share their expertise and answer questions. By engaging in direct dialogue, the audience becomes co-creators of a unique experience. The aim is to counter disinformation, reduce fear about the future, and create inclusive dialogue across different social groups. Please note: you do not need to be an “AI researcher” to participate. Your research may be in many different fields where AI is integrated. Read more and confirm your interest as soon as possible Delta i Riksteaterns turné AI.DENTITY
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Unite!
Seed Fund – Apply for Funding
Have a collaborative project but lack funding? The Seed Fund supports new collaborations in Teaching & Learning, Research & PhD, and Student Activities across the Unite! alliance. Deadline: 20 March 2026. Learn more and apply Unite! Research School for Doctoral Students KTH offers up to 20 Erasmus+ travel grants for the Unite! Research School at Politecnico di Torino, 11–15 May 2026. Registration is free and includes accommodation and meals. Sign up by 15 March Well-being Workshop Series for Doctoral Students Join interactive Zoom sessions to boost well-being, build connection and gain practical tools for academic success. 3 March: From Self-Doubt to Confidence: Boost your Next Speech Unite! Interactive workshops
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KTH – IIT Madras Seed Fund Call:
Advancing Sustainability through Strategic Research
Collaboration
Take the chance to initiate or develop new research partnerships with researchers at KTH’s strategic partner, IIT Madras in India. This seed funding opportunity is open to applications from all research areas at KTH. The call is open until 15th March 2026. Applicants from any discipline are encouraged to submit proposals under the following disciplines (but not limited to): - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Cyber-security
- Decarbonisation
- Climate Change
- Green Hydrogen
- Digital Twin technologies
Interdisciplinary and innovative approaches are strongly encouraged. Read more | | | Announcement of scholarshipsThe Announcement of scholarships regarding travel scholarships for The general travel foundations, The KTH foundation for Science and Higher Education as well as The Anders Lindstedt foundation is open from February 15 – March 15. Applications are submitted electronically via the application form on the website. | | | Course: Research project management, RPM
Professional development for administrative research project managers – take the step towards larger and more successful projects! The Research Support Office offers a training programme tailored for those who manage, lead and coordinate collaborative research projects. The course provides development in methods and tools for the effective management and coordination of research projects involving multiple partners. Course dates: 20 April to 12 June Register before 10 April. Read more | | | Information for teaching staff | Fika chat on the generative AI tool NotebookLMWhat is NotebookLM, and how can you use it as a complement to other generative AI chat tools? KTH now has an approved licence for several generative AI tools, including a Google Cloud licence. Watch a live demo by Erik Wallström (Google) and hear how the tool has helped Joakim Lilliesköld in his everyday work. Find links and info on podcast #73
| | | | | Fika chat on Vision 2027/2028 One year left until the future is here – how close can a fictional 10-year education catalogue be to reality? In episode 74, the catalogue's initiator, Gunnar Karlsson, and Sverker Janson (RISE) discuss with Gunnar Tibert and Marcus Lithander in the Maxistudio KTHB about fiction, vision, and reality for KTH's educational activities. Find links, info and the catalogue #74
| | | | | Free to Think 2025Welcome to the seminar series Democracy and Academic Freedom. Free to Think is a report produced by Scholars at Risk highlighting threats to academic freedom. Meet Amy Kapit, who will tell you more. Free to Think 2025 – Friday 6 March 12:10–13:00 (Zoom) | | | | Take control of your research data – get started with a data management plan
Having a plan and documentation for your data management practices will simplify your research process and your life! Join us to learn how to create a data management plan.
Friday 4 March 12:15–13:00 (Zoom)
| | | | | | 5000 hits – how to manage large search resultsIn this webinar we present different strategies to handle a large search result, both manual strategies and strategies where you use tools and programs. Friday 6 March at 10:15–12:00 (Zoom) | | | | | |
ABE in mediaDärför överlever din gamla kvartersbutik, Sofia Wiberg, Sveriges Radio P1
Ny studie: Kontorstyp påverkar hälsa och arbetsklimat, Christina Bodin Danielsson, Arkitekten
Gamla Kiruna kunde ha återbrukats – blev bränsle, Erik Stenberg, TT, Svenska Dagbladet m fl
Vi har en gemensam
skuld för klimatkrisen, Sverker Sörlin, Sydsvenskan
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gått förlorade”, Erik Stenberg, Dagens Industri
Experten om Kiruna: ”Enorma resurser har redan gått förlorade”, Erik Stenberg, Byggindustrin
Kontorets utformning påverkar arbetsmiljö och mående, Christina Bodin Danielsson, Dagens PS
Så påverkar kontorsdesignen hur medarbetarna mår,
Christina Bodin Danielsson, Aktuellt i Politiken Kinesiska Temu skickar 75 000 paket till Sverige om dagen – vi kan få dem att inte göra det, Sverker Sörlin, Helsingborgs Dagblad | ABE public defence of doctoral theses, licentiate seminars and docent lectures | | |
Events, seminars and webinarsFri 2026-02-27, SafePlaces Network, Explosions in Stockholm – Location and Environmental Features Mon 2026-03-02, BLUEPORT
webinar series Zoom link: Methods: Mapping, sounding, and ethnographic ways of knowing (13–16) Wed 2026-03-04, KTH Library: Take control of your research data – get started with a data management plan
Tor 2026-03-05, Resultatkonferens trafik och region 2026 Tor 2026-03-05, Begränsad fossilreklam – ett klimatredskap för kommuner och regioner, med Hanna Eggestrand och Karin Bradley Thu 2026-03-05, SafePlaces Network, Voices and Views from Stockholm’s Parks – A Crowdsourced Snapshot Mon 2026-03-09, BLUEPORT webinar series Zoom link: Rethinking place, rethinking planning
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Tue 2026-03-10, Transplace, Ways of Seeing Care: Open Lecture with Elke Krasny
Tor 2026-03-12, Energi & Miljödagarna 2026, Framtidens hållbara byggnader – Lund, med Torun Widström Thu 2026-03-12, KTH Climate Action Centre seminar: 10 New Insights in Climate Science – where do we go from here?, with Karin Bradley and Zahra Kalantari Thu 2026-03-12, KTH EHL: Is A River Alive? A conversation with Robert Macfarlane Wed 2026-03-18, Transplace, Urban Planning and Physical Determinism: Open Lecture with Dominic Stead
Mon 2026-03-30, BLUEPORT webinar series Zoom link: Operational landscapes and environmental thought & design (13–16)
Mon 2026-04-13, BLUEPORT webinar series Zoom link: Methods: Walking as research, storytelling as design
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Miscellaneous
Congratulations Till Grüne-Yanoff at the Division of philosophy, for being elected a member of Leopoldina, the oldest continuously existing scientific academy in the world. Leopoldina is situated in Germany and has two major objectives: providing scientific advice to policy-makers and the public and representing the German scientific community on committees in which predominantly national academies are active. | |
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