Hi, , UKÄ review this autumn and lots of new faces |
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Andreas
Alm Arvidsson, Education administration manager at ITM
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UKÄ
review and lower student intake
This autumn
brings several important developments for education at ITM. We spoke to Andreas
Alm Arvidsson about student admissions, upcoming UKÄ reviews, feedback from
faculty and what lies ahead for education support at KTH.
Andreas
Alm Arvidsson on the autumn education agenda
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Fredrik Asplund, Director of First- and Second Cycle Education. | |
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ITM heads for flexible education
How can ITM
create more flexible study pathways while strengthening students' technical
foundations? This autumn, work continues with a focus on a
stronger common foundation during the first three years and broader access to
master's studies.
Read Fredrik Asplund's blog post | |
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| The event was arranged by the ADAPT policy lab. |
A debate on digital skills development
Universities and industry can work together to ensure professionals have the digital skills needed for the future. On 24 August, several stakeholders met to discuss new approaches to lifelong learning.
Watch the event on Youtube | | | | | |
Johan Lundberg with one of the teaching assistants.
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House of Science opened in Kista
Last week, the House of Science opened a new branch in Kista, in a collaboration between KTH, Stockholm University, the City of Stockholm and other partners. Schools in Järva will now have easier access to experiments, research and technology.
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New roles at the ITM School
- From 25 August the Department of Engineering Design has a new Operations Controller:
Jenny Edholm Alexandrie
- From 1 October, Matti Kaulio is Programme Director (PA) and Philip Kappen deputy PA for the masters programme Technology-based Entrepreneurship (TTBEM).
- From 1 October, Bo Karlsson is PA and Niklas Arvidsson deputy PA for the masters programme Industrial Management (TINEM).
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Denise McCluskey is now Safety Representative at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE).
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Seven new postdocs at TECoSA. | |
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Let's welcome our colleagues! | ... and more new faces at ITM | |
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Public defences of doctoral thesis | | | KTH takes the chair of Stockholm Trio
KTH’s President will serve as Chair of Stockholm Trio for the coming year. Key areas of focus will include the EU’s forthcoming framework programme for research and innovation, as well as the importance of the three universities to Stockholm, the wider region and Sweden. KTH takes over the chair of Stockholm Trio | | | Daniel Söderberg heads research on nitrocellulose. Photo: Christer Gummeson | |
KTH builds Swedish expertise in nitrocelluloseSweden wants to reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers for nitrocellulose, a raw material central to the production of conventional propellants. KTH's new competence centre
Svenskt Krut aims to build up expertise across the entire chain – from forest-based raw materials and manufacturing to safe storage. Read more | | | |
Nominate: KTH Language Award (1 October)
Good language skills are fundamental to our ability to communicate and disseminate knowledge about our activities. To recognise outstanding examples, KTH will award a staff or student who has contributed to, for example, improved linguistic quality, the development of technical language or the promotion of linguistic diversity. More about the award and nominate | | | |
Photo: ThisisEngineering / Unsplash
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Nominate: KTH Award for Industrial Collaboration (30 Oct)The KTH Award for Industrial
Collaboration rewards collaborative efforts in the field of Industrial Systems
Engineering including methods and techniques to profitably develop,
manufacture, operate and maintain industrial facilities and systems. Read the criteria and nominate by 30 Oct.
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Strengthening total defence through knowledge and research
| Read President Anders Söderholm's latest blog post about how universities, too, must adapt to the new societal challenges arising from the increased need for resilience.
Read the blog post | | | | The Group Web and Social will close 1 OctoberOn 1 October 2026, The Group Web (Gruppwebben) will close as a collaboration platform. If you still have material or information on a group website that you want to keep, now is the time to move or export it. The Group Web and Social will close 1 October 2026
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Staff training and development
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EURAXESS webbinarium: De nya migrationsrättsliga reglernaRegister
| | | | EURAXESS webinar: New migration rules in Sweden – researchers and doctoral studentsRegister | | | | | | | | Fika chat on knowledge sharing – examples from 2026 What development projects were launched in 2026, and have there been any results? Marcus Lithander fika chats with Anna Jerbrant, who gives a general overview of this year’s project portfolio, and Elias Flening, who talks about the results of the KDL project – Collegially operated teacher conference for teaching development. Live Fika chat #84, 23 September at 16:00 | | | | | Future Education new projects – three themes in focus You can now read about this year’s new projects within ‘Future Education at KTH´ on the respective project web pages. 28 projects are being carried out in schools and (at present) six that are KTH-wide, spread mainly across three strategic themes: wicked problems, makerspaces and AI. Info & links to new project web pages 2026
| | | | | Improved security for digital examinations with KTH Digicertus ExamThere is now an option to choose between two levels of lockdown in Canvas for examinations conducted with KTH Digicertus Exam. The new functionality makes it possible to restrict students’ access to a specific examination room in Canvas, contributing to a more secure examination environment. Improved security for digital examinations with KTH Digicertus Exam
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AI workshops from E-learning | Workshop: AI and examination
13.00–15.00
In this workshop, we will review research on AI and assessment and highlight strategies to minimize the risk of AI‑related misconduct in examinations. You will also get the opportunity to discuss and reflect together with colleagues at KTH on generative AI and its impact on examination processes. | | | |
Mini-workshop: Start using AI tools 12.15–12.45
Get started using the AI tool Microsoft Copilot Chat! Copilot is the recommended AI tool at KTH and is available to both teachers and students. In the workshop we will go through how to access the chat bot, basic strategies for getting better answers, and guidelines for using AI.
| | | | | | Info session: Explore research collaborations in SingaporeTake your research to Singapore, where you can collaborate with world-class researchers and access cutting-edge facilities. In this information session at KTH Library for doctoral students and researchers on all levels, you can learn more about potential collaborations in STEM research and talent mobility opportunities. 23 September at 10:30–11:30
| | | | | Academic Freedom and Transnational RepressionThe seminar series Democracy and Academic Freedom continues this autumn. Paul Levin shares his insights on academic freedom in Turkey and the US. In Swedish.
23 September at 12:10–13:00
| | | | | Literature search for your thesis or next publicationWelcome to this KTH Library webinar on how to conduct structured literature searches in databases to find articles for your doctoral thesis or research project. Wednesday 23 September at 10:00–12:00
| | | | | | Lunch seminar: Majid Sedighi, University of Manchester
Majid Sedighi researches how engineered porous materials can be used to capture and remove emerging contaminants from water and soil. His work includes biochar-based materials for removing microplastics, antibiotics and other pollutants, as well as new composites designed to make these materials more effective and sustainable. When: 23 September, 12–13
Where: Sahara, Teknikringen 10B Read more and register | | | | | Lunch seminar: Professor Peter Vanrolleghem
How can artificial intelligence help wastewater treatment plants remove nitrogen more efficiently – while reducing energy use and supporting operators in their day-to-day decisions? In this seminar, Peter Vanrolleghem will explore how machine learning and process-based models can be combined to create digital twins of wastewater treatment processes. When: 17 september, 12–13
Where: Teknikringen 43 Read more and register | | | | | Learn more about KTH's art, architecture and historyDuring the autumn, KTH will have open walking tours on campus Valhallavägen. Welcome on an exciting lunch walk! All tours take place between 12.10-12.55 and the starting point is KTH Entré. Participants are limited to 25 persons per tour so please register to secure your spot. Read more and register here
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Knitting at the library
Bring your knitting or crochet project and enjoy some creative time together. You’re also welcome to bring other handicrafts or stop by to socialise for a while. Everyone is welcome! 23 September at 16:00–18:00 | | | | | Next newsletterSubmit your tips by Tuesday at 13.00, the same week.
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