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Amelie on high application numbers and reduced intake targetsAmelie Eriksson Karlström, Head of School at CBH, reports continued strong interest in the school’s courses and a high number of applications for most of CBH’s programmes. At the same time, KTH’s schools have decided to reduce the number of new students on several programmes. Read Amelie's text | Can bioplastics and wood replace plastic? Listen to Professor Eva Malmström on Om Vetenskap Humankind has become dependent on plastic – a material with unique properties. At the same time, littering and the spread of microplastics have become an ever-growing problem. Can plastic be replaced with another material, and how much better is plastic produced from biomaterials compared to that made from fossil raw materials? Participants: Eva Malmström, Professor of Surface Treatment Technology at KTH, Emma Strömberg, Associate Professor and researcher in polymer materials at the Swedish Environmental Research Institute (IVL), and Maria Gunther, science editor at Dagens Nyheter.
Listen to the podcast on Spotify
| | | Two CBH projects on IVA’s list of research breakthroughs for 2026
Two research projects from CBH are among the 30 Swedish projects selected by IVA for their significant potential to generate tangible societal benefits through innovation, commercialisation and collaboration. Xiaogai Li, Associate Professor in Neuronic engineering, and her colleagues have developed a patient-tailored treatment concept for cerebral oedema following a stroke or traumatic brain injury. Ali Najarnezhadmashhadi, Senior R&D Engineer, and his fellow researchers are
developing a compact, modular spray-based technology for capturing CO₂ from industrial flue gases. Read more
| | Andrea Eriksson awarded the Levi Prize for her research Andrea Eriksson, Professor of Ergonomics at CBH, has been awarded this year’s Levi Prize for her extensive contributions to occupational health and safety research, engineering education and practical application. The Levi Prize is awarded annually by the trade union Sveriges Ingenjörer to recognise the role of engineers in the development of a healthy working environment. “It has always been important to me that research does not remain confined to academia, but is put to practical use in the workplace — and in the education of future engineers,” Eriksson says.
Read more | | | | Simulation and gaming conference returns to StockholmFrom 22 to 25 June, researchers, teachers and students from all over the world will gather at KTH Flemingsberg for the 57th International Conference on Games and Simulation, ISAGA 2026. “It will be fantastic to bring the community together,” says Jayanth Raghothama, Docent at CBH and organiser of the event. Read more
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New intranet pages for CBH’s research education support CBH’s Research education support team now has new intranet pages. Here you will find information about the school’s doctoral programmes and everything you need to support you in teaching the school’s doctoral students. Go to the Research education support portal | | | |
The KTH Digital Research Collaborative Hub was established in January.
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Cecilia Williams and Henrik Artman were part of the working group. Photo: Anna Clara Stenvall
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Proposed new appointment procedure
“There have been many interesting discussions, but it has not been easy to design a system that works across the whole of KTH,” says Cecilia Williams, professor at CBH. About the new appointment procedure
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Standardisation
of the KTH.se email domain beginsKTH is phasing out the use of so-called email aliases, i.e. username@xxx.kth.se and firstname.lastname@xxx.kth.se. Affected users will receive direct email with detailed information.
Read about the standardization of the
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KTH at Almedalsveckan
KTH is organising and participating in numerous panel discussions and other events during Almedalsveckan (Almedalen Week), which takes place in Visby June 22–26. At least 30 KTH representatives, including President Anders Söderholm, researchers and other staff, will be present to contribute to the public debate.
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Rising costs of facilities in focus
In his latest blog post, President Anders Söderholm highlights the growing financial pressure caused by rising rental costs at KTH and calls for targeted government support. While recent funding for the Royal Institute of Art is a welcome step, more action is needed to address the structural challenges facing universities in Stockholm.
Read Anders Söderholm's blog | | | | | A decision will be made later this year.
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update: Neighborhood-based supportA project is underway to develop a proposal for organising support for facilities, security, and related services in a more neighbourhood-based structure at KTH. The aim is also to clarify and coordinate other day-to-day services, making them easier to use and more consistent across KTH.
By 30 June, the project will give a proposal for further review before a decision is made. About
the project (in Swedish) | | | | | Event support
Do you need support with planning or executing a conference or an event? In addition to the service functions available locally, KTH also has contracted suppliers within the event and conference area.
Support for events and conferences
| | Guidelines on meetings & travel
Since 5 May, new guidelines on meetings and travel have been adopted, which are both clearer and
easier for managers and employees to apply. When planning business travel, cost, operational
impact and carbon footprint need to be taken into account. Use the new
guidelines when planning your next trip.
Read the guideline Business trip step by step
| | | | Diploma Days at KTH Architecture1-5 June Bringing together graduating students from KTH School of Architecture and its associated programmes, the Diploma Days showcase thesis projects spanning architecture, lighting design, urbanism, and related fields. During the summer sessions, the School opens to both the public and the wider KTH community, offering access to the full range of thesis work. Invited jury members, students, and staff come together for presentations and discussions addressing contemporary topics in architecture. See programme here | | | | | New ABE Poster exhibition: Digitalisation and SustainabilityWelcome to a poster exhibition where doctoral students from the ABE School showcase their work on sustainability and digitalisation. The exhibition, which runs for two weeks, highlights exciting ideas and research at the intersection of sustainable development and digital transformation. On 26 May at 12:00–13:00 and 2 June at 12:00–13:00, the doctoral students will be at the exhibition to present their work and answer questions. Wraps and drinks will be available for a limited number of participants, first-come, first-served! Poster exhibition in the KTH Library: 26 May–5 June | | | | |
Magnus Breitholtz, professor at SU
| | | | | Mapping: Potential for more interdisciplinary sustainability research
A mapping of publications from
KTH , Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University shows a broad range of research linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The results also show how the universities complement one another — and point to opportunities for further collaboration.
Read more on the Stockholm Trio website | | | | | Communicate your research to young people
Inspire young people to engage with research and innovation while also developing your skills in communicating research. Register by 30 June.
ForskarFredag and ForskarGrand Prix
| | | | Lunch seminar: Rethinking value in the Blue Economy | Lunch seminar with Linus Hasselström Langer, researcher at SEED. His work focuses on the intersection of marine ecosystems, sustainability, innovation, and future ocean economies.
4 June at Teknikringen 10B Read more and register | | | |
Registration open: Unite! Widening Staff Week at KTH
Technical and administrative staff working in research and innovation support are invited to participate in this five-day event focusing on proposal and project support within Horizon Europe.
The Staff Week will take place at KTH on October 5–9, 2026, and will bring together participants from the Unite! alliance.
Read more and register by 1 July | | | Workshop days on intelligent systems for healthcareJoin the Master-level (including new doctoral students) Interactive Workshop Days at Digital Futures KTH exploring the future of unobtrusive sensing, biomedical signal processing, and AI-driven healthcare technologies for rich and healthy living. The event offers you a unique learning opportunity to gain insight into cutting-edge research in digital health and intelligent sensing systems. Register by 10 June.
| | | | | | Extended deadline for course analyses over the summerTo allow more people to do course analysis during the summer, the time before automatic publication is extended. For the vast majority of courses, this means that the deadline will be 21 August. Some courses, with a different end date than 1 June, need to be a little extra aware of when the actual deadline is. Extended deadline for course analyses over the summer
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MFA will
become mandatory for students on September 1, 2026
MFA (multi-factor authentication) remains the single most important security measure to protect KTH’s IT systems against various types of attacks or intrusions. KTH is now taking the next step by introducing MFA for all students starting September 1, 2026.
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to new and current students will be sent at the end of week 23. When selecting
the date for mandatory MFA, consideration was given to programme students’ course
registration period, which closes on August 31.
During this
past spring, the Examination Administration has tested procedures for exams in
computer labs and will provide additional staffing during the digital
examinations in the autumn.
KTH introduces MFA for the Central Login Service
| Library services during the summer
KTH Library has limited opening hours and services during the summer holidays, but our digital support is open on weekdays all summer. From the 27th of May you can borrow books until the 17th of August.
Read more about summer services | | | | Fika Chat from Diploma Days of KTH ArchitectureWhat does Diploma Days (1-5 June) say about the future of architectural education? Daniel Koch and Marcus Lithander will chat with guests afterwards over coffee about the event, the future of architectural education, and what others can learn from the pedagogy practised at the architecture programme. Join live Fika chat #81, 10 June at 15:00
| | | | | Recorded webinar: Course evaluation and course analysis – one year with the new system
How is the new system for course evaluation and course analysis used, and what have we learned after the first year? In this recorded webinar, statistics and experiences are presented to give a clear picture of how students and teachers are using the system today, as well as the opportunities and challenges in working with course development. Lunch 'n' Learn: Course evaluation and course analysis – one year with the new system
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
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