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meet this year’s recipient of the Borelius Medal.
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Three focus areas for a changing academic environment
How do we develop education, research environments and academic culture in a time of rapid technological and societal change? At the School of Engineering Sciences, SCI, we are working actively with three focus areas that are central to this question: AI in education, hands-on and project-based learning through SCI MakerSpace, and inclusion as a foundation for a strong academic environment. To make this work more visible and easier to follow, we have now published three dedicated pages: AI for education, SCI MakerSpace and Inkludering@SCI. These pages gather information about ongoing activities, workshops, resources and contact points. They are meant to be living entry points into work that will continue to develop together with faculty, staff and students.
Read Sandra's blog post | | | Fredrik Lundell, Photo: Jelina Khoo |
Fredrik Lundell receives the Borelius Medal
This year’s Borelius Medal is awarded to Fredrik Lundell, Professor of Experimental Fluid Mechanics and Head of the Department of Engineering Mechanics. He is recognised for his inclusive leadership and his work with innovative student centred teaching methods.
For Fredrik, both leadership and teaching seem to start with people. He describes the importance of being present, listening and making room for dialogue, whether it concerns colleagues facing change or students taking charge of their own learning. His approach to teaching has developed over many years at KTH, shaped by student encounters, positive feedback and the courage to keep testing what works.
Read the full interview | | | Svante Linusson, Photo: Anna Gullers |
How the “Election Professor” fine-tunes democracyFor nearly 20 years, he has explained the mathematics behind Sweden’s electoral system – in interviews, opinion pieces and television studios. He has also helped change the way votes are translated into seats in parliament. Yet there are still things about the system that trouble mathematics professor Svante Linusson. For years, he has worked to show that mathematics is not just abstract theory, but something deeply connected to society. “The algorithms behind the electoral system are a very good example of that, because they determine how seats are distributed in the Riksdag,” he says. It is a subject he has returned to repeatedly over the years. He has identified flaws in the system, warned about them – and later helped fix them. Read the article | | | | | New experiment could enable safer work in space
On several occasions, astronauts have found themselves in life-threatening situations. The need for inspections, repairs and maintenance of space infrastructure is growing, and researchers at KTH have now demonstrated that space robots can carry out this work.
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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.
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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 | | | 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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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.
Information
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 | 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
| | | 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
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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 the School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health (CBH).
About the new appointment procedure
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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. |
Project update: Neighborhood-based support A 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)
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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
email domain
| | | 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
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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. Guideline on meetings and travel Business trip step by step
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