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This is how office design affects you
The office is more than just a place to work – it shapes how we collaborate, enjoy ourselves and feel. Research from KTH and the Stress Research Institute now shows that the physical environment plays a crucial role in the working environment and emotional health.
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Andrew Martin, Head of Faculty Renewal (FFA) at the ITM School. | |
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Reflections
on faculty
recruitments 2025
Andrew Martin reflects on last year's faculty
recruitments and the critical
questions about these processes owing to the many months required for
initiating and completing a recruitment. Andrew also reveals why he has become a workshop fan. Andrew Martin's blog post | |
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IVA next for Diana Saleh
Diana Saleh, a PhD student at the unit Integrated
Product Development, has been appointed to the steering committee of IVA’s vision initiative
“Swedish Futures”.
“I hope to contribute with my research perspective on
how collaborative approaches to design can help drive change and strengthen
Sweden’s innovation capacity."
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From your representatives in the Faculty Board | School meeting about financeCurious on KTH's financial challenges and how financial management at KTH is structured? What does contribution margin means and what components are included? Meet Finance Director Susanne Odung and Planning Director Anna Aminoff and get a clearer picture. 10 March, 12:30–14:00 | | | | | | | | | 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 | | | | | In search of risks & improvementsMaria Lindencrona, who will take over as head of KTH's internal audit department on 1 March, looks forward to engaging with various areas of KTH's operations.
Read more | | | | | 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.
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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 | | | | | 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 | | | | Public defences of doctoral theses | | |
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Travel orders at ITM
We will continue to use travel orders for business trips at ITM, however these will now be submitted via a form. This ensures that all employees can travel safely and that we know where our staff are located in case of an emergency. Please note that it is mandatory to submit the form and obtain approval from your manager before travelling.
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Help with the application process for conferences and congresses
Hosting an international conference or congress offers great opportunities. Get free support with the application process (often complex and competitive) through KTH's procured supplier Meetx. Read more | | | | | 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 . Read more and nominate by 5 April (Swe) | | | | |
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
| 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. | | | | | 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
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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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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. 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
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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 15 March. Applicants 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 | | | Doctoral student, learn how to work smarter
Want to level up your academic workflow? This spring, you can join a series of hands‑on workshops designed to boost your productivity, sharpen your writing and help you build sustainable working habits.
You’ll meet other students from ITM, CBH and ABE, share real experiences and pick up practical tools you can use right away. - 11 March: From efficiency to effectiveness
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15 April: From perfectionism and procrastination to flow
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5 May: Sustainable work methods
Register now and secure your spot | | Seminar: 10 New Insights in Climate Science
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: 12 March, 12.00 - 13.30 Location: Arenan, KTH Innovation Office, Teknikringen Read more and register | | | | 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) | | | | Course: Research project management, RPM
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 | 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) | | | | | | Next newsletterSubmit your tips on Tuesday at 13.00, the same week.
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