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Mark Sanctuary (INDEK) and Jennie Björk (MMK) participated in the leadership programme at ITM.
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Coach or direct? What ITM’s newest leaders learned
Eleven ITM colleagues have completed 18 months of leadership training. Mark Sanctuary and Jennie Björk tell us what stuck, from knowing when to coach and when to decide, to helping a research group that couldn’t agree move forward.
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Hatef Madani will lead the new centre. | New competence centre for heating and cooling
The Swedish Energy Agency has awarded funding to HEAT-X, a new strategic centre led by Professor Hatef Madani at KTH. The centre aims to drive innovation in heating and cooling systems for more sustainable buildings and cities.
Centre for sustainable heating and cooling | | | | | When production is put to the test
A factory does not need to be bombed to grind to a halt. Power cuts, cyberattacks and supply chain disruptions can quickly bring production to a standstill. How well prepared is Swedish industry for war and crisis? KTH professors Andreas Archenti and Magnus Wiktorsson know the answers.
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Security and resilience | | | | |
A proud achievement for a former ITM colleague
Catharina Erlich, who spent many years at ITM before becoming a technology and mathematics teacher, has received IVA’s Technology Education Prize 2026 in recognition of her exceptional teaching and commitment to helping students realise their potential.
Catharina Erlich tilldelas IVAs Lärarpris i teknik 2026 | | | | | Elena Fersman recieves the KTH Innovation Award
More than 15 years ago, Elena Fersman began developing AI at Ericsson, long before the technology became an established part of the business world. Today, she is a key figure in the company’s AI transformation. As a former Adjunct Professor at MMK, she also builds bridges between academia and industry. She is the recipient of the KTH Innovation Award 2026. AI as a partner – not just a tool | | | | |
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Ebba Busch (Energy and Business Minister) welcomes Tharman Shanmugaratnam (President of Singapore) to KTH. Photo: Christer Gummeson | |
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Collaboration agreement signed during state visit from Singapore
On 20 October the President of Singapore, King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, and the Crown Princess Couple gained insight into research on future energy systems during a visit to KTH. The programme also included the signing of a memorandum of understanding with a school at the National University of Singapore (NUS), an initiative led by the ITM School.
INDEK strengthens its ties with Singapore
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Madeleine Karpegård, Operations Controller (VHC) at Energy Technology, EGI. | |
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Madeleine new VHC at EGI
Hi Madeleine Karpegård, what did you do before joining KTH?
"I worked in the recycling industry at REMONDIS. As the Administrative Manager for Administration and Customer Services, I was responsible for the staff and developed ways of working, processes and customer service."
What do you think will be your most important strengths in your new role?
"Probably my analytical skills, curiosity about systems and processes, and ability to structure information. My experience of working closely with operational teams and driving continuous improvements will also be valuable."
Tell us something about yourself that's not work-related.
"I've always enjoyed working with numbers and have a surprisingly good memory for figures." 📈 | |
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| | | | New access card system from early November
| A new self-service portal will allow employees and students to manage their access cards, including changing PINs and extending or blocking cards.
Please note: 2–6 November, it will not be possible to obtain a new access card, change access rights or update your PIN. Please plan any changes outside this period.
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Upgrade of Wisum in November
KTH’s e-commerce system Wisum will be upgraded to improve its functions and user experience. The upgrade includes a new design and faster navigation. 12–18 November: system closed and no orders can be placed in Wisum. If you have any critical orders, place them now, before the shutdown.
19 November: new system planned to start.
Read more about KTH's e-commerce system
| Seminar series: Makerspaces for teaching and learning KTH is developing makerspaces that support new ways of integrating theory and practice into education. Welcome to a series of six seminars, which will explore how experimental learning, makerspaces, AI and pedagogical development can contribute to the engineering education of the future. President Anders Söderholm will open the first seminar on 10 November. Seminars: Makerspaces
| | | | | Fika chat on future changing educational needs How can Swedish higher education institutions meet changing and broader educational needs when educational pathways have become narrower? INDEK's Anders Broström in conversation with Marcus Lithander and Emil Wallgren (THS) on why higher education institutions need to focus more on developing broader academic abilities. Listen to Fika chat #87, 4 November
| | | | | Mini-workshop: Start using AI tools 10.00–10.30 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. We will go through how to access the chat bot, basic strategies for getting better answers, and guidelines for using AI. | | | | | | Publish in Open Research EuropePublishing in Open Research Europe (ORE) is free of charge and articles will be freely available immediately. ORE is funded by EU and run by CERN. Read more about publishing in ORE | | | |
Join KTH Innovation Launch
Launch your startup with KTH Innovation, one of Europe’s leading startup hubs. Join a diverse founder community of students and researchers and get the the support, networks, and resources you need. Apply by 4 November at kth.se/launch
| Är en doktorsavhandling värd något?
Hur förändrar AI villkoren inom forskarutbildningen? Svante Linusson, professor i matematik inleder med utgångspunkt i matematiken, där den senaste tidens AI-utveckling ställer frågor om bevis och mänsklig förståelse på sin spets.
KTH:s kollegiala forum, Mån 2026-11-02, 11.30 - 13.00
| | | | | | Literature search with smart tools
Tools that use artificial intelligence to help you keep track of current research and find literature are developed at a rapid pace. At this KTH Library workshop you get to try a few of them.
Fri 6 November, 11:00 – 12:00
| | | | | | Summer operational optimisation saved 40 MWh
| | | | Approximately 40 MWh, equivalent to the annual electricity use of two Swedish detached houses, was saved this summer thanks to joint operational optimisation at KTH Campus. By adjusting ventilation, lighting and other technical systems to reflect lower use during the summer, energy use could be reduced compared with normal operation. The experience gained is now being used to inform future measures to reduce energy use and KTH’s climate impact. Explore KTH's Sustainability Objectives 2026–2030/2045 | | | Salary setting at KTH
The salary review is in full swing at KTH – but did you know that work on salaries continues all year round? Anders Jansen, who is responsible for salary formation in the HR Department, explains how salaries are set and dispels some of the most common misconceptions about the process.
“Salary setting is a difficult balancing act” | | | | | "Time for the state to act on AI research"
In his latest blog post, KTH President Anders Söderholm argues that long-term public investment in AI research is essential for Sweden’s future competitiveness and innovation. Read why universities have a key role to play.
President Anders Söderholm's blog
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Have you ever dreamed of singing together with others?
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are invited to sing!
The staff choir is for everyone who works at KTH. Here, you will learn singing techniques, vocal training, simple improvisation, and songs from around the world, along with the occasional pop hit. No previous experience is required, and both experienced choir singers and beginners are welcome. The focus is on enjoyment and expression!
Participation is almost free (an optional contribution of SEK 100 per semester), and no registration is required.
Time:
Every other Monday, 16:30-18:30
Upcoming dates: 2, 9 and 12 November.
7 and 14 December.
Place:
Kollegiesalen, Brinellvägen 8, Floor 4
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Take your research to the next level on KTH Japan Day
Connect your expertise with industry
partners, find funding opportunities, and spark innovation while enjoying
Japanese food and culture. Take a look at last year’s event in the Fika chat podcast #85. Date: 16 November, 17:00–20:00
Place: "Arkitekturhuset"
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Book Discussion: Intermezzo by Sally RooneyWould you like to discuss books with others while exploring new perspectives on a celebrated contemporary novel? Join us at KTH Library to talk about Intermezzo by Sally Rooney. Wednesday 11 November 16:15–17:30 | | | | Next newsletterSubmit your tips by Tuesday at 13.00, the same week.
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