Hi , Meet Visiting Professor Sandra Swart
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Sandra Swart, putting Anthropocenes in a bigger picture
Sandra Swart has been a visiting professor of the Anthropocene at KTH's Division of History of Science, Technology and Environment since the beginning of 2025. It has given her a chance to, as she puts it, "hang out with these incredibly interesting interdisciplinary scholars that lurk about upstairs". This turns out to cover co-writing grant proposals, co-writing papers, teaching, and much more. Read the full interview
Sandra Swart sätter antropocener i ett större sammanhang
| Focus on impact and the upcoming review of the school’s programmesFACULTY BOARD ABE The impact of research was high on the agenda when the Faculty Board met last week. The Board was presented with a draft of the school’s new impact strategy and discussed, amongst other things, how the effects of research can be made more visible. The upcoming external peer review of the school’s educational programmes was also a key item on the agenda. Read more Fokus på impact och kommande granskning av skolans utbildningar | | | | | |
Enabling concrete reuse through digital workflows for a circular built environment
| | | | Photo: Hannes la Grange Collection | Multidisciplinary global project completed
Lize-Marié Hansen van der Watt and Kati Lindström recently completed “DECAY without mourning – future thinking heritage”, a 15 MSEK project funded by Riksbankens Jubileumsfond. Read more
Tvärvetenskapligt globalt projekt i mål
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Mistra Sustainable Consumption’s final report nominated for Publishing PrizeMistra Sustainable Consumption’s final report on how we can transition to more sustainable consumption has been nominated for the 2026 Publishing Prize in the category: “Annual reports and reports from non-commercial organisations”, where it is competing against three others. The winner will be announced on 3 November. Read the report in full here (in Swedish) | | | | | Känner du yrkesverksamma trafik- eller samhällsplanerare som vill fördjupa sina kunskaper inom processledning?Tipsa dem om uppdragsutbildningen i Kvalificerad processledning! Kursen syftar till att utveckla en djupare förståelse för hur rumsliga struktur-och infrasystem kan samspela för att bidra till hållbara städer och miljöeffektiva transportsystem samt hur detta kan omsättas i effektiva planeringsprocesser.
Kvalificerad processledarutbildning | | | | | Do you need a new profile picture? In 2026 all ABE school staff, including University Administration ABE, will be offered several photo opportunities. Take the chance to get a new photo to use on your KTH profile or for media contacts. Next date: Thursday 17 September 12.00-14.00 Location: KTH Architecture, Osquars backe 5, top floor The photography session is drop-in, just come by.
A few tips- Choose clothes that make you feel comfortable and professional. It’s best to wear neutral colours without large logos, text or patterns.
- Keep jewellery and accessories relatively simple so that the focus is on your face.
- If you wear glasses, clean the lenses before the photo shoot.
- Try not to worry too much about ‘getting it right’. A relaxed and natural expression usually gives the best results.
Contact kommunikation-abe@kth.se if you have any questions. | Nationellt
möte i Tillämpad stadsbyggnad 2026Vi står inför många utmaningar kopplade till bland annat klimatförändringar, social polarisering och återkommande brister i måluppfyllelse. Hur kan vi planera och utveckla våra kommuner och regioner för att säkerställa att vi mer träffsäkert sätt adresserar de aktuella frågorna? Välkommen att delta och lyssna på praktiker och forskare som delar sina erfarenheter och insikter. | | | | | | Lunch seminar with 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 with 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 | | | | | 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. Read more KTH tar över ordförandeskapet i Stockholm trio | | |
KTH builds Swedish expertise in nitrocellulose
Sweden wants to reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers for nitrocellulose, a raw material central to the production of conventional propellants. KTH is now launching a new competence centre to build up expertise across the entire chain – from forest-based raw materials and manufacturing to safe storage.
The Svenskt Krut competence centre brings together KTH, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI) and Swedish industry.
Read more
KTH bygger svensk kunskap om nitrocellulosa
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Nominate your candidate to the KTH Award for Industrial Collaboration 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. The award
is presented to an individual from industry, the public sector, business or
academia who has played a key role in creating meaningful partnerships between
KTH and external organizations. Nominate your candidate by 30 October 2026 Read more
KTH:s pris för industrisamverkan | | | Do you want to learn more about KTH's art, architecture and history?During the fall, 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 Guidning av KTH Campus | | | | | New House of Science opens in KistaSchool pupils in Järva will now have easier access to experiments, research and technology. With a new House of Science in Kista, the aim is to spark young people’s interest in STEM and open up pathways to future studies and careers. Read more
Nytt Vetenskapens hus öppnar i Kista | | | | |
Strengthening total defence through knowledge and research
| | | | Info session: Explore research collaborations in Singapore23 September, 10.30-11.30 Take 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. Learn more and register
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Photo: Swedish Polar Research Secretariat
| Swedish National International Polar Year V Scoping Workshop29 September, 08.30-16.30 The Swedish National IPY V Scoping Workshop will bring together researchers, research infrastructures, knowledge holders, stakeholders and organisations with an interest in polar research and innovation. Early Career Scientists, that during IPY V will be the research leaders, are especially encouraged to join. Read more
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Nominate to KTH Language Award by 1 October
Good language skills are fundamental to our ability to communicate and disseminate knowledge about our activities. To recognise outstanding examples, KTH has established a language award. This prize will be awarded to a member of staff or student who has contributed to, for example, improved linguistic quality, the development of technical language or the promotion of linguistic diversity. Read more and nominate here
Nominera till KTH:s språkpris
| | | | 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.
Wednesday 23 September at 12:10–13:00
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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! Wednesday 23 September at 16:00–18:00
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AI workshops from E-learningWelcome to two upcoming workshops on AI from KTH's 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.
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ABE in mediaTekniken som kyler ner Europa, Anna Furberg, Sveriges radio Hur klarar kärnkraften ett varmare klimat?, Per Högselius, Dagens Nyheter Så många småhus byggs i storstäderna, Folke Björk, Svenska Dagbladet
Näringslivet efterfrågar humanister men politiken sviker, Erik Isberg, Dagens Industri Sverige slukar Europas sopor – utsläppen ökar, Göran Finnveden, Dagens Nyheter
Så sårbar är kärnkraften för klimatförändringarna,Per Högselius, Dagens Nyheter |
Staff training and developmentHere are some of the courses offered in autumn 2026. The list will be expanded throughout the year.
| De nya migrationsrättsliga reglernaRegister | | | | Webinar: New migration rules in Sweden - researchers and doctoral studentsRegister | | | | | | ABE public defence of doctoral theses, licentiate seminars and docent lectures | | | |
School of Architecture and the Built Environment
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