This Academic Year, Engagement Will Matter More Than Ever
A new semester is starting, and the campus is coming back to life. It’s a pleasure to welcome colleagues after the summer break, and to greet all students beginning or continuing their studies. At KTH, this season is particularly colorful with all the introductory activities in place. It is also a moment to reflect. Our core mission, research and education, does not happen in isolation. Our universities exist within a broader ecosystem, political, cultural, and social, that can either support or undermine what we do. Read Sandra's blog | | |
Isak Jarbo and Johan Allberg. Photo: Jon Lindhe
| | | | | Their student project is reshaping train safety
When students Isak Jarbo and Johan Allberg started working on their bachelor’s thesis, they hardly knew what braking curves were. Today, their report has laid the foundation for a change in Swedish railway safety – and both have landed part-time jobs with the Swedish Transport Administration. The idea for their thesis came during one of KTH’s regular Railway Evenings, where companies and public agencies present real-world projects for students to get involved in.
Read the article | | | | |
Access card and PIN codeYour access card and personal PIN code will become mandatory for entry to KTH premises. This change will be implemented gradually during the summer and autumn of 2025. See timeplan for each building
| | | Research environment grant within nuclear technology
The purpose of this SRC grant is to develop operations and environments for fundamental nuclear research at HEIs. This initiative aims to establish larger and more advanced research environments with more active researchers, which can also attract national and international researchers. The initiative also expands opportunities for academic career paths in the field, which in turn may increase student interest. Apply before 16 September | | | | |
Data feminism course for PhD students
The "Data Feminism" course bridges the gap between data science and the crucial aspects of "equality, diversity, and equitable conditions (JML)". With a comprehensive exploration of these themes, the course delves deeply into both theoretical concepts and technical considerations surrounding data ethics, data justice, and data sustainability.
Read more about the course content and apply by the end of August | | | | | Daisy Pooler, Photo: Jon Lindhe
| | | | | KTH's Daisy Pooler competes in ForskarFredag
26 September is ForskarFredag (Research Friday), with the Research Grand Prix on the program. This year, Daisy Pooler is competing for KTH to give the most comprehensible, captivating, and inspiring presentation of her research in four minutes. Good luck! See the program and spread the word (Swe) | | | | | Reminder: New procedure for teaching assistants in Canvas
Due to the transition
from Kopps to Ladok, the process for managing teaching assistants in Canvas
will change. Teaching assistants will now be added manually in Canvas by
the teacher, course coordinator, or examiner. Previously, teaching assistants could be added to Canvas via UG groups but this is no longer possible.
Changes
when KTH's education database Kopps is closed down How users are added to Canvas
| | | | | Fika Chat on the Reception of new students What is the reception more than dancing students in overalls? In a video podcast, Fika Chat met with reception managers at KTH and THS, the President, an alumnus, and new students at the Roll-call, Union's Day, and the welcome ceremony at the City Hall. Watch Fika Chat #62, 27 August at 15:00 | | | | |
Call: student projects navigating between art, technology and designDo you know students interested in leading their own workshops, seminars, or exhibitions that explore the intersection of art, technology, and design? NAVET accepts new applications for student-led activities in the autumn semester. Apply before 15 September
| | | | | Develop online course in AI – recieve fundingYou now have the opportunity to receive funding to develop digital material for short courses in AI in various technical applications. The focus should be on technical user competence and the ability to use and adapt AI solutions, but other areas of interest are also welcome. Each course can be allocated SEK 300,000. Apply by 10 September. Contact your lifelong learning responsible to know more | | |
Ouriginal is replaced by Inspera Originality Starting October 31, KTH will use Inspera Originality for
plagiarism detection. The previous system, Ouriginal, is being shut down
because it has been acquired and the new owner has decided to
discontinue the service. Ouriginal is being phased out – Inspera Originality takes over
| | | | Alfio Quarteroni will hold this year´s Göran Gustafsson lecture series in Mathematics. Photo: private |
Göran Gustafsson Lectures in Mathematics
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Every year, KTH welcomes leading international mathematicians to the Göran Gustafsson Lectures in Mathematics. During their visit, the speakers give an accessible introductory lecture in their field, followed by two specialized talks.
The 2025 lecturer is Alfio Quarteroni, Professor Emeritus at Politecnico di Milano and EPFL Lausanne, founder of MOX at Politecnico di Milano, and a member of several renowned academies, including the European Academy of Sciences and the Italian Academy of Engineering and Technology. He will deliver lectures on:
“Mathematical Modeling and Numerical Simulation of Heart Function" and "Physics-Informed and Data-Driven Models for Solving Partial Differential Equations".
| | | | | | Learn git for research
Join the CodeRefinery online workshop on September 9–11 – perfect for researchers who use code in their work. A local exercise group will meet at KTH Library to practice together. Sign up today | | | | Workshop: Introduction to generative AIHave you heard about generative AI but are not sure how to use it in your work? If so, you can participate in this workshop and get hands-on experience using a generative AI tool to streamline your work tasks. We focus on ChatGPT, but other generative AI tools also works.
| | | | | | Public defences of doctoral theses, licenciate seminars and docent lectures
| | | Welcome to a new exciting academic year"Walking up the hill at KTH Campus makes you feel happy and proud," Anders Söderholm blogs. "The number of applications has been high, many of our programmes are popular, and I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all new students." Read the KTH President's blog | | | | | Nominate to the SDG Report
The KTH Sustainability Office invites all employees and students to nominate projects for the upcoming KTH SDG Report 2024. This annual report highlights KTH’s impactful contributions to the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals and strengthens the university’s global sustainability profile.
Nominate here by 15 September
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Johan Silfwerbrand, Professor at ABE
| | | | | Debate: Don't skimp on praise
Johan Silfwerbrand emphasizes in his opinion piece the importance of rejoicing in colleagues' successes and generously praising one another. Showing appreciation leaves an impression and contributes to making KTH an even more pleasant workplace, and he would like to see an adjustment to KTH's code of conduct. Read the opinion piece in Swedish | | | | |
Nominate for the KTH Language Award
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clear language, we are not able to communicate effectively with each other, nor
can we spread knowledge about our work. In order to promote the importance of
language, KTH has established a Language Award.
The award will
go to an employee or student who has contributed to e.g. enhanced linguistic
quality, enhanced language competence, development of technical terminology, or
the promotion of linguistic diversity. The winner is selected by the KTH
Language Committee, and the prize will be awarded at the Storträffen Meetup in
December.
| | | | | Sing out with KTH staff choir
Have you ever dreamed of winging in a choir? Now is your chance. KTH staff choir is open to everyone working at KTH and welcomes both beginners and experienced singers. Place and time: Mondays
16:30–18:30. Kollegiesalen, Brinellvägen 8. Upcoming dates: - 1, 15 and 29 September
- 13 and 20 October
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