| Christophe Duwig, Pär Olsson, Janne Wallenius and KTH's president Anders Söderholm at the ceremony.
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Pär Olsson appointed Knight of the Order of Academic Palms
Professor Pär Olsson has been appointed Knight of the prestigious French order of merit, the Order of Academic Palms (Ordre des Palmes Académiques). This distinction, confirmed by a decision of the Prime Minister of the Republic of France, recognizes his personal commitment and numerous contributions to French culture and the strengthening of French-Swedish scientific and academic cooperation.
"Receiving such recognition is a huge honour and feels fantastic. I have always been driven by working with things that are fun, interesting, and meaningful to society. The fact that this has been noticed and recognised in this way by such an important and central player in the nuclear energy field feels surreal," says Pär.
SCI School’s newly appointed Knight | | Heads of Departments Fredrik Lundell, Mats Boij and Carlota Canalias Gomez held one of the workshops.
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Creating a safer and more inclusive academic environment | Doctoral students and postdocs from all departments at SCI have taken part in mandatory workshops on gender equality, inclusion and equal opportunities. The aim was to build a shared understanding of these issues and to strengthen a safe and inclusive working and learning environment within doctoral education at the SCI School. PhD and postdoc workshops on equality and inclusion | | | | | | Develop Your Skills with LinkedIn LearningUntil June 2026, a limited number of licences for LinkedIn Learning are available to order for KTH employees. The licence provides access to a global learning platform with over 20,000 courses in more than 20 languages – available whenever and wherever it suits you. LinkedIn Learning offers both short nano-courses and longer programmes, including certifications, in a wide range of areas such as AI, project management, Microsoft software, as well as communication and collaboration. Read more about the offer | | | |
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VIS is
being replaced by a modern tool for data analysis and decision
support. From early 2026, reports will come in a new format, offering
quality-assured data, automatic updates and a user-friendly interface. Read
about how this affects you and what Financial Director Susanne
Odung and Steering Group Chair Anna Aminoff think about the initiative.
New tool replaces VIS
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The project that will simplify digital collaborationDid you know that the average VS employee spends around 1.5 hours per week searching for documents? A project is now underway within the University administration to streamline tools and methods for digital collaboration. The aim is to develop a solution that can also be scaled up across other parts of KTH. Effektivt digitalt samarbete
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The technology that shapes our values
Design influences us more than we realise – it shapes our habits and determines who fits in. With a norm-critical approach, researcher and industrial designer Karin Ehrnberger demonstrates how form reveals hidden values and unlocks technology that works for more people. “Design is not just about aesthetics or solutions to practical problems. It is a powerful tool for shaping what people think, feel and do,” says Karin Ehrnberger.
How she
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Christer Gummeson, KTH | Feeling safe at the
station – a question of fairness
The feeling of safety at Swedish railway stations varies significantly between different groups. Women, LGBTQI people and people with disabilities more often feel unsafe in station environments, which means that public transport is not equally accessible to everyone. “It becomes a question of equality” | | Turning deepfake porn into
a design challenge
It takes one photo and five minutes, and your face could appear in a fake porn video. KTH researchers Madeline Balaam and Alejandra Gómez Ortega are investigating how generative AI fuels this form of abuse, and how interaction design might offer a way to fight back. “We’re
all at risk” | | | | | | | Dani Zuhair. Photo: Jelina Khoo
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Dani Zuhair, affiliated with the Division of Light and Matter Physics at KTH, has been awarded first prize and an honorary distinction at the prestigious EU Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS), held this year in Riga, Latvia. The competition gathered approximately 150 young researchers aged 14-20 from 40 countries, and projects are evaluated based on originality, presentation, and creativity. His winning project explores quantum magnetic structures to advance a new research field called spintronics, which uses the “spin” of electrons to store and process information. Interview with Dani Zuhair
| | | | | | Fika Chat on how to teach wicked problemsHow do you teach wicked problems? The podcast guests Pernilla Ulfvengren and Daniel Pargman shares their perspectives on the subject in a discussion with Anna Jerbrant and Marcus Lithander. Links to Fika Chat podcast #68
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How to create engaging courses
for professionalsThis lecture from Uppsala University explores the challenges of creating remote courses for professionals. You will learn tools for creating self-paced and flexible courses, as well as practical tips on course design, the role of the teacher, assignments, and examinations. | | | | | | Best of KTH – Welcoming day for new staff
Welcome to an university-wide introduction for all new staff, regardless of role, organisational affiliation or operation. Come listen to our speakers and learn more about KTH and activities here, education, research, mingle with our support funktions and much more. Registration to Best of KTH | | | | |
Eleni Nylén and Kamyar Zarrin from KTH Relocation.
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Take the opportunity to get to know new colleaguesAll KTH employees are invited to Meet & Mingle on 2 December at KTH Campus. The event is organised by KTH Relocation and the Human Resources Department. The aim is to meet up, exchange a few words and perhaps discover new and unexpected common ground. Read more and register
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InspireTalks: Karin EhrnbergerDo “smart homes” allow us to be more in control or more controlled? What is the role of gender and what can we learn from an intersectional perspective? Meet Karin Ehrnberger, KTH’s master of norm-critical design, whose works (e.g., The Mega Hurricane Mixer and The Andro Chair) both stir debate and end up in prestigious museums. | | | | | | Authorship dilemmas and questionable co-authorship practicesTo be included as an author of an academic publication implies responsibility for the work that is reported. There are suggested criteria for when someone is to be listed as an author, but what more specifically does it take to fulfill these? Stockholm Trio research ethics webinar with Mats Johansson, Senior lecturer in Medical Ethics at Lund University. | | | | | | Public defences of doctoral theses, licenciate seminars and docent lectures
| | | Nominate new faculty members to the University Board Everyone at KTH can now propose new faculty members to the University Board.
Take the opportunity to nominate your favourite candidate until 28 November. Nominate your candidate | | | | | Nominate for KTH's Award for Industrial Collaboration
KTH's prize for industrial collaboration is awarded once a year and recognises and rewards outstanding efforts to promote deep and close collaboration between industry and academia. Read more and nominate | | | | | Internal cooperation instead of joining forces?In his latest blog post, KTH's President Anders Söderholm writes about how competitive calls for proposals risk increasing national competition instead of strengthening Sweden’s position as an international research player. | | | | The art of renovating KTH and creating a new library
Architect Per Ahrbom from Ahrbom & Partner will present the work behind the renovation of KTH’s main building and the development of the library’s facilities. The lecture will be held in Swedish and is organised by KTH Library and KTH 200 years.
Open lecture 2 December 12.10 - 12.55
| | | | | Library renovation 2025–2027
Between 2025 and 2027, the library will undergo a step-by-step renovation. The goal is to create a library that better meets the needs of its users – a modern, flexible, and inspiring space for learning, research, and interaction. Information about the renovation of KTH Library | | | | | |
