Beyond the headlines - Remembering the whole of Science
Recent investments in key areas of science and technology are both welcome and necessary. At the same time, it is worth asking whether we are overlooking other parts of STEM that, while less directly tied to current strategic themes, remain essential to the long-term strength of science and engineering. I find myself returning to a question that may not fit neatly into policy frameworks but deserves to be asked: Are we focusing too much on the visible outcomes and too little on the invisible foundations? And are we overlooking other parts of STEM that, while less directly tied to current strategic themes, remain essential to the long-term strength of science and engineering?
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How to handle suspicious emailsFake emails, known as phishing, are increasingly targeting KTH’s staff and students. And the number of malicious messages shows no sign of decreasing. KTH has therefore updated its recommendations for all employees and students on what to watch out for and how to act if something seems suspicious. About malicious emails and what to do if you are affected | | |
RELAX opens the door to large-scale research
As a new strategic effort, RELAX is designed to make large-scale research infrastructure more accessible for advanced materials characterization.
Through RELAX, KTH lowers the barriers for researchers who want to use large experimental facilities and benefit from X-rays, neutrons, and muons. The initiative provides practical support, expert knowledge, funding, and opportunities for collaboration - both within Sweden and internationally.
Martin Månsson, Associate Professor of Applied Physics and Neutron Scattering, leads the initiative.
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Dani Zuheir at the EUCYS, Photo: Horizon | |
From Unga Forskare to EUCYS: Dani Zuheir wins first prize againAfter winning Sweden’s Unga Forskare, Dani Zuheir has now secured first prize at the EU Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS), making him the first Swedish contestant ever to win the prestigious award. His physics project on the depth-dependent dynamics of columnar skyrmions impressed the EU jury in Riga. Next, he will test parts of his theories at ETH Zurich, joining a KTH team to run experiments using a particle accelerator.
Read more in Horizon magazine Dani Zuheir about the prize (Youtube) | | | |
Strathmore University Kenya | Call for
support for visits to partner institutions in Africa Widen your horizons and
take the chance to apply for mobility at KTH’s partner institutions in Africa
during this academic year. The mobility must last between five and 30 days. It
can, for example, involve co-teaching a course with colleagues at the host university
or developing a joint research proposal in collaboration with local
researchers.
Learn
more and apply before 14 November
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Apply for a scholarship at MIT or Stanford University
| WASP-HS Calls for Postdoctoral Scholarships at MIT and Stanford University
WASP-HS opens a total of 11 calls for postdoctoral scholarships at Stanford University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The scholarships offer unique opportunities for promising researchers who have recently earned their PhDs from Swedish universities. Deadline to apply is 14 November 2025. Applicants from all disciplines are welcome. Read more | | | | |
Call for Thematic Working Groups at NAVETNAVET invites researchers from KTH and partner institutions to form new Thematic Working Groups (TWGs) exploring the intersections of art, technology, and design. TWGs steer new directions of research and artistic practices as well as spark collaboration through workshops, projects, and events. Apply by 21 November
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Supervisor of the Year Award 2025 goes to Linda Lundström
Congratulations to SCI Professor Linda Lundström, who has been awarded the 2025 Supervisor of the Year award! She is recognized for her dedicated and supportive mentorship, combining clarity, encouragement, and a genuine interest in her students’ development.
The award is presented annually by the Student Union at KTH (THS) to highlight supervisors who make an exceptional contribution to their students’ academic and personal growth. Read more | | | | New coordinator for principle 3 and for cluster AI in Future Education at KTHThe programme management has appointed Olga Viberg as coordinator for cluster AI-related projects and initiatives at KTH and Marcus Lithander as coordinator for the framework principle 3, "Active student-centered learning". Interview with Olga and Marcus | | | | | Fika Chat about KTH Formula StudentWhat is KTH Formula Student, and how does it support students' learning and opportunities in the job market? Marcus Lithander meets students Albin Eriksson and Alexander Ekman with alumnus Emil Tagesson and responsible teacher Mikael Nybacka. Links to Fika Chat podcast #65 | | | | |
Hear about the development of KTH's learning environment at E-learning's demo
Hear E-learning talk about the results of selected development projects linked to KTH's learning environment, at 12.15–14.00. You will also have the opportunity to discuss and ask questions. | | | | | | Lunch seminar on the new plagiarism tool Originality During this lunch event, at 12.15–13.00, we will tell you everything about the new plagiarism detection tool Inspera Originality, which replaces the previous tool Ouriginality.
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Contribute, connect, and get inspired at AIMday Sustainable Consumption
On 3 December, researchers from Karolinska Institutet, KTH, and Stockholm University are invited to AIMday Sustainable Consumption – a meeting place where research meets practice to explore solutions to the City of Stockholm’s challenges in sustainable consumption.
Starting 8 October, researchers can sign up for the questions submitted by the City of Stockholm that they would like to join and discuss.
Read more | | | KTH offers a basic fire safety course for all employees and doctoral students. The course provides both practical and theoretical knowledge on how to prevent fires, act during evacuations, and use firefighting equipment safely. It is an important part of KTH’s efforts to ensure a safe and secure work environment. Next session: 26 November Read more and register | | |
Career Development Session on applying for research grants
This event is for postdoctoral researchers interested in learning how to apply for research grants. A panel of Digital Futures faculty and visiting scholars, led by Professor Sandra Pauletto, Associate Director for Digital Futures Mobility, will share their experiences. | | | | | |
Time to publish your thesis
Are you about to publish your doctoral thesis? Welcome to a workshop where you can get answers about the publishing process.
Fri 2025-10-17 10:30–12:00
| | | | | | Public defences of doctoral theses, licenciate seminars and docent lectures
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KTH in three minutes
Some of the
issues that will shape KTH's path forward this year include lifelong learning,
reviewing the range of courses on offer, and how best to safeguard academic
freedom. President Anders Söderholm and Sofia Ritzén will provide a snapshot of
developments at one of the world's top 100 technical universities. KTH is
taking the lead for a sustainable society.
Watch the film | | | KTH's President appointed new Vice President of Unite!
The President of KTH Anders Söderholm has been appointed Vice President of Unite! The University network for Innovation, Technology and Engineering for the period 2025–2028. KTH has been an important Unite! partner since the alliance was founded. "Here at KTH, we would like Unite! to have a clear profile, as well as prioritizing activities that are sustainable in the long term and offer clear added value to members. I hope to contribute to this," says Anders Söderholm. Read more | | | |
Karin Larsdotter, KTH Sustainability Office and Klara Folkesson, KTH Equality Office. Photo: Sabina Fabrizi
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New course on sustainability and gender equality in funding applications
KTH's Research Support Office (RSO) has developed a new course that focuses on sustainability and gender equality, diversity, and equal opportunities (JML) and is delivered via the Canvas learning platform. It is primarily aimed at researchers but is open to all employees.
The two subject areas share a module because they are closely related. The JML section consists of an introduction to gender and equality, as well as short films on how such aspects can be included in funding applications and research. The sustainability section consists of short films about various concepts, such as the three pillars of environmental, economic, and social sustainability that form the basis of the UN's 17 global sustainability goals.
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Nominate honorary doctors for 2026Honorary doctors are of great importance to KTH, and there is significant symbolic value in those who are appointed. Together, we can help identify and nominate candidates from across KTH’s fields of activity. The final date for nominations is 19 October. See the nomination criteria and nominate honorary doctors | | | |
Cross-border cooperation strengthens stability
The world around us is becoming increasingly turbulent and unpredictable. What is happening in the United States, China and other parts of the world today often differs from what was predicted a few years ago. Therefore, stable and predictable international university collaborations may be particularly important for us right now.
Read Anders Söderholm's blog | | | | | Anton Osika and Fabian Hedin, Photo: KTH | |
They receive the KTH Innovation Award 2025
With Lovable’s AI tool, anyone can build apps and software without knowing how to code. The founders, former KTH students Anton Osika and Fabian Hedin, have quickly become one of Europe’s most talked-about startup duos. They are now receiving the KTH Innovation Award for their ambition to democratize access to technology.
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