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Mattias Wiggberg, Jennie Björk, Mats Engwall, Anne-Kathrin Peters, Per Lundqvist, and Malin Jansson will represent you in the Faculty Board ITM, 2027-2029.
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Here is the new Faculty Board at ITM
Thank you for voting! A total of 70.83% participated in the election, the highest turnout among all KTH schools. The election result was very close and ultimately ended in a tie between two candidates. Teacher representatives for the ITM Faculty Board have now been elected for the 2027-2029 term.
Election results for ITM Valresultat för ITM-skolan | | |
ABE's Hossein Shahrokni introduces Q-bot.
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KTH-developed Q-bot launched at Vetenskapens Hus
Can a chatbot help young people feel they can make a difference for the climate? KTH Climate Action Centre hopes so, and has now launched Q-bot at Vetenskapens Hus.
“With Q-bot, we want to strengthen both young people’s knowledge and their belief in their own ability,” project manager Karin Larsdotter says.
Q-bot launched at Vetenskapens Hus Q-bot invigs på Vetenskapens Hus
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Björn Möller and Susanne Nilsson, MMK. Photo: Anna Gullers | | | | |
Pär Jönsson awarded after three
decades of contribution
Head of the ITM-school, professor Pär Jönsson has been awarded the prestigious Rinmanmedal, an honor presented to individuals who have made
significant contributions to the Swedish iron and steel industry. 30 years is what I call a marathon!
Pär Jönsson is awarded Rinmanmedal | | | | |
INDEK student Andreas Almgren won NYC Marathon
What an incredible achievement by Andreas Almgren winning the NYC Marathon!
Andreas is studying Industrial Engineering and Management at KTH and has reached the master’s level of the programme. He is currently taking a break from his studies to focus fully on his running career.
Read more on KTH's LinkedIn page | | | | |
Get inspired in Sing Sing!
Have you seen InspireReads but just walked by? Stop next time and let the InspireLabs mobile mini-library spark curiosity and foster ideas that challenge perspectives. The mini-library is bringing gender equality, technology and innovation straight to KTH’s spaces! Don't miss. Conversations that can change the way we see the world. 👀✨ | There is a dedicated supports person for each department from HR, Finance and Communications. Find them here:
They are also available in person at certain days. Please ask your support person or VHC when and where. | | | | Adjusted dates! New access card system
| 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:
30 November – 4 December, 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: How EPFL is integrating makerspaces into education Welcome to a hybrid lunch seminar 10 November at 11.30–13.00 where EPFL will present how they have developed and integrated makerspaces into its campus and curriculum through the MAKE network. KTH's president Anders Söderholm will join and talk about the importance of makerspaces for the future of engineering education at KTH.
Read more and register for the seminar
More seminars on Makerspaces
| | | | | Fika chat on students' usage of AI How are students using AI tools today? Olga Viberg, who teaches and conducts research at EECS, coordinates Future Education projects on AI and learning. Olga, EECS colleague Yueling Fan, and doctoral student Antonia Sunna join podcast host Marcus Lithander over a fika to discuss (in English) students' AI usage. Join Fika chat #88, 18 November at 15:00
| | | | | Recording: E-learning's demo of current development projectsAre you curious about developments in KTH’s digital learning environment? In the recording of E-learning’s autumn 2026 demo, you can learn about current development projects and updates in areas including Canvas, digital examinations, generative AI, course evaluation and study administration. Recording: E-learning's demo of current development projects
| | | New centre to develop knowledge on resilient and robust living environmentsIn 2027, KTH will launch the research centre REPLACES (Resilient and Robust Living Environment: Equitable, Safe and Health-Promoting). The aim is to develop new methods and expand knowledge about how the built environment can contribute to better health, greater safety and more equitable living conditions. Read more about REPLACES | | | | | Centre testing new approaches to the climate transition
Despite years of research, policy proposals and widespread public support for climate action, progress remains slow. KTH is launching the research centre DO-LAB for Climate Transformations to accelerate the transition while strengthening social justice and crisis preparedness. “We will explore and test the scope for local government action,” director Karin Bradley says.
Read more | | | | | | Photo: Christer Gummesson | | | | | KTH receive most funding from Research Council in 202647 researchers at KTH are to receive a combined 205 million kronor in funding as part of the Swedish Research Council’s major allocation for natural and engineering sciences. “KTH’s researchers are at the forefront and KTH is holding its own in the face of fierce competition,” says Annika Borgenstam, KTH’s vice president for research. Read more | | | Photo:
Private, Jon Lindhe, Christer Gummeson
| Strategic initiatives strengthening KTH's researchFuture batteries, sustainable chemistry and AI driving materials research forward. KTH's strategic research initiatives open up new opportunities for research and collaboration. The application deadline is 10 November. “Being part of KTH's strategic research initiatives opens doors when we seek contacts and collaborations with partners, both in Sweden and internationally. This is extremely important,” says Magnus Burman, researcher in engineering mechanics and leader of the Battery3PC initiative.
Strategic initiatives open new doors | | | | | Susanne Odung is leaving KTH
Susanne Odung, Financial Director and Head of the Finance Department, is leaving KTH to become Chief Financial Officer for Region Västerbotten. Read more | | | | | From the Nobel Banquet to everyday meals
She has served porridge at the Nobel Banquet, made baby food from crooked vegetables and won Sweden’s Chef of the Year competition. Now, Jessie Sommarström is being awarded KTH’s Great Prize for showing how good food can combine pleasure, health and sustainability. Read the interview | | | Welcome to this year’s Christmas concert!1 December: Get into the festive spirit with music! The KTH Academic Orchestra and Kongl. Teknologkören (KTH's student choir) perform at this year's two Christmas concerts. Get your ticket | | | |
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Lunchtime concert featuring Bellman and Taube
Welcome to KTH’s lunchtime concert! Bring your own lunch and enjoy the music. Guitarist Lars Seitz will be talking and playing. Time: 11 November, 12:10–12:50.
Venue: Ångdomen, Osquars backe 31 | |
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