Reflections on recent strategic discussions
In her recent blog post, Sandra Di Rocco reflects on two discussions shaping the school’s strategic direction. During a management retreat on October 16-17, department heads engaged in open and collaborative discussions about reexamining the school’s financial model. This first step aims to develop a fair, sustainable approach aligning resources with both departmental and school-wide priorities. On October 21, the so called School dialogue with KTH’s leadership highlighted SCI’s strengths in research, but also pinpointed funding challenges, particularly for theoretical research and projects needing specialized labs. Both sessions reflect a unified commitment to transparency and academic excellence at SCI.
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Nuclear Innovation at the SKC Symposium 2024This year’s SKC Symposium, organized in collaboration with ANItA (Academic-industrial Nuclear Technology Initiative to Achieve a Sustainable Energy Future) brought together experts from academia, industry, and regulatory bodies to discuss key developments in nuclear engineering. The presentations covered new nuclear technologies, life extensions for existing reactors, and the growing need for skilled professionals. The winners of the Sigvard Eklund Prize were announced, recognizing outstanding academic achievements in nuclear research. Ebrahim Mansouri received the award for the best doctoral thesis for his work on Atomistic modelling of irradiation-induced microstructure evolution in Fe alloys. Fredrik Öhrlund won the prize for the best master’s thesis for his work entitled Non-linear time-dependent modelling of heterogeneous nuclear reactors. The best bachelor’s thesis was awarded to Ida Andersson Neretnieks and Jonas Planck for their project on Simulation of radiation damage in uranium nitride. | | |
Peter Sigray, Center Director of SMaRC
| Research on Next-Generation Underwater Robots Continues
It has been confirmed that SMaRC (Swedish Maritime Robotics Centre), Sweden's leading academic venture in underwater robotics, will continue its research with support from Saab, FMV (Swedish Defence Materiel Administration), and KTH (Royal Institute of Technology). The project has received continued funding of SEK 175 million over the next seven years, encompassing several projects at KTH, strengthening Sweden's position in maritime innovation.
Read more | | | Upload your receipts for
wellness activities 2024
Don't forget to upload your receipts for wellness activities in the "KTH for me" portal (Benify) no later than 15 November to take advantage of the 2024 wellness allowance.
Log in at KTH for me
| | | | | Register your info in the new payroll and time report system
All employees must update their personal information in KTH-HR during October. This includes contact information, next of kin, and the birth dates of children for registering childcare leave (VAB). Since 21 October, all reporting of absences and leaves should be done in KTH-HR. Log in KTH-HR Guides för employees including hourly workers Guides for managers | | | | | | | Shape the Future of FoodInternal Call: 4 MSEK for Postdoctoral Projects at KTH FOODThis call invites innovative, multidisciplinary research proposals that engage at least three faculty members from different KTH Departments or Schools. With total funding of 4 MSEK, we will provide up to 2 MSEK for employing one postdoctoral researcher over two years. We encourage collaboration with external stakeholders and co-funding opportunities to develop your proposals. | | | New doctoral student salary
The doctoral student agreement is locally agreed monthly salaries for PhD students employed at KTH. The latest doctoral student salary agreement has been completed and applies from October 2024.
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| She is the new programme manager for Future Education |
Anna Jerbrant takes over from Joakim Lilliesköld as programme manager for KTH's change programme "Framtidens utbildning" from 1 November 2024.
Gunnar Tibert continues as assistant programme manager.
Read the interview with Anna | | | | Learn about projects for KTH's digital learning environmentCome to a demo with E-learning and hear more about projects to develop the digital learning environment. This time about, among other things, a new system for course evaluation and course analysis.
E-learning's demo 7 November at 12.15 | | | | | Fika Chat on various perspectives on AI in higher educationWe get both a teacher and student perspective to a broader strategic discussion at KTH about AI tools and skills in our education.
Listen to live podcast 6 November at 15:00 | | | | |
KTH’s collegial forum: Academic freedom19 November at 11.30 – 13.00 (Zoom)Academic freedom is more relevant than ever. Internationally, it is being curtailed in many countries and some research is being restricted; nationally, there is an ongoing discussion about how we can safeguard it for a long time and whether it needs to be protected by legislation.
Tim Ekberg, Staff Counsellor at Lund University and member of the Expert Group for Analysis at SUHF has written two reports on academic freedom. At the collegial forum on 19 November, he will discuss his work and the relationship to a new organisational form for Swedish universities.
Read more | | | AI in Research Work – Aalto webinarThe seminar will cover topics such as: generative AI tools for researchers, prompt engineering, "chat with PDFs”, software tools for large language models, open-source large language models, limitations of these approaches.
| | | | | | Impact of ultrafine particles emissions from transportAn enlightening and transformative event dedicated to showcasing the groundbreaking results and valuable lessons learned from three pivotal European research projects: ULTRHAS, LEON-T, and nPETS. | | | | | | Mattecoach och AI inom matematikhandledning
Digital Futures medverkar under Digitalidag med projektet “Mattecoach och AI inom matematikhandledning”: Hur kan vi hjälpa elever att bli bättre på matte uifrån deras behov?
| | | | | | Public defences of doctoral theses, licenciate seminars and docent lectures
| | | Seminar: Health Data for Researchers | Welcome to a seminar organised by KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Region Stockholm, aimed at exploring how healthcare data can drive research breakthroughs and foster innovation in the healthcare sector.
Date: 8 November, 9:30–15:00 Place: Teknikringen 1 Last date to register: 4 November To info and programme | | | | | | | | Photo: Crosscuts / KTH Environmental Humanities Laboratory | | | | | | Film festival Crosscuts - 6-7 November at KTH
| Crosscut is an
environmental humanities
documentary film festival that screens films on various topics and perspectives. The festival's fourth edition, taking place on 6-7 November at KTH, explores forests and our many diverse relationships with them.
Read more and secure your spot! | | | | | | Investing in tech research and innovation can turn the tide for Europe
Europe need to strengthen its competitive edge through targeted investments in research, innovation, and technology. KTH and similar institutions can play a critical role in driving this transformation, ensuring Europe remains at the forefront of innovation and sustainability.
President Anders Söderström's blog
| | | | | He knows the value of good information security
Carl-Niclas Odenbringt will keep better track of the organisation's data as the new Information Security Specialist. One of his tasks is to raise employees' understanding of the value of good information security. Read the full interview
| | | | | How can we create a sustainable textile industry?
| 13 November: Open lecture on creating a sustainable textile industry and the environmental impact of the fashion industry with Gunnar Henriksson, Professor of Wood Chemistry. The lecture will be held digitally in Swedish and is open to all.
Read more | | | | KTH student awarded for best thesis in the country
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Jessica Lindström is this year’s recipient of the Wimanska Prize, awarded annually by Sveriges Ingenjörer for Sweden’s best thesis. "It feels amazing, incredible! Read more | | Photo:
Sveriges Ingenjörer
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