ITM - School of Industrial Engineering and Management
"We need a better security culture"
Bomb threats, fire, theft or terrorist attacks – what do we do in times of crisis? Christina Boman, Head of Security says KTH needs to create a better security culture. She recently launched two printed materials to promote security on our premises, in order to reduce theft and to help everyone to act wisely in difficult and threatening situations.
The sun has reached the Department of Energy Technology (EGI). Well, not for real, but in the form of a second test rig for sunlight simulation. The new solar simulator will transform the landscape of PV solar energy testing and training.
Jonas Anund Vogel releases a new book based on research from KTH Live-In Lab. "Smarta och hållbara byggnader" aims to broaden the conversation on sustainability in the built environment sector.
This is how many ingredients are needed for the "semlor" during Fettisdagen: 132 tonnes of almond paste, 211 tonnes of cream, 2.6 tonnes of cardamom, 211 tonnes of flour, 42 tonnes of butter, 2.6 million eggs, 53 tonnes of sugar.
SEK 3,000 for wellness activities
KTH offers all employees a healthcare allowance of maximum 3,000 SEK per calender year as well as the right to exercise during paid working hours through use of a weekly health and wellness hour.
David Olgart, Director of Cybercampus Sverige, Minister of Civil Defense Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M), Minister of Education Mats Persson (L) and KTH President Anders Söderholm. Photo: Sanna Johannesson, Blackbox Videoproduktion.
Welcome, Sweden's first cyber campus
Cybercampus Sweden at KTH is inaugurated and ready to kick-off. Its purpose is to strengthen both the supply of skills and research in cyber security. The investment is a national initiative and a collaboration between universities.
Ove Bayard, Chairman for the Art Association and Lecturer at the ITM School.
The art of running an art association
KTH Art Association is open to all employees. You don't need to know much about art, an interest is all that is needed. Ove Bayard, long-time chairman hopes for new members – and his successor – for the annual meeting on 21 February.
Stefan Östlund, Vice President for International Relations, joins the podcast on 21 February to discuss the international dimension of KTH's programmes.
Due the low number of users, KTH Library will cancel the Altmetric Explorer service. Artmetric will be available only till 29 February 2024. The library is still thinking of possible alternatives.
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