Assignment vs. volume: balancing faculty research funding in academia
How can academia ensure stable and efficient research funding for faculty? In her latest blog post Sandra Di Rocco explores the challenges of balancing internal research resources, such as FoFU, with faculty assignments to create a fair and sustainable funding model. Sandra highlights the importance of linking funding to actual faculty contributions, avoiding the fragmentation of resources, and ensuring transparency in allocation. She also discusses how a stable baseline of funding per faculty member is crucial for maintaining high-quality research, supporting Ph.D. education, and fostering long-term academic success. Curious about how SCI is addressing these challenges and planning for the future? Read the full blog post Download the SCI Reform Agenda for 2025 |
Become prepared in case of armed violence in an educational environmentThe Security and Safety Department offers training in preventive security for all staff, as part of KTH's strategic security work. The theme is armed attacks in an educational environment and focuses on the conditions for us to act, as well as guidelines and experiences from other authorities and organisations. Wed 2025-02-19: Utbildning i förebyggande säkerhet för alla anställda (in Swedish) Thu 2025-05-15: Preventive security training (in English) | | |
Katia Gallo and Daniel Vare at the event
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NQCIS links to EU quantum communications
A pilot quantum communications facility has been inaugurated at KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KTH). It will serve as Sweden's launching platform for the new EU quantum communications network. "I want to highlight that this is a true partnership between top-notch research science and technology made in Sweden, and actually industrial telecom giants like Ericsson as well as Swedish innovative start-ups which are also part of this big adventure", said Katia Gallo director of National Quantum Communication Infrastructure in Sweden, NQCIS.
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Milestone for lead-cooled reactors
Last week, Oskarshamn was the scene of an important step for nuclear power with the start of construction of an electrically heated prototype for a future nuclear reactor. The company Blykalla and KTH researcher Janne Wallenius, who is developing solutions for cooling reactors with lead instead of water, are among those behind the project. “One key focus is studying how lead can circulate naturally to cool the fuel rods under different accident scenarios. We’ll also be developing operational and maintenance processes, such as how to replace pumps and steam generators in molten lead at 350 degrees Celsius.", said Janne Wallenius.
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From time to time, there are reports that some research is criticised not only for its content but also for its relevance. When the criticism comes from political representatives or certain special interests in society, it can be a sign of serious attempts to restrict academic freedom. When this happens, we must stand up for the right of research and researchers to freely define research questions and to freely publish and disseminate the results of their research.
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Doctoral survey 2025 - Your
answers are important!
In February/March, a
new and revised survey to all doctoral students will be sent out via email by
KTH in collaboration with the PhD Chapter. Take the chance to
share your views on different areas such as information and introduction, study
environment, supervision, courses and the third-cycle education. Your answers
will be anonymized.
And, the PhD Chapter has a gift for those
choosing to participate in the survey! Although responses are anonymous, we can
confirm your participation, allowing you to claim an ice cream from Pressbyrån
to enjoy! Rest assured, we cannot see your individual answers. Thank you in
advance for taking part!
Read more
about the survey | | | | | | Project management - Research project managementProfessional Development for Research Project Managers – Take the Step Towards Bigger and More Successful Projects! The Research Support Office offers a training course tailored for those who lead collaborative research projects and wish to develop the tools and skills required to manage projects at a higher level.
Project management - Research project management | | |
Course surveys are automatically created in Canvas starting study period 3, VT25KTH has launched a new system for course evaluation and analysis that is automated in Canvas. As a teacher, you only need to write your course analysis - everything else is automatic. The new system is used for all courses starting study period 3 in VT25. You will receive an email when the survey is available in Canvas and can add questions and adjust the survey start date, if you wish.
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Join a
poetic adventure with Unite!Immerse yourself in the art of creative writing through a multilingual initiative by the university alliance Unite! Welcome to a creative collaboration where we create and share poetry across languages and cultures. Joined-Up Writing: Unite! Edition
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Submit your abstract to KTH SoTL 2025
KTH's
higher education pedagogical conference SoTL is part of Storträffen 20
May 2025, and structured abstracts can be submitted between 17 February and 17
March. Take the chance to contribute to the conversation on pedagogical
development! Read about SoTL and submit your abstract here
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Fikasnack on lessons learned from a project on student completionHow can we get more than 50% of students to graduate? Patrik Hilber has tested one way and talks about the lessons learned from the development project "Everyone onboard! - student completion".
Listen to podcast #52 on Spotify,
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These were the 2024 development projects of the Future Education at KTH
Get an overview of school- and KTH-wide development projects from 2024
in the Future Education programme. Development projects 2024
| | | | | Seminar: Boost your research with LinkedIn |
Curious about how LinkedIn can boost your research? Join our seminar on March 5 to discover tips for building your profile, reaching collaborators, and amplifying your work.Organizer: KTH communication.
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Welcome to KTH's first concert 2025!
Come and enjoy music by Tchaikovsky, Brahms and Kodály at KTH's first concert in 2025. The venue is the Royal College of Music.
| | | | | | Lunch 'n' Learn on question-based learning
Question-based learning (QBL) focuses on participants' understanding and creates an interactive experience. Come and try QBL, listen to a lecture and participate in a discussion. If possible, try QBL in advance! | | | | | | | | Do you want to learn more about open science?In this course you'll learn more about open science, both how open practices are implemented in Sweden, and how to use them in your own research. Apply by February 28. Read more | | | | | | Public defences of doctoral theses, licenciate seminars and docent lectures
| | | Lena Niemi Birgersdotter, Photo: Åsa Karsberg, KTH | New support for managers in their workA new manager support on KTH's intranet has been launched by the HR department. There, managers with personnel responsibilities can get information about what is involved in the managerial role and find answers to their questions. Lena Niemi Birgersdotter is HR specialist and project leader for the manager portal.
Read more | | | Want to update our
skills this summer? | Do you, or someone you know, want to learn something new? KTH offers a
range of short summer courses, most of them distance
learning, in subjects like psychology, programming or learning.
Explore the offer here (and don't forget to spread the word!). Summer courses at KTH 2025 | | | | | | |
