"There is power in collegiality"
Malin Åkermo is the vice-chair of SCI's newly formed Faculty Board.
With a background in engineering mechanics and a drive to make a difference, she talks about her reasons for joining the board, the work they've done so far, and what she hopes to achieve.
Read the interview | Faculty boards are up and running
| The work of the schools' faculty boards has begun, and the commitment is high, says Dean Sofia Ritzén. Here are some voices from participants about what their own school's faculty board is discussing right now.
The new faculty organisation takes shape | | | | | | | | | | Mats Danielsson's team recieves ERC Advanced Grant
Professor Mats Danielsson's research team has been awarded a European Research Council Advanced Grant of €3,351,875 for a five-year project that could revolutionize hospital technology for PET and SPECT, known as molecular imaging. Among other uses, the methods can detect cancer and cardiovascular diseases at an early stage. ERC Advanced Grant goes to SCI researcher
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The lab that focus on mobilityAt Promobilia MoveAbility Lab at KTH human mobility is studied in detail. The aim is to build assistive devices and find methods that can make life easier for people with motor disabilities. Medtech providing more mobility in life
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Invisible face mask reduces the risk of airborne virus transmission
A new study led by Ricardo Vinuesa at KTH introduces an innovative solution with the potential to revolutionize preventive measures against the spread of airborne infection.
More effective than face masks
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Mathematicians receive research funding
| Funding worth SEK 29 million from Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation’s mathematics program will be granted 18 mathematicians for their research. One researcher at KTH will receive a grant to recruit a foreign researcher for a postdoctoral position in Sweden, and two researchers from outside Sweden will be visiting professors at KTH. Read more | | | | | | Göran Gustafssonpriset 2024 |
Göran Gustafssonpriset belönar unga forskare som har gjort framstående insatser inom teknisk fysik och matematik och uppgår till totalt 3 miljoner kronor fördelat över tre år. Utöver det "stora priset", delar Göran Gustafsson Stiftelse ut även ett mindre forskningsbidrag på 1 miljon kronor till lovande unga forskare inom samma områden.
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An interdisciplinary journey - meet Alexander Grötsch
Alexander Grötsch has been appointed to Assistant Professor in Solid Mechanics with specialisation in bio-based nanostructured materials. After studying various fields of science, he is now exploring cutting-edge materials at KTH.
Interview with Alexander
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From Calgary to Stockholm - meet Jonathan Leung
Jonathan Leung is new Assistant Professor in Rail Vehicle Technology. He shares insights into his path towards excellence in mechanical engineering and his innovative contributions to sustainable railway maintenance at KTH.
Interview with Jonathan
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| | Former Head of Department Klaus Biedermann has passed away | Professor Emeritus Klaus Biedermann passed away on March 30th 2024, after a brief period of illness. He was a prominent figure at KTH for many years
and held several important posts, including Head of Department for Optical Research. In memoriam Klaus Biedermann | | | ERC- funding opportunities - open calls and eventsUpcoming calls- Advanced Grants – call opens on 29 May and closes on 29 August 2024
- Proof of Concept – call is open, next deadline 17 September 2024
- Starting Grants – call expected to open in the middle of July with a deadline end of October 2024
- Synergy Grants – call expected to open in the middle of July with a deadline in the middle of November 2024
- Consolidator Grants – call expected to open in the middle of September with a deadline in the middle of December 2024·
Plan to apply? Sign up for an event to learn more:
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MedTechLabs call for fundingMedTechLabs call open for projects in medical technology with precise clinical applications designed to prevent and treat common diseases or meet medical needs. MedTechLabs intends to support one to two programs in the range of SEK 2–7 million per year and program, respectively, for four to five years.
Apply before 11 June
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KTH & Stockholm Region: Sustainable traffic and regional development planningKTH and Region Stockholm are collaborating to launch a joint project call to develop research activities within sustainable traffic and regional development planning. The application period open 12 April and close 11 June 2025
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Survey exposes our PhD's strugglesLack of routines and administrative processes, demanding working conditions and a feeling of isolation. The doctoral students at KTH wish for more, according to a survey from the PhD Chapter mapping KTH's research education from the students’ perspective. Read the interview Read the report here |
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Summer school for PhD students in SpainFrom September 14th until September 20th, 2024 the tdAcademy will host their 3rd International Summer School on Transdisciplinary Methods. This year the summer school focuses on land use conflicts in the region of Alt Empordá, Spain. Apply before 30th of April
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| | Pedagogical dilemmas with anonymised examination
KTH is introducing anonymisation
of written examination. Come and discuss it 23 April at
15.15-16.40. Priority group Assessment and Examination
Methods is hosting the meeting. Discuss pedagogical dilemmas with anonymised
examination | | | | | | | Everyone can be sustainableAll employees at KTH can contribute to sustainable development. As an employee, you should be familiar with the sustainability goals and know how you contribute to them based on your role. To help you along the way, there is a digital training programme which deals with KTH's sustainability goals and the work being done to achieve them. Estimated time required: about 40 min Language: Swedish and English Read more about the course | | | |
15.00 - 17.00 | Matchmaking event for KTH and Region Stockholm researchers | | | | | | Public defences of doctoral theses, licenciate seminars and docent lectures
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QS ranks KTH 37th globally in engineering and tech, 64th in natural scienceKTH is now ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide in engineering, technology and natural sciences, according to the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. KTH ranks 37th in the subject area of Engineering & Technology, and 64th in the subject area of Natural Sciences. "It is fantastic to see KTH continue to climb established rankings and show successful development in various subjects. It demonstrates KTH's high quality and competitiveness in technology and science," KTH's Deputy President Mikael Lindström says. KTH climbs in QS-rankings
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KTH’s collegial forum: New government structure for research funding and innovation?The Swedish organisation for external research and innovation funding was established over twenty years ago and is now under review. Now, The faculty Board welcomes KTH’s researchers and teachers to KTH’s collegial forum to listen to Government investigator Ingrid Peterson. She will talk about the investigation and the proposal for three new authorities for research funding. Welcome on Zoom Friday 29 April at 11:30–13:00. Read more (in Swedish) and download the report
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Safety campaign kicks off at KTH
The “Våga fråga” (dare to ask) campaign is now starting on our campuses. The campaign is part of making KTH safer and more secure. During the weekend 13-14 April, a number of young people will work to put up the stickers with the message "Dare to ask who you let in" in Swedish (“Våga fråga vem du släpper in”) above all card readers on KTH Campus. The campaign also applies to our other campuses, but there the schools themselves plan when to put up the stickers. Head of Security Christina Boman about the "Dare to ask" campaign
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Newsmakers at KTHWho has received what when it comes to funding? What findings, results and researchers have attracted attention outside KTH? Under the vignette Newsmakers, we provide a selection of the latest news and events at KTH. Newsmakers
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They are KTH's new honorary doctors Three new honorary doctors have been appointed: Lena Nordlund, Laura Cozzi and Jens Nielsen.This year KTH is honoring a world leading scientist in synthetic biology, a science journalist, and a leader that shapes global energy policy.
KTH’s honorary doctors appointed
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