Waclaw Gudowski receives the Borelius Medal: "Research is magical"
Professor emeritus Waclaw Gudowski is this year’s recipient of the Borelius Medal. He is recognised for his long-standing efforts to strengthen education and research in nuclear technology, not least through the Master’s Programme in Nuclear Energy Engineering, which he initiated and developed. The programme has since become one of KTH’s most popular and has contributed to building competence both in Sweden and abroad.
In an interview, Gudowski reflects on his path to KTH, arriving in Sweden in the early 1980s during a politically challenging time for nuclear power. He talks about the importance of building international networks, his passion for teaching, and why he believes research is, quite simply, magical.
The Borelius medal is awarded by the School of Engineering Sciences and recognises outstanding contributions to the development and success of engineering sciences at KTH.
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KTH-HR: ongoing development for better payroll managementImplementing KTH's new payroll system, KTH-HR, is ongoing and will continue in project form until at least the summer. HR is continually receiving feedback and works to improve and further develop the system. The project team receives many questions, which can lead to longer response times.
Most common questions and answers about KTH-HR (FAQ)
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Staff training and career support-
The Leadership without Management programme
Are you a leader without being a formal manager?
Are you expected to lead and create results together with others without having staff responsibility? The Leadership without Management programme provides a broad understanding of leadership from the perspectives of leading myself, leading groups and leading individuals. You will explore your driving forces and role models as a leader, knowledge of groups and group development, knowledge and training in communication and dialogue.
Register for the course by 29 August (Swe)
| | Pär Olsson and Christophe Duwig, leaders of KTH Nexus and initiators of the exhibition. | Exhibition explores nuclear energy’s role in a fossil-free futureNuclear power is a controversial and crucial topic in today’s energy debate. An ongoing exhibition at the KTH Library highlights how an innovative nuclear technology, tiny modular reactors (SMRs), can contribute to a sustainable energy future. The exhibition also revisits KTH’s unique legacy as the site of Sweden’s first nuclear reactor. Read more | | | You report regularly during the summer.
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Join a survey on heat problems in StockholmThe research project Stockholm Heat aims to map the heat in the city during the summer and to study how the city's greenery affects the temperature. How do you experience it? Help researchers and city planners to gain knowledge to improve Stockholm.
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This year's focus: Space and Technology, Engineering Biology, AI and Cybersecurity.
| Unite! Research School 3-7 Nov
Young researcher, take the chance to network with early-career researchers from nine European universities. This Unite! programme is worth 3 ECTS, is free of charge and includes meals.
Erasmus+ funding cover travel costs and KTH supports up to 15 participants with Erasmus mobility funding.
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Apply for the Future Laureates Societal Challenges Programme
The Sweden-Korea Education, Research, and Innovation Collaboration (SKERIC) invites doctoral students and researchers - who have obtained their PhD in 2020 or later - to apply for this programme, which gives you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic interdisciplinary group of early career researchers.
Learn more and apply before 13 June
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Join the Unite! Research School in France 3-7 November
As a doctoral student and young researcher at KTH, you can apply for the Unite! Research School 3-7 November 2025 in Grenoble. The programme is worth 30 training hours for doctoral students. Unite! offers free registration, including accommodation and meals. You can apply for Erasmus+ funding to cover travel costs.
Learn more and apply by 15 September
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Stay temporary at an external organisation
As a researcher or teacher at KTH you can apply for a temporary stay at an external organisation. This call aims to strengthen and further develop collaborations between KTH and actors in industry or the public sector. The grant can fully or partially cover salary costs during the mobility period, 3 to 12 months.
Apply by 22 August
| Remember to write your course analysis!Don't forget to write your course analysis for your P4 courses! The deadline for writing course analysis is in July for many of the courses. Your course analysis is written via Canvas. Process and timeline: Course evaluation and analysis
| | | | | Fika Chat on industry partner collaboration in education with Lars UppvallLars has
developed a prototype for how KTH can work with partner organisations in a
structured way to integrate authentic challenges in project-based courses. Listen to his fika chat
with Marcus Lithander and Joakim Lilliesköld. Find links
to Lars’ Fika Chat #61 18 June from 15:00
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Drop-in with E-learning at 13.00–15.00E-learning welcomes you to drop-in support via Zoom. You can talk to employees at the E-learning management team and get answers to questions about digital teaching and about the system support that KTH provides. This can for example be, the learning platform Canvas or other digital tools such as Mentimeter and Möbius.
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The symposium takes place at Digital Futures.
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Singapore and KTH join forces on AI
On September 16–19, KTH will host an international symposium on AI in
society. Three leading universities from Singapore have been invited, and
organizer Mattias Wiggberg hopes the event will contribute to shaping
a more responsible use of AI.
Wiggberg about the symposium | | | | | | | International conferences this summerDuring the summer, several conferences are organised, covering a wide range of fields in different disciplines. Participants from all over the world will gather at KTH to present the latest research, exchange experiences and create new collaborations. Upcoming conferences at KTH | Easily read and follow journals and newspapers
Browse, read and monitor scholarly e-journals from KTH Library in BrowZine – available online and as an app. Go to Mediearkivet to get access to Swedish and international newspaper articles. Read more | | | | | | | | KTH Library is now on BlueskyThis account will be sharing content related to research and scholarly
communication, both at KTH and beyond. Follow to hear our perspectives and join the conversation! Read more | | | | Public defences of doctoral theses, licenciate seminars and docent lectures
| | | Mikael Lindström and Gustav Heldt on 27 May | Alum of the Year portrait unveiledAlum of the Year
2025 is Karin Rådström, now heading Daimler Trucks. Last week her portrait was traditionally inaugurated in the library along with bubbles and snacks. Read more about alum Karin Rådström | | | | |
A decision is expected before the summer
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Next step in KTH’s career system
KTH is moving forward with a clearer and more inclusive career system. Some changes are ready to launch, while others will be explored further
– all aimed at strengthening KTH as an attractive, transparent and trustworthy workplace. Further development of the career system | | | | |
Staff in Kista and Södertälje move this summer.
| | | | | New forms of collaboration in the wake of KTH's relocations
From initiatives in learning centres in the Stockholm region to new types of collaboration have emerged following the relocation of KTH's campuses in Kista and Södertälje. And Scania, AstraZeneca and Ericsson are continuing their
partnerships with KTH in new ways. Interview about strategic collaborations | | | | |
A highly rated meme in a recent study.
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AI generated memes funnier...
...but humans may have the last laugh.
A new KTH study suggests artificial intelligence can create internet memes as funny as those made by humans. But when it comes to gags that truly connect with viewers, people still have the edge. Read more about the AI study | | | | | Next newsletter
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