As we approach the end of another successful academic year, we want to extend our warmest wishes for a delightful and restful summer break.
Please note that this is our final newsletter before the summer holiday. We look forward to reconnecting with you in August.
Have a fantastic summer filled with sunshine and adventures! SCI School management | | | SCI reform agenda: work envorinment and faculty renewal"We have already made significant progress in recruiting top-tier faculty members, thanks to our increasingly high reputation. Now is the time to work towards even more sustainable and stable working conditions and work environment, while continuing our commitment to diversity and gender balance." In her third, and final blog post about the SCI School's new reform agenda, Head of School Sandra Di Rocco focuses on
improving our work and study environments, and promoting sustainable faculty renewal. Read Sandra's blog post
| | | Gunnar Tibert awarded the 2024 Borelius medal |
The 2024 Borelius medal has been awarded to Gunnar Tibert for “his significant contributions to the school’s education through his forward-looking, supportive, and analytical leadership”.
"It is a great honour to receive this award, as it is a true acknowledgement from my colleagues that what I am doing in my role as Deputy Head of School and especially as Derictor of First and Second Cycle Education has a positive impact in various ways." Read more | | | | | | SCI top 50 in recent QS ranking |
KTH has achieved an impressive ranking of 74 in the latest QS World University Rankings. We can be especially proud that the SCI school has been recognized for its outstanding achievements across multiple disciplines: - Mechanical Engineering: ranked 20th globally
- Mathematics: ranked 45th globally
- Physics and Astronomy: ranked 48th globally
These rankings reflect the hard work, dedication, and talent of our students, faculty, and staff. Thank you all for your contributions to our success.
QS ranks KTH 74th worldwide, ninth in European Union | | | A night to remember: The annual SCI School Party
The SCI School Party is always a delightful blend of academia and amusement. This year, the event took place on the 4th June at Restaurant Proviant. With over 200 attendees, the party was the talk of the corridors at SCI.
Read more about the party | | | | | Everything is new, and just as usual |
University Administration and support that makes it easier for teachers and researchers to fulfil their missions is not a new feature of school operational support, but the very core of the mission." Erik Edstam, Head of Administration at SCI writes about the importance of co-operation with and understanding for departments and school management in the University Administration. Read the whole post | | | | | | | | | | | | - Encode your phone extensions.
- Schedule out-of-office replies for e-mails.
- For financial approvers – make sure to activate a replacement in the system.
- Make sure not to leave any food that will expire in the common fridges.
- Turn off the lights in the office and unplug mobile chargers.
Leave the computer and take a well-deserved break!
Opening hours for KTH's central service departmentsOpening hours at KTH during the summer | | | | | Mikael Nybacka, Associate professor, Division of Vehicle Dynamics
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External assignments in the Vehicle Dynamics project course
| Scania and other companies have long been involved in the Vehicle Dynamics project course at KTH. Course coordinator Mikael Nybacka sees the course as a win-win situation for students, researchers and industry.
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Video in Canvas quizzes: new web resourcesMany teachers ask how video can be used in quizzes, so now there are new guides published! Read and learn from our examples and tips. New web resources for video in quizzes | | | | | Workshops and drop-in with E-learning autumn 2024See planned drop-in and workshops with E-learning in the autumn on topics such as Canvas, presentation materials and generative AI. Workshops and drop-in autumn 2024 | | | | |
Summer time at KTH LibraryStarting June 6, summer hours will apply at KTH Library. From 1 July to 4 August, the physical library will be closed, but staff will respond to emails and phone calls throughout the summer. From June 3, extended loan periods will be in effect. Check your loans and return books you don't need before your holiday. You can always access the library's online resources from anywhere, at any time Library service this summer | | | | |
Science and curiosities from KTH's Library's rare book collectionThe current exhibition in Library Hall showcases a selection of books and objects from the KTH rare books collection. Scientific works as well as curiosities are on display, alongside old library paraphernalia.
Read more about the exhibition on display from 28 May | | | | | Workshops for doctoral students - spots available for autumn 2024KTH offers workshops for doctoral students who want to enhance their skills in academic productivity, writing, and sustainable working methods.During the autumn of 2024, three groups will meet for three interconnected workshops to acquire useful tools in these areas, while sharing experiences of academic life in an interactive learning environment. Read more and register your interest | | | | Information meeting on Life and Career Planning
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The Life and Career Planning Programme, offered to KTH employees this autumn. Come and meet one of our coaches who will talk about how life and career planning works. We will also go through the requirements for applying and you will have the opportunity to ask your questions and thoughts about what it means to take the programme. The meeting takes about 45-60 minutes, is given digitally and in Swedish. On request, the information can also be offered in English. Dates for the information meeting: 10 June at 11:00 11 June at 11:30 Register for the information session via email The deadline for applications to the programme starting in the autumn is 17 June. Life and Career Programme | KTH Intranet | | | | | Nordic Seminar on Railway Technology
This event brings together members of the Nordic railway community, including researchers, institutes, authorities, and industrial partners in manufacturing, operations, infrastructure and maintenance. Theme:
"Developing technologies for a high capacity, integrated, environmentally friendly railway network".
| | | | | | Health Systems Design Summer School"Finding pathways in the complexity of providing health for all". The Health Systems Design Summer School (HSDSS) is a summer school where PhD students and researchers from all over the world come together to work on interdisciplinary projects on health systems design. | | | | | | | | Public defences of doctoral theses, licenciate seminars and docent lectures
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Using language as a springboard
"With good language, KTH can reach further and become a more efficient organisation.So says Viggo Kann, chairman of the Language Committee at KTH and trying to predict the language use of tomorrow.
The language makes the difference
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