Trust-based governance and leadership have been used as a watchword for public sector reform for a number of years. But what does it mean in practice? Trust-based governance is often seen as the antithesis of New Public Management (NPM) as a fundamentally different governance philosophy. I think this is both right and wrong. NPM is … Continue reading “Trust and goals build the university of the future”
Soon it is time for a much-needed summer break for many of us. Every year when the summer months come around, it’s the same scenario: lots of things to finish before the end of June, but also, hopefully, a fairly relaxed time period before work activities start again in August. Universities have their own pace, … Continue reading “The summer is short but long”
In an editorial in Dagens Nyheter on 31 May, Gina Gustavsson writes about the connection between terrorists and engineers. She refers to a study that found that of 500 Islamic extremists, almost half had an engineering degree. From this observation, she then goes on to discuss the risks of engineering education because of the obvious … Continue reading “Qualified nonsense that frightens and mars”
For many higher education institutions, Akademiska Hus is the property owner and rents out the properties for the institutions’ needs. This model is questioned for many reasons, not least the transfer of resources that takes place when Akademiska Hus provides the treasury with billions in dividends every year. In practice, the model means that the … Continue reading “How to solve the supply of premises and reduce the feedback loop”
People come to KTH from all over the world to study and do research. They, like our employees, should of course be able to feel safe on our campuses – regardless of opinion or background. Being part of a global world means that geopolitical conflicts are also discussed and, as we have now learnt, that … Continue reading “The role of academia in turbulent times”
