She studies electronic waste and its effects on humans

Computers, tablets and mobile phones are all popular consumer products. The lifespan of these devices is usually short, between two to four years. Shakila Umair, researcher at KTH, travelled to Pakistan to see how these common electronic devices are dismantled and recycled. She investigated the harsh living conditions of people working with e-waste.


E-waste recycling – at whose expense?

The President's visit at CSC

President Peter Gudmundson visited early this year CSC to be shown the excellent research conducted at the school. The visit took place at the VIC-Sthlm, a new meeting place for visualization here at the School of Computer Science and Communication.

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Small Visionary Projects

Small visionary projects aim partly to increase the collaboration between different departments at the school, partly to initiate projects quickly without too much administration.

Professor Lorenz Hilty new affiliated professor at CESC and CSC

Professor Lorenz Hilty new affiliated professor at CESC and CSC

Scientist portrait

Stefan Hrastinski participates in the Math Coach Online project and explores mobile learning.

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