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THEME: SECURITY AND RESILIENCE

Patrik Hilber, professor.

Putting drones to work in a crisis

How can drones help when roads are blocked, power grids are damaged or medicines need to be delivered quickly? KTH is launching a drone training programme for civil defence, where municipal employees and military personnel will learn to fly drones and use the technology in crisis situations.

How prepared are you for a crisis? In a series of articles published in October and November, we highlight KTH research that contributes to Sweden’s security and resilience.

Theme: Security and resilience

Drone Defense Hackathon Nordics

From 1 to 20 December, a digital Nordic hackathon will be held, bringing together researchers, students, start-ups, industry and public authorities to jointly shape the future of counter-unmanned aircraft Systems (C-UAS). 

New competence centre for sustainable heating and cooling

HEAT-X is a strategic research centre at KTH that aims to turn thermal energy into an active resource within a resilient and fossil-free energy system. The centre is led by Hatef Madani, a professor at the Department of Energy Technology at KTH, and will commence operations in January 2027.

NEWS FROM KTH
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William Ivegren (left) and Jonathan Schiött, who studied Industrial Engineering and Management with specialisations in Computer Science and Computer Engineering at KTH, receive the “Christopher Polhem Memorial Award for Degree Projects in Engineering Programmes”. (Photo: Catherine Fulgencio, Forskning & Framsteg)

KTH students win award for AI-powered robot

Two KTH students have developed a social robot that helps medical students practise clinical conversations with patients. William Ivegren and Jonathan Schiött have now been awarded the Swedish Associa...

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VR grants give researchers the opportunity to put their own research ideas into practice and develop new knowledge. Photo: Christer Gummesson, KTH

KTH receive most funding from Research Council in 2026

A total of 47 researchers at KTH are to receive a combined 205 million kronor in funding as part of the Swedish Research Council’s major allocation for natural and engineering sciences. This is the hi...

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Vania Ceccato and Ann Legeby. Photo: Emelie Smedslund

New centre to develop knowledge on resilient and robust living environments

Climate change, demographic change, growing inequality, segregation and declining public health are placing new demands on Swedish cities and communities. To address both current and future challenges...

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KTH 200 YEARS
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The art of discovery for 200 years

KTH turns 200 in 2027 – two centuries of breakthroughs that have shaped Swedish technology, science and education. Celebrate with us throughout the anniversary year.

DISCOVER KTH

Lunchtime concert featuring Bellman and Taube

11 November: Guitarist Lars Seitz performs songs from the rich musical repertoire of Bellman and Taube and shares stories behind the melodies.

KTH Christmas Concerts

1 December: Get into the festive spirit with music! The KTH Academic Orchestra and Kongl. Teknologkören (KTH's student choir) perform at this year's two Christmas concerts.

TOGETHER, WE REACH FURTHER
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ADVANCE WITH US
KTH:s rektor Anders Söderholm.

The President's blog

Anders Söderholm, President of KTH, explores the latest in academia and KTH's role in the societal development.

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Stockholm Trio

KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University work together to strengthen collaboration, promote interdisciplinary research and education, and act jointly in Sweden, the EU and globally.