I always feel a touch of scepticism when people say think positive and everything will be alright. But when you think about the situation today, I expect it’s more like an obligation. So I give it a try: SciLifeLab is celebrating 10 years. This unique and globally-recognised institution attracts researchers from around the world. The … Continue reading “On the sunny side – despite covid-19”
There is a proposal to rewrite the first section of the Swedish Higher Education Act with effect from 1 July next year. In addition to listing lifelong learning as part of university activities, academic freedom will also be entered into the Act. That is a good thing per se, but increased control without increased resources … Continue reading “If academic freedom becomes law”
The question of the diversification of Sweden’s universities is always on the agenda, not least for KTH, even though talk of this has been far too quiet in recent years. The idea that Sweden’s level of know-how and competitiveness would increase if we were to have a university on every corner is erroneous thinking. Not … Continue reading “Intensify and diversify”
Walking up the hill on the KTH Campus on the first days of the autumn semester is, as usual, really fun. THS (Union for Technology Students) reception of our new students is in full swing. Even so, signs and plexiglass screens at the reception desks signal that nothing is as usual. We warmly welcome you … Continue reading “New semester – new challenges”
Thank you. This is something I have said many times recently, but it is worth repeating. Thank you to everyone who in different ways has contributed to the major spring adaptation to the prevailing coronavirus crisis – that, despite everything, has worked so well at KTH. The digital reset that we implemented and the extremely relevant … Continue reading “Thinking about new ways of thinking”
