As we begin the new academic year at KTH, I’m pleased to welcome everyone back. 

After the summer break, it’s refreshing to see our community come together again, ready to engage with the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

This year, we are particularly excited to welcome 513 new undergraduate students who are beginning their studies in our four engineering programs (155 in Engineering Physics, 147 in Open Entrance, 131 in Vehicle Engineering  and 80 in Engineering Mathematics).  Their arrival brings fresh energy to our campus, and we look forward to the contributions they will make as they embark on their academic journey with us.

I would also like to extend a warm welcome to our new staff members and Ph.D. students. We are eager to see the new ideas and insights you will bring to our ongoing research and educational initiatives.

As we move into the 2024-2025 academic year, I encourage all of us to continue fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

This coming year will also offer us the opportunity to shape further reforms at KTH. The School Faculty Board will broaden its scope to include recruitment processes, and a report on the “career system at KTH” will soon be available for discussion.

At the school level, departments will soon deliver a report on our master’s and Ph.D. programs, which will be discussed to prepare an action plan. Additionally, ongoing discussions on financial models and faculty volume will continue, ensuring that we are well-positioned to meet the needs of our growing academic community.

 Welcome back, and let’s make even this academic year a successful and impactful one!