Suddenly overnight in March, KTH switched to online teaching, our campues were closed to students, there was an explosive increase in the number of Zoom meetings and thesis defences went digital. This autumn, our campuses have reopened with a mixed form of learning activities. It’s still not over, but we have gained a great deal … Continue reading “What have we learnt from Covid-19?”
According to new legislation, effective from 23 September, all public services (i.e. public sector organisation websites) must be fully accessible. It can seem self-evident that everyone, irrespective of their specific requirements, should be able to enjoy equal access to digital information and services, however, there is no magic wand to achieve this. Even though digitalisation … Continue reading “An accessible website – a human right”
Greenhouse gas emissions from the Swedish economy fell by 8.1 percent in the first quarter of 2020 compared with the same period in 2019. This positive news emerged last week. A reduction of around 8.1 percent per year is roughly the annual decrease that Sweden needs to make if the country is to achieve its … Continue reading “Greenhouse gas emissions decrease”
The possibility of accepting international scholarships is vital if Swedish universities are to be competitive. Rules that are clear, understandable and logical ought to be self-evident. Squareness is a step towards stagnation and puts Swedish universities at a disadvantage. We need to be able to offer international scholarships to study at KTH. The rules and … Continue reading “Scholarship rules restrict competitiveness”
