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Rubble from war can become a resource
The rubble left behind by war and disaster could help rebuild what was lost. Photo: Unsplash Published Jun 24, 2026We see it in news reports from war zones and disaster areas: mountains of debris where homes, schools and hospitals once stood. The rubble is often treated as waste. But according to a new report, it ...
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Rocket salad – the work of a space agronomist
Tor Blomqvist is an agronomist, a former chef and a researcher in the field of space agriculture. Photo: Jon Lindhe, KTH Published Jun 18, 2026What are we going to eat in space? That’s what KTH doctoral student Tor Blomqvist wants to find out. How will food be transported and grown – and how can it be made varied and tasty enough?
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KTH ranked second in Sweden, 82nd in world
The latest QS ranking places KTH second among universities in Sweden and 27th in Europe. Photo: David Callahan, KTH Published Jun 18, 2026KTH was ranked 82nd best university in the world, in the 2027 QS World University Ranking. The new list places KTH second among universities in Sweden and 27th in Europe.
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KTH and Volvo Cars become strategic partners
Mikael Lindström, Deputy President at KTH. Photo: Magnus Glans Published Jun 16, 2026KTH and Volvo Cars have launched a strategic partnership to strengthen their collaboration in research, education, and innovation. The partnership will focus on developing sustainable mobility solutio...
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Telia, KTH and Brookfield agree strategic partnership for sovereign AI in Sweden
Anders Söderholm, President of KTH, and Patrik Hofbauer, Telia’s President and CEO. Published Jun 15, 2026Telia, KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Brookfield have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a strategic partnership for the joint development of sovereign AI services and applications in...
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New center to strengthen Sweden in the quantum race
Six Swedish universities have joined forces to establish a national centre for quantum technology. Published Jun 11, 2026Six Swedish universities are joining forces to establish the Swedish Center for Quantum Technology, a national hub for research, innovation, education, and capacity building in quantum technology. The...
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From the printing press to TikTok – technology that shaped democracy
Professor Per Högselius with his ‘freedom machine’. Photo: Jon Lindhe, KTH Published Jun 09, 2026In the coming Swedish election, AI and TikTok may influence the voters. But this is not the first time that new technology has shaped the course of society – for better or for worse – when it comes to...
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First lines of code spark interest in engineering
David Tanudin is one of the KTH students who spends half a day teaching the Python programming language. Published Jun 08, 2026“Draw a square, a triangle and a house.” Within minutes, 25 secondary school pupils from Norrtälje have written their first working lines of code and watched them come to life on screen. At KTH, they ...
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Why your building is often too hot, or cold — and the simple fix
Amirmohammad Behzadi, a researcher at KTH, says a new method for controlling heat systems increased comfort by as much as 90 perecent, while cutting heating costs by 8.5 percent, in this building in Uppsala, Sweden. (photo: Sasan Sadrizadeh) Published Jun 03, 2026Not happy with the heating in your office, or your apartment building? A new study shows that complicated “smart building” technology isn’t the only answer for spaces that feel too hot after lunch, or...
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Three KTH Projects on IVA’s List for Research Impact 2026
Ali Najarnezhadmashhadi and Xiaogai Li are leading two projects selected by IVA. Photo: KTH Published Jun 02, 2026The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) has singled out 30 research projects with what it says show significant potential to benefit society. Three of these projects are being conducte...
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KTH at Almedalsveckan 2026
Almedalsveckan takes place in Visby from 22 to 26 June. Published Jun 01, 2026KTH is organising and participating in several events during Almedalsveckan (Almedalen Week), which takes place in Visby June 22–26. President Anders Söderholm, researchers, and other KTH representati...
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KTH aims to find the students of the future at Järvaveckan
KTH students Satyam Gandhi and Anna Alhani welcome visitors at Järvaveckan. Photo: Jon Lindhe, KTH Published May 29, 2026KTH Royal Institute of Technology has set up its own tent at Sweden’s annual Järvaveckan gathering (Järva Week) to meet the students of the future. This year, there is a particular focus on encouragin...
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Innovation is born at the boundaries
NAVET has exhibited several projects in the Reactor Hall, including "The Labyrinth at Tibble" by Daniel Puerto, Royal College of Music (Photo: Helena Linder) Published May 29, 2026Anyone who has worked creatively with others knows that one plus one can actually become three. At NAVET, interdisciplinary and cross-boundary collaboration results in technological solutions used in ...
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Andrea Eriksson awarded Levi Prize for research on leadership and working environment
This year’s Levi Prize winner, Andrea Eriksson, a professor at KTH, works to highlight the links between leadership, technology, organisation and a sustainable working environment. Photo: Åsa Karsberg, KTH Published May 26, 2026Professor Andrea Eriksson has been awarded this year’s Levi Prize for her extensive contributions to workplace environment research, engineering education and practical application.
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Robots to be tested in the home
Danica Kragic is one of the researchers involved in a project aimed at finding out how people receiving home care services perceive robots and how widely accepted the technology is. Published May 25, 2026Danica Kragic is one of the researchers involved in a project to investigate how people in need of home care perceive robots and the level of acceptance for the technology.
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Audio tour highlights KTH’s part in lost Swedish warship’s 400-year story
KTH Deputy President Mikael Lindström and Vasa Museum’ Director Jenny Lind have signed a cooperation agreement. Photo: Jon Lindhe, KTH Published May 21, 2026Together with the Vasa Museum, KTH Royal Institute of Technology is launching an interactive audio walk about Vasa, the iconic Swedish warship that sank on its maiden voyage nearly 400 years ago. Part...
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The invisible threat to democracy
Pontus Johnson, Professor of Cybersecurity at KTH, together with colleagues at Cybercampus Sweden. Photo: Hamid Ershad Sarabi Published May 19, 2026All it takes is one weak link. A vulnerability in a payment system, a breach at a power plant, an attack on a government agency’s servers. Services we take for granted suddenly stop working. Pontus Jo...
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New chip offers way to make use of quantum system ‘imperfections’
Govind Krishna shows the setup for the integrated photonic circuit that works "a bit like a programmable railway junction for quantum light". Photo: David Callahan CC by 0 Published May 19, 2026Quantum technologies promise powerful new kinds of computers, giving scientists new tools to mimic and explore nature at its tiniest scales. At those levels, everything in nature—from atoms and electr...
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KTH Alum of the Year 2026 create architecture aimed at strengthening society
“We experienced our studies at KTH as very independent in an open environment, which provided great opportunities to explore different directions within architecture. The first half of the 1990s was also an extremely difficult time for architects, which had the positive effect for the school that several of the leading practitioners had time to teach”, says Martin Videgård (to the right on the photo), with Bolle Tham. Published May 19, 2026They are the founders of one of Sweden’s most influential architectural practices and the creators behind award-winning, internationally recognized buildings. Through their work, they create striking ...
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She develops technology for the Einstein Telescope
Vaishali Adya, Assistant Professor at KTH, conducts research in quantum optics and photonics, with a focus on so-called squeezed light. Published May 13, 2026Vaishali Adya contributes to the development of the Einstein Telescope, a future European facility for studying gravitational waves with higher precision than today’s detectors. Through her research i...
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