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Fayez Hamzat
“My journey has been tough, but it’s been worth every step. At KTH, I’ve had the chance to meet the world’s best researchers, and I’ve had the opportunity to make a positive impact on society. We should remind ourselves what a great safety net we have here in Sweden. Some people talk about the ‘2015 crisis,’ but most of those who came here work hard in healthcare, education, and elderly care—they contribute to the safety and security of our society every day", says Fayez Hamzat.

From refugee camp to two degrees from KTH

As a 17-year-old refugee from Syria, he made his way to Sweden in 2015—on foot through forests and by boat across the Mediterranean. Since then, he has earned a Master of Science in Chemical Engineer...

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Minanda Fritz and Zhe Xu
Master’s student Zhe Xu has participated in KTH’s mentoring program over the past year. “During the mentoring period, I was going through a difficult time in my life. My mentor, Minanda, was incredibly patient in her communication with me, listened to my concerns and insecurities, and offered me both psychological insights and practical advice,” she says. Mentor Minanda’s top advice to KTH students who want to succeed in their studies is to dare to explore, and learn by trial and error.

The mentorship gave KTH student Zhe the tools to succeed in her studies

KTH alumn Minanda Fritz, a licensed psychotherapist and entrepreneur for over 30 years, has served as a mentor to master’s student Zhe Xu during the past academic year. “I usually tell my mentees tha...

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Bolle Tham and Martin Videgård at KTH Arkitekturskolan
“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.

KTH Alum of the Year 2026 create architecture aimed at strengthening society

They 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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