The Department of Learning in Engineering Sciences
A thoughtful approach to lifelong learning is important for the future and for Sweden. The department has developed research into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) learning, global competence and digital learning in order to take a holistic approach to research in learning at all levels, from pre-school to higher education.

Organisation
The Department of Learning belongs to the School of Industrial Engineering and Management (ITM) and is organised in three divisions and one center:
Research areas
- Research on Digital Learning
- HEOS - Higher Education Organisational Studies
- Engineering Education in society
- Global Competence
- Learning in Technology and Science Education
Social benefits - impact

Schools supported by KTH research
Three Stockholm municipalities have been given the chance to both contribute to and take part in research that KTH's teacher students do in their degree projects. The "KULF" project at the Department ...
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"Maths coach online" evens out the odds
"Maths coach online" (Mattecoach på nätet) offers young people aged 12-19 help with mathematics through online coaching by using text messages and a shared digital whiteboard. The coaches are teacher ...
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BibCap reveals the research community
By building an advanced bibliometric analysis capacity where you can compare universities and colleges, research institutes, companies and other organizations, you can see how these are positioned ove...
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Current projects and news
- Digital resources to match students' prior knowledge
23 May 2022
- Comparing public policies in Higher Ed to bring women to the board
10 May 2022
- The university as Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft
4 May 2022
- Internationalisation of Higher Education Institutions in Mozambique
26 Apr 2022
- Nordic researchers do not suffer from the law of Jante
11 Apr 2022