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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.

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The research at Learning

Organisation

The Department of Learning belongs to the School of Industrial Engineering and Management (ITM)  and is organised in three divisions and one center:

WE ARE THE DEPARTMENT OF LEARNING

Research areas

Social benefits - impact

Stefan and Malin sitting in a light environment behind their computers discussing something.
Stefan Stenbom and Malin Jansson (Digital Learning) are engaged in the project.

8 million to “Mattecoach på nätet”

With 8 new million from Erling-Persson's foundation, Mattecoach på nätet (Mathcoach online) will expand geographically, and the number of math coaches will increase.

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Photo: Chuk Yong from Pixabay

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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Latest 5 publications from The department of Learning

[1]
D. Ahmadi, "Att skapa förutsättningar för studiero genom klassrumsledarskap : Regler, rutiner och det första mötet med en ny elevgrupp som verktyg för studiero," , 2026.
[2]
B. Chechan, "Swedish high school students’understanding of functions : The role of digital tools," Doctoral thesis Stockholm : KTH Royal Institute of Technology, TRITA-ITM-AVL, 2026:2, 2026.
[3]
T. Carvalho et al., "University Boards and Institutional Governance After New Public Management Reforms: A Comparison Across Four European Countries," Higher Education Policy, 2026.
[4]
F. Enoksson et al., "KTH Internal report on the 2024 E-learning survey," Stockholm, TRITA-ITM-RP, 2026:1, 2026.
[5]
T. Richter, "Global competence learning in engineering classrooms : exploring educators’ perspectives and practices," European Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 51, no. 1, pp. 77-103, 2026.
[6]
M. Lundkvist and L. Martinelle, "AI-genererade ljudöversikter som verktyg för lärande," , 2026.
[7]
O. Bratt and N. Malmström, "Developing an Evaluation Strategy for a Nuclear Operator Training Program : A Case Study Based on Staff Perspectives at KSU," , 2026.
[8]
L. Cerovic, "Universitetslärares arbete med hållbarutveckling : Behov, hinder och ett konceptuellt digitalt stöd," , 2026.
[9]
M. Mikkonen et al., "Gender differences in board members’ perceptions of governance : a study of four European HE systems," European Journal of Higher Education, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 1-22, 2026.
[10]
A.-K. Peters et al., "Dread, hope and the politics of emotion in engineering education," European Journal of Engineering Education, 2026.

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