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Theme: Tech & Democracy

How does technological progress affect our democracy? In a series of interviews, we meet KTH researchers who are examining the risks, opportunities and future power dynamics in an increasingly digitalised world. The topics range from AI-generated lies and cyber threats to citizens’ councils and new electoral systems.

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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

Andrea Eriksson awarded Levi Prize for research on leadership and working environment

Professor 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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Researcher and robot
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.

Robots to be tested in the home

Danica 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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KTH Deputy President Mikael Lindström and Vasa Museum’ Director Jenny Lind have signed a cooperation agreement. Photo: Jon Lindhe, KTH

Audio tour highlights KTH’s part in lost Swedish warship’s 400-year story

Together 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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Akiko Shirabe, Björn Kjellgren and Jane Bottomley are part of the project.

Academic writing project bridges Japan and Sweden

Conducting research across borders can be challenging – not least when it comes to communicating knowledge in a new academic culture. A new project at KTH Royal Institute of Technology aims to support...

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Yu-Chiao Lu and King Carl XVI Gustaf, photo: Jonas Borg

Royal recognition for sustainable steel research

Receiving a prestigious scholarship is always a milestone. Receiving it from the King of Sweden makes it even more memorable. When Carl XVI Gustaf handed KTH researcher Yu-Chiao Lu a scholarship from ...

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The 57th International Simulation and Gaming Association’s conference 2026 will be held in Flemingsberg on June 22 – 25.

Simulation and gaming conference returns to Stockholm

KTH Royal Institute of Technology will host the International Simulation and Gaming Association’s Conference 2026 in June at Campus Flemingsberg. The 57th ISAGA conference will gather students, teache...

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