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How the “Election Professor” fine-tunes democracy
Svante Linusson has changed the way votes are translated into seats in the Swedish parliament. Photo: Anna Gullers Published May 12, 2026For nearly 20 years, he has explained the mathematics behind Sweden’s electoral system – in interviews, opinion pieces and television studios. He has also helped change the way votes are translated in...
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Voting rights are not for robots
Danica Kragic Jensfelt emphasises the importance of regulating robotics and its use. Published May 11, 2026In a future where robots are taking over more and more of our tasks and can interpret and mirror our behaviour, what effect will this have on democracy and its citizens?
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Citizens’ assemblies boost climate action
Karin Bradley, Professor of Urban and Regional Studies at KTH, has studied how the City of Gothenburg has utilised citizens’ assemblies in its climate and environmental work. Published May 11, 2026It has been called a democratic innovation and a renewal of the democratic system. Researchers at KTH have studied how the City of Gothenburg has used citizens’ assemblies to involve residents in the ...
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AI is putting pressure on democracy
Anders Hedman is calling for a broader and more open discussion about where AI is actually heading. (Photo: Christer Gummeson) Published May 11, 2026AI makes it easier than ever to create credible but false content – and this is having an impact on politics. Anders Hedman, a researcher in media technology, warns of increasing polarisation, declini...
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From a PhD project at KTH to the stock market
Published May 06, 2026The semiconductor company Silex Microsystems has now been listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. The company, valued at around 9 billion kronor, was founded by four PhD students from KTH’s Department...
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Twisting atom thin materials reveals new way to save computing energy
KTH postdoctoral researcher Qirui Cui, the lead author of the study, and (right) KTH Professor Anna Delin. Published May 06, 2026A recent study shows a new and potentially more energy efficient way for information to be transmitted inside electronic systems, including computers and phones—without relying on electric currents or...
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SciLifeLab is building for the future of research
Anders Söderholm, President of KTH, signs an agreement with Caroline Arehult, CEO of Akademiska Hus. (Photo: Christer Gummeson) Published May 04, 2026The SciLifeLab research infrastructure is expanding. Under a new lease agreement signed by KTH with Akademiska Hus, the floor space at Campus Solna will increase by 50 per cent. The aim is to create a...
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King receives Royal Jubilee professorship in green transition
KTH presents an anniversary professorship in green transition to the King on the occasion of his birthday. Published Apr 29, 2026KTH is launching a Royal Jubilee Professorship to drive the green transition in Sweden and around the world. This initiative is a gift to King Carl XVI Gustaf for his 80th birthday on 30 April 2026 an...
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Conversations boost pupils’ maths skills
Mathematical concepts are understood as pupils discuss, reason and solve problems together. (Photo: Christer Gummeson) Published Apr 28, 2026At Ribbyberg School, it’s not all about silently working through maths workbooks. Here, pupils work together to tackle various maths problems from every angle. The method has been developed in collabo...
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Cause of common heart valve defect revealed in genetic study
From left, Artemy Zhigulev, Pelin Sahlén and Hanna Björck. Their latest research offers new clues that may explain what causes the most common heart defect present at birth. (Photo: David Callahan) Published Apr 24, 2026New clues from genetic research may help explain what causes the most common heart defect present at birth. Researchers in Sweden have identified rare DNA changes during fetal development that can lea...
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A new way to stop global spread of pathogen once linked to Ireland's Great Famine
A comparison of two potatoes inoculated with Phytophthora infestans. Seven days after inoculation, the untreated potato (left) shows the characteristic late blight symptoms, while the potato treated with the peptide CS5 (right) shows no symptoms. Published Apr 23, 2026Research at KTH has taken an important step toward fighting potato late blight, a plant disease that once triggered an historic famine in Ireland and now threatens to spread globally due to climate ch...
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KTH ranks high on list of world’s most international universities
KTH is Scandinavia’s most international university, according to THE (Photo: Jon Lindhe, KTH). Published Apr 17, 2026Times Higher Education (THE) Student has published its 2026 list of the most international universities in the world, in which KTH ranked 25th – the highest among universities in Scandinavia. “It...
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Why do incomplete spinal cord injuries cause unstable movements?
One of the study participants exerts force with their calf muscles while sensors measure electrical activity. (Photo: Ruoli Wang) Published Apr 14, 2026Even when people with incomplete spinal cord injuries can walk, everyday functions like standing, balancing or producing steady force may remain difficult. A new study shows why.
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Trust that lasts
Tomas Ireman, Saab Aeronautics, has been working with KTH in various roles and capacities since the 1980s. (Photo: Saab) Published Apr 14, 2026Building trust through humility and respect is key to successful collaboration. So says Tomas Ireman, who, having held various roles at Saab, can look back on over 40 years of collaboration with KTH. ...
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He brings academia and industry together
Professor Bengt-Göran Rosén has been awarded the Janne Carlsson stipendium for his work in strengthening links between industry and academia (Photo: Private) Published Apr 09, 2026Building bridges with industry and ensuring that research benefits society has long been a recurring theme in the work of Halmstad University professor Bengt-Göran Rosén. He has now been awarded the J...
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KTH student named Tech Girl of the Year
Naher Islam, who is studying Engineering and Economics, has been named Tech Girl of the Year 2026. (Photo: Christer Gummeson) Published Apr 02, 2026With a strong commitment to inclusion and a drive to make a difference, Naher Islam wants to transform the tech industry and inspire more people to get involved. She has now been named Tech Girl of th...
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KTH partner in three strategic research areas
The Swedish Research Council has proposed KTH as a partner in three strategic research areas. (Photo: KTH) Published Apr 01, 2026KTH is a partner in three strategic research areas – quantum technology, polar research and climate-related research – in the Swedish Research Council’s recommendation to the government regarding whic...
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AI on the agenda at minister´s visit
Upper secondary school, higher education and research minister Lotta Edholm visiting the Reactor Hall at KTH Royal Institute of Technology campus, flanked by KTH’s leadership and some of the university’s AI researchers. Published Mar 31, 2026“It is Swedish engineering that has built Sweden—not least KTH, which is incredibly important for Sweden’s competitiveness.” This was stated by Lotta Edholm, Minister for Upper Secondary School, High...
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Millions for mathematical research at KTH
Hal Schenck, a professor at Auburn University, and Henrik Shahgholian, a professor at KTH, have received a grant from the mathematics programme, funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation. (Photo: Private) Published Mar 30, 2026KTH has been awarded funding to recruit two mathematicians from abroad – a postdoctoral researcher and a visiting professor. The funds come from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation in collaborati...
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KTH ranked 33rd worldwide in Engineering
Among universities in the EU, KTH's Engineering ranks fifth. Photo: David Callahan Published Mar 24, 2026KTH Royal Institute of Technology shows solid performance in the newly released QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
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