Anders Blomqvist

My work is driven by a long-standing commitment to strengthening the connection between research, education, and society. Through roles spanning research, educational development, and academic outreach, I focus on creating learning environments that make scientific knowledge accessible, relevant, and impactful.

As an Educational Developer at Vetenskapens Hus, I design and deliver training programmes and educational activities for teachers and students in areas such as chemistry, biotechnology, genetics, and molecular biology. Since 2007, these activities have reached tens of thousands of students, with steadily increasing participation over time and annual visits peaking at approximately 7,300 prior to the pandemic. Continuous evaluation and refinement are central to my work, ensuring that the programmes remain pedagogically sound, engaging, and aligned with current research.

In parallel, I support researchers at KTH, Stockholm University, and SciLifeLab in developing and implementing outreach activities that communicate contemporary research to broader audiences. These collaborations have contributed to increased visibility of research-based education and, in some cases, to growing interest in academic programmes, including biotechnology at KTH.

At Vetenskapens Hus, I also coordinate and mentor student leaders engaged in outreach and teaching activities. This includes responsibility for pedagogical guidance, structured supervision, and the development of tailored risk assessments to ensure safe and inclusive learning environments, particularly when working with younger students.

In addition to my educational and outreach responsibilities, I currently serve as Deputy Director (Vice Föreståndare) of Vetenskapens Hus, contributing to strategic development, organisational coordination, and long-term collaboration between KTH, Stockholm University, and external partners.

I am also involved in an educational research project at KTH’s Department of Learning in Engineering Sciences, led by Björn Hedin, examining how physical and embodied interactions with energy-related concepts can support understanding and engagement with everyday energy and sustainability issues. The project focuses on developing interactive, portable exhibition formats that allow participants to explore abstract concepts—such as energy, power, and carbon footprints—through tangible and experiential models.