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Next Steps

The work done and the insights obtained within the RAE 2008 provide a solid foundation for further development of KTH at all levels. Recommendations made in the RAE have provided an important input into the Strategic Plan of KTH for 2009-2012, which will be launched early in 2009. The leadership of KTH will actively manage the implementation of the Strategic Plan to inspire and support staff to develop KTH as a top European university of technology.

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The key areas of development include:

  • KTH will focus on recruiting and developing excellent staff.

The RAE identified a need to provide better career paths and support for young faculty. Tenure track positions will be opened for up-coming Faculty, and a mentoring system developed to support them in growing into strategic roles in their chosen research areas. KTH will also continue to actively support the development of female faculty and to add further international dimensions to its recruitment processes.

  • KTH will focus its resources on research of the highest international quality.

The RAE shows that it is a skillful combination of basic and applied research that characterizes the top research environments at KTH, leading to vital technical research of high quality and societal impact. Further internal resources will now be allocated to support continued excellence in long term strategic research at the best research environments at KTH.

  • KTH will focus on consolidating its research base and building high quality relations with partners in society.

Key areas of research strength at KTH such as energy technologies, new materials, information and communication technologies, technology for medicine and health as well as transport systems will be supported in working together to deepen interdisciplinary insights and gain critical mass. Bridges will be built from basic research towards applications by creating strong interdisciplinary networks; within the university and with other universities, research institutes and industries.

  • KTH will focus on ensuring it has the necessary high quality equipment, infrastructure and support staff to deliver advances in research.

Engineering research typically relies on experiments supported by complex research equipment and infrastructure including laboratory space and skilled technicians. A strong strategy will be put in place to ensure that engineers educated at and performing their research within KTH acquire, maintain and further develop their experimental competence.

  • KTH will improve the communication of its research strengths to wider audiences.

In the face of increasing international competition, KTH will need to strengthen its brand, especially internationally. The high numbers and citation rates of papers published suggest that KTH is visible within the academic circles. The university will now take a more active approach to communicating its work outside of these circles.