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Research Assessment Exercise (RAE2008)

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Advances in science and technology form the basis of welfare in modern societies. A capacity for scientific breakthroughs and subsequent innovations requires excellence and leadership in research.
Prof. Tuula Teeri, Director of the KTH International RAE 2008

Producing World-Class Research at KTH

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In 2008, KTH undertook an international review of its research base and also conducted a bibliometirc analysis.

The evaluation showed that:

  • KTH has a strong footprint as a technical research university and is able to take research findings forward into society. According to the international Experts, over half KTH’s research units excel in both basic and applied research.
  • KTH has considerable research depth. Almost two thirds of KTH’s research groups produce basic research at the international top level. The citation impact of KTH publications is significantly above international reference levels.
  • KTH is a successful innovation partner in Swedish society. Per unit of research expenditure, KTH now produces spin-offs at a rate comparable with MIT, Stanford and Cambridge and patenting levels match those seen at other top European universities. Two thirds of KTH’s research groups produce applied research at the international top level.

The Project Report can be downloaded here:

Project Report