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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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Govind Krishna shows the setup for the integrated photonic circuit that works "a bit like a programmable railway junction for quantum light". Photo: David Callahan CC by 0

New chip offers way to make use of quantum system ‘imperfections’

Quantum technologies promise powerful new kinds of computers, giving scientists new tools to mimic and explore nature at its tiniest scales. At those levels, everything in nature—from atoms and electr...

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Bolle Tham and Martin Videgård at KTH Arkitekturskolan
“We experienced our studies at KTH as very independent in an open environment, which provided great opportunities to explore different directions within architecture. The first half of the 1990s was also an extremely difficult time for architects, which had the positive effect for the school that several of the leading practitioners had time to teach”, says Martin Videgård (to the right on the photo), with Bolle Tham.

KTH Alum of the Year 2026 create architecture aimed at strengthening society

They are the founders of one of Sweden’s most influential architectural practices and the creators behind award-winning, internationally recognized buildings. Through their work, they create striking ...

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From a PhD project at KTH to the stock market

The 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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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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Blood proteins are widely used as biomarkers to detect, for example, inflammation, hormonal imbalance, cardiovascular disease and metabolic disorders. Photo: Mostphotos.

Blood protein levels change from childhood to adulthood

Blood protein levels change significantly during childhood, and the differences between girls and boys become more pronounced with age. A new study by researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology ...

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According to Dahlberg, a major difference from home was the Japanese work culture. Photo: Jon Lindhe, KTH

Successful exchange with Kyoto University

KTH doctoral student Simon Dahlberg had the opportunity to undertake a three-month exchange at the Institute of Life and Medical Sciences at Kyoto University in Japan. An exchange that is just the fir...

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