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From Canada to KTH – An International Leap to a New Life
Published Feb 18, 2026Curiosity about the world and a strong desire for an international perspective led Samantha Arpas to leave Canada for studies at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. – I was drawn to the university’s c...
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Method to extract Baltic phosphorus may ease Europe's reliance on fertilizer imports
An essential ingredient of agricultural fertilizer, phosphorus could be sourced from the Baltic Sea, where it is found in excessive concentrations. (Photo: Igor Stevanovic) Published Feb 18, 2026The Baltic Sea is one of the world’s most oxygen-depleted major bodies of water. The reason is excessive concentrations of phosphorus, an element essential for life—and an important ingredient in fert...
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Fuglesang coordinates research school on space
Charister Fuglesang taking a walk in space 2009. (Photo: NASA) Published Feb 17, 2026Since 1 January, professor in Space travel Christer Fuglesang is coordinating a national research school about space. The aim is to establish a framework for doctoral education in space, bolster Swe...
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He knows how the brain warps on impact
During the women's downhill event at the Olympics this weekend, they reached speeds of almost 130 km/h. Pictured is Isabella Wright, USA. Photo: TT Published Feb 12, 2026When alpine stars crash and hockey players collide at full speed, most viewers gasp at the drama. Svein Kleiven sees something more. As a professor of neuronics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, h...
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Office design affects both the working environment and well-being
Employers need to pay more attention to the needs of the organisation when designing their offices, according to Christina Bodin Danielsson, KTH, one of the researchers behind a study on how office environments affect employees. (Photo: Mostphotos and Annika af Klercker) Published Feb 12, 2026The office is more than just a place to work – it shapes how we collaborate, enjoy ourselves and feel. Research from KTH and the Stress Research Institute now shows that the physical environment plays...
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Rail switch data may reduce train delays in cold climates
A commuter train speeds towards Uppsala in midday traffic. Commuting on the train in winter can be frustrating when switches freeze up. A new study offers a more affordable and sustainable solution for avoiding that problem. David Callahan photo Published Feb 11, 2026Rail commuters in cold climates like Sweden’s are all too familiar with winter train delays and cancellations. The culprit is usually rail switches that freeze up or clog with snow even though they’re...
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KTH empties a family’s home of plastic
The Hesse family among 400 kilos of removed plastic items. Published Feb 04, 2026Is it possible to live a good everyday life without plastic? In an unusual experiment, researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology emptied a family home – and rebuilt it almost entirely without p...
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She put Sweden on the global space map
Anna Rathsman has played a decisive role in Sweden's successes in space research. (Photo: Jonas Böttiger) Published Feb 04, 2026As one of Sweden’s leading figures in the space sector, Anna Rathsman has played a key role in shaping space policy, research, and international cooperation for many years. She has now been awarded an...
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Blood test can predict multimorbidity
Published Feb 03, 2026A few common blood markers can show which older people are at risk of developing multiple chronic diseases at the same time – and how quickly this can happen. This is according to a new study led by K...
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Tracking the spread of microplastics
Microplastics in the oceans come from multiple sources, including the breakdown of plastic products, tyre wear, cosmetic products, industrial emissions, the washing of synthetic clothing and airborne transport, among others. (Photo: Mostphotos) Published Jan 29, 2026Microplastics are spread by currents and waves across the world's oceans, threatening both ecosystems and human health. In ongoing research, KTH researcher is developing a new modelling tool to track ...
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Top universities launch network for aspiring entrepreneurs
Lisa Ericsson, Head of KTH Innovation. Published Jan 28, 2026KTH and other leading European universities and innovation hubs, including ETH, Oxford, TUM and CDTM, have launched a new, cross-border programme called Relativity Collective – to unite the continent’...
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New study enables safe reuse of concrete
Newly-produced concrete slabs await at a construction site. Producing and using new concrete accounts for as much as 9 percent of global carbon emissions. But reusing precast structural elements minimizes waste, reduces emissions and preserves value. (Photo: Tatiana Chekryzhova) Published Jan 28, 2026Recent research in Sweden and Finland shows how used concrete’s lifespan can be extended another 50 to 100 years when incorporated into new construction.
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DNA Instead of Hard Drives? Major Grant for New Research on Data Storage
Ian Hoffecker's research project has been awarded the ERC Proof of Concept Grant. Photo: Jon Lindhe Published Jan 27, 2026A research project at KTH Royal Institute of Technology on how data can be stored in DNA was recently awarded the Proof of Concept Grant from the European Research Council. The research aims to make t...
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KTH maintains top 100 ranking in engineering, computer science
KTH’s rankings in engineering and computer science top the list of Swedish universities. Photo: Martina Frick Isberg Published Jan 21, 2026KTH stands out as the top Swedish university for engineering and computer science in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings by Subject.
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A match against energy waste
The temperature in the Framgångshallen sports hall at Bosön has been raised since the gym moved in, confirms KTH doctoral student Arvid Johannisson. Photo: Anna Gullers Published Jan 20, 2026While elite athletes push their limits on the tracks and in the gyms at Bosön, KTH researchers are taking on a different challenge behind the scenes: reducing energy waste in one of Sweden’s most adva...
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KTH University Director leads a government investigation
KTH's University Director Kerstin Jacobsson, photo: KTH. Published Jan 16, 2026Kerstin Jacobsson, University Director of KTH, has been commissioned by the government to investigate and develop proposals for how state universities and university colleges should be governed in the...
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Polar researcher: Superpowers are taking what they want
Kati Lindström, associate professor and polar researcher at KTH, points out that nothing happens in the polar regions today without geopolitical interests in the background. (Photo: KTH) Published Jan 15, 2026Donald Trump's ambition to take over Greenland does not surprise Kati Lindström, associate professor and polar researcher at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. According to her, it is yet another sign...
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Wahl receives Equality Award
Anna Wahl, during her tenure as Vice President for Gender Equality and Core Values at KTH. Published Jan 13, 2026Anna Wahl, Professor of Gender, Organization and Management, who is awarded the President’s Equality and Diversity Prize 2025. How does it feel? "I am pleased that my efforts in the field have been a...
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81 million to research environments in nuclear technology at KTH
The purpose of the VR grant is to build up the activities and environments for basic research in nuclear technology at universities and colleges. Photo: KTH Published Dec 17, 2025The Swedish Research Council has decided to allocate 108 million Swedish crowns to research environments in nuclear technology at universities and colleges. Of the four grants, three go to researchers...
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“I try to see every student”
Fredrik Schaufelberger and Katarina Gustavsson are this year's recipients of KTH's teaching award, which will be presented by Vice-Chancellor Anders Söderholm at the graduation ceremony. Published Dec 16, 2025Loving to meet students, a desire to constantly improve, and competent colleagues who provide support. That is the secret behind the highly regarded teaching of Katarina Gustavsson and Fredrik Schaufe...
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