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Social site makes research papers more accessible

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:50 CEST

It has been called the Facebook for researchers. Researchgate is a web-based social networking platform where researchers from around the world are able to communicate with one another through uploading their scientific articles, follow research colleagues’ contributions and ask questions or exchange ideas on a forum.

Gudmundson nominated for another term as KTH president

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:00:53 CEST

Peter Gudmundson, President of KTH Royal Institute of Technology, has been nominated for another term by the university’s Board of Directors.

No quick fix for job stress

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:00:28 CEST

There’s no quick-fix solution for stress. But team spirit and an open and tolerant atmosphere at work are fundamental requirements for making stress more manageable, say representatives of the trade union organisations at KTH.

European Inventor prize awarded to KTH professor

Wed, 29 May 2013 11:00:58 CEST

Biochemistry Professor Pål Nyrén was awarded one of Europe's most prestigious innovation awards yesterday for pioneering a DNA analysis technique that has revolutionised medicine.

Researcher's message survives media frenzy

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:27 CEST

Rarely has an environmental researcher from KTH had such an impact in the media. When Josefin Wangel highlighted the environmental shortcomings in Hammarby Sjöstad and Norra Djurgårdsstaden, it triggered strong reactions both from the people responsible and the general public. In terms of media training, this was a baptism by fire.

Pop star Robyn lights up KTH lab project

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:00:58 CEST

International pop star Robyn is the inspiration for a dancing robot being developed by third- and fourth-year mechatronics students at KTH Royal Institute of Technology; and the singer recently visited their lab to offer some suggestions on prototypes the group developed.

Study documents gender inequality at KTH

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:00:14 CEST

The pattern is only too familiar. Women’s careers come to a halt somewhere up in the hierarchy; very few reach the top positions. But why? A far-reaching gender equity project has now charted those obstacles that form the ‘glass ceiling’ at KTH.

Helping foreign researchers wade through Swedish bureaucracy

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:00:56 CEST

Long delays with Sweden’s Migration Board and communication gaps between authorities combine daily to create hurdles for international scientists at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. But now the university has increased its support to foreign researchers relocating to Sweden, and in some instances has taken on individual cases.

Broadening her network – one tweet at a time

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:00:26 CEST

When Elisabeth Ekener Petersen tweets, she likes to stir things up in the debate on the environment and sustainable development. The microblog Twitter has become an important platform for finding news and extending her network.

For Spotify founder, innovation combines science and art

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:00:18 CEST

He has been called the saviour of the recording industry. In any case, Daniel Ek’s creation, Spotify, has made an enormous selection of the world’s recorded music available on computers and mobile phones. On Monday, the Spotify founder visited KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm.

A boss must be able to say 'stop'

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:00:36 CEST

“The individual who works the most hours doesn’t always show the best performance,” Head of Department Ann Lantz points out. Instead, she encourages her colleagues to not work overtime and to adopt a more long-term view of their professional career and acquisition of qualifications.

Professor is finalist for European Inventor of the Year

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:00:30 CEST

Pyrosequencing pioneer Pål Nyrén, a professor of Biotechnology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, has been nominated for the 2013 European Inventor of the Year Award by the European Patent Office announced.

A personal guide to leadership

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:00:25 CEST

Sleep on it. Keep calm and never try to mislead anyone. When Mats Ericson, the former Vice-Chancellor of the Swedish National Defence College, writes about his personal experiences with leadership, he advises composure, reasonable demands and clean hands.

KTH duo realizing vision for Russian tech centre

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:00:13 CEST

They regularly shuttle between meetings in Boston and Moscow, and stay in constant contact with teams on both sides of the Atlantic; but the pay-off for Mats Hanson and Kristina Edström is seeing a new university take shape.

Anti-stress campaign cranks up

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:00:49 CET

Why does getting proper sleep make you smarter? How can you protect yourself against stress? Why are there so many overachievers at KTH? These are the subjects of three upcoming lectures, starting April 3.