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Environmental researcher Josefin Wangel's comments about local projects provoked a media frenzy. (Photo: Christer Gummeson)

Researcher's message survives media frenzy

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.

Anti-stress campaign cranks up

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.

It is rare for mathematics to be brought up at all in Congress. Most mathematicians that I have heard from have been very surprised," Mats Boij says.

It's not every day that the subject of mathematical research is raised in the United States Congress. But a California congressman recently praised KTH Professor Mats Boij's ground-breaking work in mathematics during a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives.

The opportunity for women to pursue careers in KTH has been hampered by informal structures, a recent survey shows. (Photo: Jann Lipka)

Study documents gender inequality at KTH

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.

Forgotten researchers improve the ranking

Last year KTH climbed more than 40 places on two of the most important global ranking lists. But in order to achieve the ranking goals more researchers need to produce world-class articles and KTH must raise the visibility of the research stars that the ranking institutes have missed.