Open for the Climate

Är du intresserad av hur modern teknik kan användas för att effektivisera energianvändning? På denna distanskurs lär du dig designa och bygga enklare system för att övervaka och styra en energianläggning, vilket effektiviserar energianvändningen. Perfekt för fastighetsägare, fastighetstekniker, fastighetsskötare och ingenjörer som vill bidra till en hållbar framtid. Kursen behandlar hur modern teknik kan användas för att effektivisera energianvändning i fastigheter och därigenom bidra till ett minskat behov av energi. Detta ligger i linje med en mer hållbar samhällsbyggnad och ger en ökad grad av självförsörjning av den energi vi behöver i samhället. Kursens upplägg Kursen ges som distansutbildning där undervisningen sker via obligatoriska laborationer, föreläsningar samt frågestunder via videokonferenssystem och inspelade filmer. Du förutsätts arbeta relativt självständigt med laborationer och egna projekt. Under kursens gång behöver du ha tillgång till egen Raspberry Pi med tillhörande nödvändig utrustning såsom skärm, mus, tangentbord och strömförsörjning. Kursen är under utveckling, planeras att ges hösten 2025 Kursens pågår under 2 månader Ges på distans med 50% studietakt, vilket motsvarar ca tre veckors studier på helfart Kursen ges i samarbete med industriföretag. Mål med kursen Efter kursen ska du kunna designa och bygga ett enklare system för att monitorera och eventuellt styra en energianläggning i en fastighet. Du ska även kunna koppla samman systemet med ett smarta hem-system för visualisering av data. Målgrupp Den här kursen är för dig som är fastighetsägare eller arbetar inom fastighetsbranschen som fastighetstekniker, fastighetsskötare eller ingenjör.

What can we do to address the sustainability challenges we face? In this course, you will gain insight into how individuals, organisations and societies approach sustainability challenges in different ways. In various parts of the world different challenges are prioritized and thereby, various approaches and solutions are needed. You will learn about the considerations needed to make decisions of how to prioritize sustainable development. You will also be introduced to different strategies for changing values, attitudes and behaviours. The course introduces enforcements that are applied to influence individuals within companies and in the society at large, including different incentives and instruments to ensure more sustainable behaviours. This course is relevant to professionals working in industry, policymakers, or students in engineering. What you'll learn Identify and prioritize solutions based on different perspectives About how the values, attitudes and behaviours for sustainable development are connected About different environmental management tools How to implement organizational learning, incentives and instruments to change behaviours for sustainable development Concepts used in the current sustainability debate See all free online courses that KTH offers

Materials are all around us, in your house, in your phone and in the air you breathe. But what is material and why is it so important? Right now, the green transition is underway, but how do we create a more sustainable world - from raw material to product? It's all about materials. How does material feel? How are materials chosen? What are the materials of the future? Join us and discover our world of materials! The course containsIn this course we go through the basics of what materials are and why they are so important. You get to discover materials, get to know materials and be inspired by the materials of the future. The following areas are included in the course: What is material? How does material feel? How are materials chosen? How are materials recycled? What are the materials of the future? You will learnAt the end of the course you should be able to: Discover and reflect on the world and meaning of materials Get a feel for different materials Discover and analyze materials in your vicinity Understand that different materials are chosen based on the area of use Understand and reflect on the possibilities of materials and their role in the green transition Who is the course for?This is a course suitable for EVERYONE who is curious about the materials in their surroundings, regardless of background and age. The course requires no prior knowledge. It is for those of you who have an interest in a sustainable future and who wonder what role materials have in the green transition. The course is given in Swedish.

Access to critical minerals and materials crucial to our wealth and well-being must be produced in a sustainable way. This means that the research must deal with metals and minerals that are innovation-critical, necessary for green/smart transition, rare, of insufficient supply or which should not be traded from conflict zones. Various component of the course makes it useful for professionals and hands-on with lectures, assignments, homeworks, fieldcourse and field reports as well as rock physics lab. Topics Sustainable exploration, mining and extraction of critical raw materials Course element: Critical and strategic raw materials Sustainability, SDGs, ESG and social aspects (the value chain) Exploration methods Geological and ore forming context Physical properties Geophysical methods Drilling technologies Extraction and mineral processing methods Rock quality and mining methods Nano-tech solutions Ground water contamination and accessibility Environmental assessments Mine tailing and beneficiation Site visits and hands-on (Epiroc, Blötberget, labs) Course structure The course is a combination of in-person, hybrid and hands-on including field trips. You will learn By the end of the course, you will be able to: analyse what exploration methods are used for what commodities, have good knowledge of the state-of-the-art solutions and incorporate your learning in todays industry practices. Who is the course for? This course is designed for those who are geologists, engineers or work with sustainability to learn how critical raw materials are explored, mined and turn to metals. It is open to both university students but also industry participants from relevant sectors. How much time do I need for the course? The course will run from 25 August - 5 December 2025 and will in sum require 100 hrs of commitments. Check the SERC center for more updates: www.smartexploration.se

Our society must shift to sustainable production. The production systems need to be developed in line with the global goals set by the UN and that have been agreed on by the countries. Sustainable production is about producing with, preferably, positive impact, but usually at least as little negative impact as possible, on people and our planet. This three-week course introduces you to sustainable production systems and helps you understand them from economic, social and ecological perspectives. The course begins with an exposé of how production systems have developed historically. You will learn about the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The course continues with an in-depth study of production systems, covering some prominent people and theories in the field. Next, you will learn about current developments in production innovation and Industry 4.0. You will also meet two companies in the manufacturing industry, Polarbröd and Sandvik Coromant, and see examples of how they work with sustainable production. The course concludes by giving you tools to design sustainable production systems. The course is aimed at anyone curious about sustainable production and how industrial production can be developed to become more sustainable. The course will be given in English.

Efficient energy use is a crucial part of sustainability efforts. Accurate flow measurement of liquids and gases can optimize energy consumption and streamline processes. This course teaches techniques and tools for implementing flow measurement in various applications. Course content Fundamentals of flow measurement technologyEnergy optimization through flow analysisPractical applications in industry and energy sectors What you will learn Use flow measurement to optimize energy consumptionEvaluate and implement measurement tools for different processesUnderstand how flow measurement impacts sustainability and energy efficiency Who is the course for? The course is designed for engineers, technicians, and production managers working with process optimization and energy efficiency in industrial settings. LanguageThe course is conducted in Swedish. Additional informationThe course includes 30 hours of study and is offered for a fee.

För att främja den gröna omställning från fossila bränslen pågår det intensiv forskning inom många områden kring energilagring och energiomvandling, inklusive till exempel batterier, solceller och mikrobiologiska system för att skapa förnybara bränslen. Utöver de tekniska utmaningarna finns det även bredare frågeställningar om hållbar utveckling, grön kemi och systemtänkande som också är viktiga att beakta. Det är centralt att öka intresse och förståelse för naturvetenskap och teknik redan i skolan för att tillgodose det stora kompentsbehov som existerar redan nu, och fortbildning av lärare är en viktig nyckel för detta.  Denna kurs riktar sig till högstadie- och gymnasielärare, med fokus på fortbildning inom aktuell forskning inom energi‐ och miljöteknik samt frågeställningar kring hållbar utveckling. En central del av kursen består av att deltagarna själva utvecklar egna undervisningsmaterial som är anpassade för användning i sin undervisning på skolan. I samband med detta kommer även ämnesdidaktiska perspektiv att presenteras och diskuteras. Innehåll Energilagring och energiomvandling Solceller och konstgjord fotosyntes Mikrobiologiska system för förnybara bränslen Batterier Hållbarutveckling, grön kemi, systemtänkande Ämnesdidaktiska perspektiv för undervisning Framtagning av undervisningsmaterial anpassade för egen undervisning Kursens upplägg Kursen ges på distans och består av förinspelade material för självstudier online, som kompletteras av online-seminarier via Zoom. Deltagarna kommer även att arbeta i smågrupper under sitt projekt för att ta fram egna undervisningsmaterial. Flexibel studietakt, anmälan krävs till online-seminarier.  Du kommer få kunskap om Du kommer få en överblick över aktuella frågor kring energilagring och energiomvandling för att möjliga den gröna omställningen och hållbarhetsarbetet i samhället. Specifikt fokus ligger på ett antal tekniker för att utnyttja förnybara energikällor samt lagring i batterier. Du kommer även att omsätta dessa kunskaper i samband med ett projekt som leder till ett undervisningsmaterial som du kan använda i din egen undervisning. I projektet ingår diskussioner om ämnesdidaktiska perspektiv kring undervisning och design av läromedel.  Vem vänder sig kursen till? Kursen vänder sig till yrkesverksamma högstadie- och gymnasielärare som undervisar kemi, naturkunskap och/eller teknik, som vill fortbilda sig inom aktuell forskning relaterad till förnybar energi och energiomställning, för att kunna inkludera dessa perspektiv i sin undervisning i skolan. Minst 30 hp i kemi rekommenderas. 

The steel industry is one of the largest sources of carbon dioxide emissions globally. With the introduction of fossil-free manufacturing processes, the industry can take significant steps toward a sustainable future. This course introduces the fundamentals of fossil-free steel production, focusing on techniques and processes to reduce climate impact. Course content Introduction to fossil-free steel production Use of hydrogen in steel manufacturing Climate impact and sustainability aspects What you will learn Understand the basics of fossil-free steel production Analyze the climate impact of traditional steel manufacturing Identify key factors for implementing fossil-free processes Who is the course for? The course is designed for engineers, technicians, and decision-makers in the steel and manufacturing industries. It is also suitable for researchers and students interested in understanding and working with fossil-free technology in steel production. Language The course is conducted in Swedish and English. Additional information The course includes 60 hours of study and is offered for a fee.

Deepening knowledge of advanced techniques and processes for fossil-free steel production is essential for taking the next step toward a carbon-free industry. This course focuses on optimizing and implementing innovative solutions in the manufacturing process. Course Content Advanced techniques for fossil-free steel production Implementation of hydrogen-based processes Efficiency and optimization in steel manufacturing What You Will Learn Understand and apply advanced processes for fossil-free steel production Optimize manufacturing processes to reduce energy consumption Contribute to the transition toward a sustainable steel industry Who Is the Course For? The course is designed for professionals in the steel industry, researchers, and technical specialists with basic knowledge of fossil-free manufacturing who want to deepen their understanding of advanced techniques. Language The course is conducted in Swedish and English. Additional Information The course includes 60 hours of study and is offered for a fee.