In the spotlight

Health in urban development - a dialogue at Business Arena Stockholm

Press release September 17, 2019. What does health in the city mean - and how can different professional groups work together to promote well-being and health in the city? That is the focus of the in-depth seminar A pitch for health in urban development that Stockholm Science City and Business Arena Stockholm organizes on September 18.

2019-09-17

A human brain and blood atlas

September 5, 2019. Today, the team behind the Swedish research project Human Protein Atlas has launched comprehensive characterizations of all proteins found in human blood cells, different parts of the brain and the body's metabolism. The purpose of these three new parts is to increase the understanding of human molecular building blocks and to facilitate applied research aimed at better and more effective medical treatment in the future.

2019-09-05

Future of Health: Health and the microbiome - how is it related?

Future of Health is a series of panel discussions where we highlight challenges and opportunities in healthcare and health. On October 2, it is time for the third panel discussion of the year on the topic Health and microbiome - how is it related? Welcome to take part in a conversation about the microbiome - one of today's hottest research and development areas in health and medicine.

2019-10-02

The Cedar Houses - for a healthier Stockholm

In a world of concrete, cement and asphalt, we build an oasis of wood. An oasis for health and beautiful architecture in the urban space. The unique properties of the wood combined with cutting edge engineering are prerequisites for sustainable construction and housing. The Cedar Houses are among the world's largest wooden house projects.

2019-08-16

Winners of the urban innovation competition CityZen Jam are presented

Press release August 30, 2019. The winners of the CityZen Jam urban innovation competition are presented! The aim of the initiative is to create concepts and ideas through innovation and creative co-operation to form the emerging Hagastaden into a vibrant, health-promoting and pleasant place that meets people's needs both now and in the future.

2019-08-30

Nour Alhuda Almajni about the journey to her dream education at KTH from Syria via Turkey and Egypt

Nour Alhuda Almajni is a student in the civil engineering program in Computer Science at KTH. She was born in Syria, but in 2014 she came to Sweden via Turkey and Egypt. Before she could enroll at her dream education at KTH, the war in Syria and the military coup in Egypt meant that she had to do high school three times. During the spring, she visited Akalla grundskola as a part of Stockholm Science City's photo competition MinaKvarter, to tell students about her life as a student and about her path to education.

2019-08-08