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New study reveals critical shortfalls in global precipitation monitoring networks

25/03/2026

A new international study co-authored by Georgia Destouni, Professor of Hydrology and Water Resources at Stockholm University,…

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Digital Futures and Region Stockholm visit the Intervention Centre in Oslo

24/03/2026

Representatives from Digital Futures—Annika Szabo Portela, Executive Director, and Urban Forssell, Head of AI Strategy…

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Exploring Emotion AI and Justice: A Conversation with Nazanin Andalibi

19/03/2026

Nazanin Andalibi, currently a Scholar-in-Residence at Digital Futures, is an Associate Professor at the University…

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How technology and identity shape each other: A conversation with Oliver L. Haimson

16/03/2026

Oliver L. Haimson is a leading scholar in social computing and human–computer interaction whose work…

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Successful 3rd Digital Futures Young Scientist Conference brings community together in Stockholm

16/03/2026

On March 12, 2026, researchers, PhD students, and postdoctoral scholars gathered at the Digital Futures Hub, for…

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Designing Care, Refusing Harm: Feminist Perspectives on AI in Gendered Health

12/03/2026

Researchers and practitioners gathered at the Digital Futures hub on 10 March 2026 for the invitation-only workshop Designing…

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Greek Delegation visits Digital Futures to explore AI, cybersecurity and sustainable innovation

01/03/2026

On 20 February 2026, a delegation from the Greek Ministry of Data Governance visited Digital Futures for…

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Modelling the Digital – Climate Nexus: A Conversation with Charlie Wilson

12/02/2026

From January to March 2026, Digital Futures welcomes Charlie Wilson as Scholar in Residence, hosted…

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Paul Walton elected Foreign Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences

21/01/2026

Paul Walton, Scholar-in-Residence at Digital Futures from August to October 2025, has been elected Foreign Member…

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Indian Delegation visits Digital Futures at KTH to strengthen Indo-Swedish research collaboration

21/01/2026

On 21 January 2026, Digital Futures at KTH Royal Institute of Technology welcomed a high-level…

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The future of wireless is multifunctional: A conversation with Giuseppe Thadeu Freitas de Abreu

19/01/2026

Giuseppe Thadeu Freitas de Abreu is a leading figure in modern wireless communications, whose work…

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From sensing to strategy: How Zhiqi Tang is advancing Smarter Multi-Vehicle Systems

13/01/2026

Dr. Zhiqi Tang’s postdoctoral journey at Digital Futures and KTH Royal Institute of Technology marked…

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Urban Forssell awarded prestigious IEEE Signal Processing Society honor

12/01/2026

Urban Forssell, Head of AI Strategy and Innovation at Digital Futures and affiliated with the…

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Season’s Greetings & Highlights

17/12/2025

As we look toward a new year, we extend our warmest thanks to our community…

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The environmental impact of digitalization – everything you need to know!

16/12/2025

The “Medveten Konsumtion” podcast offers tips and advice that make it easier to make conscious…

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Sweden–Singapore Symposium outlines blueprint for inclusive, AI-ready workforce

08/12/2025

Academics, policymakers, and industry leaders from Sweden and Singapore have concluded a three-day symposium in…

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