Research leadership that shapes the future – and increased number of applications to LTH
DEAN'S BLOG. Strong research leadership not only fosters excellence in research today – it also enhances the appeal and quality of education, thereby laying the foundations for the future provision of expertise, writes Annika Olsson, Dean of LTH.
– Published 28 April 2026
Recent weeks have provided two clear signals regarding LTH’s significant role in research and education in Sweden: we are taking on greater national responsibility for research leadership, and we are seeing an increase in applications for our programmes. Taken together, this tells us something important about how we need to work – with a long-term perspective, in collaboration and with a focus on quality at every stage.