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As the pandemic swept in and fundamentally changed the world of work, Darja Šmite, Professor of Software Engineering at BTH, suddenly found herself at the centre of companies looking for new ways to organise their work. With years of experience in distributed and virtual collaboration, her hybrid and remote working expertise became highly sought after. […]

On Thursday, October 24th, Philippe Rouchy from TIEK attended the conference BBI Day, which was arranged by Blekinge Business Incubator (BBI). The conference featured a range of exciting local companies showcasing their ideas. “Creativity was palpable, and both the presenters and fellow attendees were friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging,” he said, adding that “the conference set […]

Meet future industry requirements with a degree that gives you deeper knowledge in software development – and greater opportunities to take on more responsibility and bigger challenges. The programme allows software professionals to complete a university degree on distance in software engineering at a 50% pace during four semesters, focusing on rigorous and data-driven approach […]

Tamara Carleton has been ranked second among women in education by the American magazine Women We Admire. In addition to her many roles, she is a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at BTH. Each year, the magazine Women We Admire presents a list highlighting the accomplishments of women at the helm of diverse […]

We are delighted to host Prof. Martin Wrobel as a Visiting Professor in September as part of an Erasmus exchange collaboration. Martin Wrobel is a Professor of Business Administration and Entrepreneurship at Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences and a Research Associate at the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG). Previously, Martin served […]

A new semester has started and all our new international students have arrived. We wish you all warm welcome and hope you will enjoy your studies here. We look forward to seeing how your backgrounds and experiences will enrich our campus life. Don’t hesitate to reach out for support as you start your academic journey here […]

Our faculty staff at the Department of Industrial Economics (TIEK) attended the annual Kick-off meeting. This year, the meeting was held during August 20-22 at Åhus Seaside in Skåne. The days were full of research idea presentations and discussions regarding grant applications and preparations for the new 3+2 programme. We also enjoyed social activities and […]

A groundbreaking initiative supported by NATO is laying the foundation for a more secure internet in the future. Through a unique hybrid solution, combining underwater cables and satellite communication, Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH) and the Marine Technology Centre of Sweden (MTC) are developing the technology that will protect against digital interruptions and guarantee uninterrupted […]

BTH is a member of the European University Alliance “BAUHAUS4EU”, which consists of ten higher education institutions across Europe. The Alliance has now received €39 million from the European Commission to work together in various ways to shape the future of teaching, learning, research and innovation. The Alliance will improve international mobility for students, researchers […]

On June 13, 2024, Cholada Kittipittayakorn defended her doctoral thesis on how to make health systems perform more efficiently. The thesis “Enhancing the Performance and Efficiency of Healthcare Systems Using Industrial Economic Principles and Statistical Techniques” examines how the demand for healthcare will evolve by forecasting life expectancy at birth across several European countries. In […]