KI has signed a letter of intent with University College London (UCL) within the framework of the Stockholm trio university alliance, comprising KI, KTH and Stockholm University. The new agreement aims to expand research collaboration between the universities, initially focusing on sustainability, the climate crisis, and mental health.
The signing of the agreement took place at KTH during a UCL delegation visit to Stockholm 17 February 2025, led by Professor Geraint Rees, UCL's Vice-Provost for Research, Innovation & Global Engagement.
"This agreement reinforces our dedication to global collaboration in addressing some of the most pressing challenges of our time," said Professor Rees . "By working with our esteemed partners in the University Alliance Stockholm Trio, we can leverage our collective expertise to drive impactful research in sustainability, climate change, mental health, and more."
"Our long-standing collaboration and joint publication record with UCL have built a strong foundation for this partnership. With our collective expertise, we are better equipped to address complex issues, such as the climate crisis. Also, through our shared efforts in securing EU funding, we aim to enhance student, doctoral, and teacher mobility, which will benefit academic exchange and deepen the collaboration, said Martin Bergö , Vice President at Karolinska Institutet."
Advancing interdisciplinary research and cross-border collaboration
The Letter of Intent (LoI) builds upon strong existing research links between Stockholm Trio and UCL and extends the legacy of the UCL Cities Partnership Programme . The LoI underscores the shared commitment of Stockholm Trio and UCL to advance interdisciplinary and cross-border research and education and provides a framework for activities during the partnerships developmental phase, which may include:
- Workshops supporting applications for EU grants;
- Institutional support of workshops and joint scholarship projects in areas such as food security, sustainable aviation, and other areas relating to the climate crisis;
- Exploring further research areas for engagement, starting with mental health of children and young people;
- Exploring further collaboration in education, for example mobility initiatives.
