For the first time in its 189 years of existance a woman was appointed president of the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm in 2016. Sigbritt Karlsson's vision is clear: "to lift KTH to next level and continue to strengthen its position as a leading international university. To get there we need the work to be characterized by equality and sustainable development".
This is the account of her first day at work.
A welcome flower bouquet is the first thing Sigbritt Karlsson sees in her new office.
Sigbritt Karlsson asks her secretary for help with a technical problem with her new phone.
After a few hours settling practicalities, Sigbritt Karlsson has a few hours to get some work done before her first board meeting.
The keycard is a must in order to have access throughout campus.
Sigbritt Karlsson ends her first day with her first board meeting as the President of KTH.
