Coming Events
Our Event History
Visit to Esrange Space Center, IRF Swedish Institute of Space Physics, and LTU Kiruna
17–21 January 2024
EStER embarked on a journey to the far north; in Kiruna, where we visited three space research facilities, Esrange Space Center, IRF Swedish Institute of Space Physics and LTU Luleå Tekniska University. This unique opportunity allowed our members to experience what cutting edge research in space science entails and to interact with the vibrant research community on site. We also got a chance to see the northern lights!
Christmas Event
7 December 2023
During the penultimate week before the Christmas break, we organized a relaxed mingle event for all our members. We drank glögg, ate gingerbread cookies and played various board games. This allowed members to mingle and meet other members of EStER in a more relaxed, social environment.
Exploring Research with PhD students
10 October 2023
We had a lunch lecture in collaboration with the PhD Chapter, where four PhD students from different schools at KTH presented their research and tips to students that want to pursue a PhD in the future. This allowed our members to get a broad view of research being driven in different fields and engage with PhD students in an informal context.
Lunch Lecture with Professor Danica Kragić
5 October 2023
We held a much-appreciated lunch lecture with Professor Danica Kragic. She presented her research on robotics and machine learning, as well as why she became a scientist. The attendees also received some helpful tips and advice on embarking on their research career.
Visit at the Division of Space and Plasma Physics at KTH
24 Maj 2023
EStER's members attended a study visit to KTH Division of Space and Plasma Physics. The head of the division Anita Kullen gave a wonderful presentation on Aurora research and introduced the diverse research fields being advanced at the division. The members also got a chance to speak with the MIST Project manager Sven Grahn and research engineer Joan Stude responsible for a student satellite project at KTH.
Pub with the Physics Chapter
2 Maj 2023
EStER hosted a pub in collaboration with the Physics Chapter with the theme "Mad Scientist". Participants could compete in a quiz of fun facts about famous scientists. This event was a nice change of pace with more focus on fostering a social community among research interested students.
Lunch Lecture with PhD Chapter
6 April 2023
We had our first lunch lecture in collaboration with the PhD Chapter, where four PhD students from different schools at KTH presented their research and tips to students that want to pursue a PhD in the future. This event really represents what EStER's core values are - getting students into contact with the research establishment early on.