SULF award at Chalmers

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SULF at Chalmers annually awards a prize of 10 000 SEK for the best bachelor's or master's thesis related to union work. In 2025, the theme is "The role of technology in the future work place" which is closely tied to key union issues such as: working conditions, equality, transition, participation, and the impact of technology on the nature of work. Examples of research areas include

  • Work environment and safety
  • The effects of AI and automation on work
  • Digitalization and changing work methods
  • Sustainable energy transition and its impact on the workforce
  • Equality, inclusion, and ethics in engineering professions

The purpose of the prize is to support student works aimed at improving people's working conditions. Nominate yourself or someone else before August 30, 2025. Nominations should be sent to sulf-chalmers@chalmers.se and include:

  • A completed nomination form.
  • Bachelor’s thesis/master’s thesis (a draft or a summary if the report is not yet finished)

Assessment criteria and focus areas:

  • Clear connection to how engineering knowledge can be used to create a better work life.
  • The work demonstrates technical innovation, problem-solving, or systems understanding within the chosen area.
  • The work discusses how technology affects people, organizations, or society at large.
  • How well-structured the bachelor’s/master’s thesis is, including professional presentation of visualizations, figures, and data.

FAQ:

  • Who can be nominated for the prize?
    Individual students or groups of students at Chalmers who write or have completed their bachelor’s/master’s thesis during the academic year 2024-2025.
  • Who can nominate?
    Anyone can nominate.
  • Do you need to be a member of SULF to be nominated?
    No, you do not need to be a member of any union organization to be nominated.
  • Will the theme be the same every year?
    No, the theme will change, but in 2025, we focus on the role of technology and its impact on working life.
  • Does the bachelor’s/master’s thesis have to be about Chalmers as a workplace?
    No, the theme does not need to be related to Chalmers as a workplace.
  • What will happen after June 30?
    A group of experts will decide which submission wins.
  • When will the prize be awarded?
    The prize will be awarded in September 2025 during SULF Day at Chalmers.

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