Chalmers University of Technology
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 Chalmers University of Technology  (University)    | |
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| Formation | 1829 |
| Headquarters | Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Swedish university located in Gothenburg that focuses on research and education in technology, natural sciences, architecture, mathematics, maritime and other management areas. | |
Chalmers University of Technology (Swedish: Chalmers tekniska högskola) is a Swedish university located in Gothenburg that focuses on research and education in technology, natural sciences, architecture, mathematics, maritime and other management areas.[1]
History
The university was founded in 1829 in the maritime city of Gothenburg following a donation by William Chalmers, a director of the Swedish East India Company. He donated part of his fortune for the establishment of an "industrial school".
Alumni on Wikispooks
| Person | Born | Died | Nationality | Summary | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Håkan Buskhe | 8 November 1963 | Sweden | Businessperson | CEO of weapons manufacturer Saab, a part of the Wallenberg sphere. | |
| Stig Larsson | 1931 | 24 July 2020 | Sweden | Swedish civil engineer and business leader. He worked for Ericsson, before he became CEO of the national train company Statens Järnvägar. | |
| Martin Lundstedt | 28 April 1967 | Sweden | Businessperson | President and CEO of car and truck manufacturer Volvo Group since 2015. He attended the 2022 Bilderberg meeting. | |
| Oscar Stenström | Sweden | Diplomat Politician | Swedish politician who went to her first Bilderberg in 2023 |
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