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Art at the University metro station

Art at the University metro station

During summer, Stockholm public transport company SL offers free guided tours in English of the art in the metro. At the University metro station, Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus' life and scientific work is portrayed by artist Françoise Schein.

Professor Tiina Rosenberg gives an introduction to cultural and social life in contemporary Sweden

Introduction to Culture and Society in Sweden

Watch Professor Tiina Rosenberg give an introduction to cultural and social life in contemporary Sweden, together with a brief historical overview. This lecture, which was broadcast live on Tuesday June 19, forms part of the Stockholm Summer School 2012 programme.

News about Stockholm & Sweden

  • Photo: Jeppe Wikström - Stockholm Visitors Board Sweden climbs world universities' top rank and file 2013-02-25 With policies changing on charging foreign students in Sweden, there is greater need for the country's universities to build on their already glowing international reputations. Some of the most helpful indicators of academic excellence are the various international university rankings.
  • The Nordic Cities of Opportunity 2012-08-27 In a new report by PwC on Scandinavia’s capitals – ‘Northern Lights - The Nordic Cities of Opportunity’ – Stockholm ranks top.
  • Greater collaboration with Rutgers University 2012-08-21 Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, has signed an agreement for cooperation and student exchange with Stockholm University.

Planning a visit to Stockholm?

Take a look at the official Stockholm Tourist Board website, where you will find lots of information about what to do and where to stay.

Want to know more about Sweden?

Experience Sweden on the web through facts, films, stories and images—visit Sweden.se, Sweden's official gateway.

Stockholm statistics

The City of Stockholm
Population: 851,155 inhabitants (March 31 - 2011)
Area: 209 square km (of which 21 is water)
About 525,000 people work here during week days, at over 36,000 work places

The Stockholm region
Includes all the municipalities in the Stockholm County
Population: 2,063,945 inhabitants (March 31 - 2011)
Area: 6,488 square km
GDP: € 257.5 billion

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