Collaboration
The biology education at the department is characterized by strong connections to the outside world. Study visits, guest lectures, and internship opportunities are key components of the courses, while we also welcome school visits and actively participate in educational outreach.
To provide students with a deeper and more practical education, we collaborate with both the industry and schools. Our courses include meetings with professional biologists and study visits, while alumni connections offer valuable career guidance. Additionally, we actively inspire the next generation of biologists through school visits and various mentorship programs.
As an alumni
We are proud of our alumni and hope that you choose to stay in touch, wherever life takes you after your studies. Feel free to tell us where you end up and how your education has helped you get there.
As an alumnus, you have the right to receive help from our study and career counsellors, access to a network of knowledgeable biologists who are active in various fields, and access to our seminars on the latest research in biology.
Our current students really appreciate hearing from you. Biologists in Society 7.5 credits and Biologists in Working Life 5 credits are two courses where alumni and other representatives from society and working life are invited to talk about their particular area. Both courses aim to connect the education with working life, by meeting people outside of the academy, the students' views are broadened and they become better equipped for entering the labor market.
It is gratifying that many of our alumni want to volunteer as mentors for our master's students. Stockholm University has a mentoring program every academic year, in which BIG participates.
Guest lecturers are invited to virtually all advanced courses, if you are interested in participating or receiving study visits, get in touch, see the contact information below.
As a teacher
Today's pupils are the students of the future and we hope to be able to function as a resource and source of inspiration for both teachers and pupils! We currently have the following activities to offer. The activities can be arranged with a few weeks notice, send your request to X, see contact information below.
Study visit: Learning about life - how to become a biologist
Pupils are welcome on study visits to the Department of Biology Education (BIG) where a class, for a total of 1.5-2 hours, receives a lecture on what biology is and what you study in biology, as well as a look at labs and the study collection so students get an idea about how to study to become a biologist. There will also be brief information about the biologist's labor market and various educational paths. Of course, this can be modified according to the wishes of the pupils/teachers.
Researchers visit your school
A researcher in a biological subject, e.g. microbiology or ecology, come to your school. During one lesson, they talks about their research, and a little about biology studies at university level.
As a pupil
We accept PRAO students for up to five working days. They can be involved in various parts of our work, both research, teaching and administration.
As an emloyer
Are you interested in hiring our students or offering an traineeship/degree project? MyCareer is Stockholm University's career portal for students and alumni. It offers opportunities to connect with employers and explore job listings and internships both in Sweden and internationally.
Contact
- Visiting address
Arrheniuslaboratory, room E315d
Svante Arrhenius väg 20 C
- Office hours
By request
- Visiting address
Arrheniuslaboratory, room E315d
Svante Arrhenius väg 20 C
- Office hours
By request
- Visiting address
Arrheniuslaboratoriet, room E315
Svante Arrhenius väg 20 C
- Office hours
By request
Last updated: February 7, 2025
Source: Department of Biology Education