2025-03-21

Department of Environmental Science

The hidden world of biofilm: how Vibrioscope combines art with science to expose an invisible threat

In a classroom at Dibber International School Sollentuna, just north of Stockholm, a student adjusts the focus on a microscope. The others lean in, watching as a tiny world teeming with microbial life comes into view.

Climate and Environment - Theme page Health and Living Conditions - Theme page Oceans and Lakes - Theme page Culture and Media - Theme page

2025-03-18

We analyse small atmospheric particles with big climate effects

“As a physicist, I strive to understand the fundamental laws of nature that govern the world. For me, this involves how aerosol particles and clouds function, but the boundaries between different fields are not so rigid. Fundamentally, as researchers, we all have the same approach – we have a problem we want to solve.”

2025-03-04

Department of Environmental Science

The Arctic’s carbon balance shifting due to climate change

The Arctic, one of the world’s most sensitive climate zones, is undergoing rapid transformation, raising concerns about its future role in the global carbon cycle.

Climate and Environment - Theme page

2025-02-28

Department of Environmental Science

Strengthening environmental expertise through work-integrated learning

The Department of Environmental Science is introducing a new approach to environmental sciences education, one that brings students closer to the real-world challenges of the field.

Climate and Environment - Theme page Health and Living Conditions - Theme page Society, Democracy and Welfare - Theme page Sustainable Chemistry - Theme page

2025-02-20

Department of Environmental Science

The hidden toxins in 'green' energy: Can we build a PFAS-free battery?

The future is electric. As the world pivots away from fossil fuels, lithium-ion batteries have become the backbone of the so-called green energy transition, powering everything from smartphones to electric vehicles.

Chemistry - Theme page Economy and Society - Theme page Sustainable Chemistry - Theme page Society, Democracy and Welfare - Theme page Climate and Environment - Theme page

2025-02-04

Department of Environmental Science

Stockholm University to host new international Master’s programme in climate, environment and energy

Stockholm University is proud to announce the launch of an innovative international Master's Programme in Transdisciplinary Studies of Climate, Environment and Energy (TRACEE), coordinated by the Department of Environmental Science and developed as an integral part of the CIVIS University Alliance.

Climate and Environment - Theme page Society, Democracy and Welfare - Theme page Sustainable Chemistry - Theme page Worldviews, Ethics and Philosophy - Theme page Social and economic sustainability - Theme page Health and Living Conditions - Theme page Economy and Society - Theme page