Research subjects

We have leading researchers in urban geography, historical geography and landscape studies, agricultural geography, migration and population geography, economic geography, gender and planning, and Geographical Information Systems.

This includes studies in Europe – particularly in Sweden – as well as in other parts of the world, with emphasis on Africa south of the Sahara. Some faculty and doctoral students have interests in more than one research profile. Part of the research is carried out with partners throughout the University and in cooperation with researchers in other organizations in Sweden and abroad.

Research

Our research areas

Human Geography

Research subjects

Historical Geography and Landscape Studies

Historical geography and landscape studies investigate the relation between farming, livelihoods and the environment in the past, the present and the future.

Population Geography, Housing, Migration and Segregation Studies

Population geography is a field of studies that sees human agency as a fundamental force shaping social processes and social change.

Stockholm Urban and Regional Research Environment

Stockholm Urban and Regional research Environment (SURE) consists of researchers with a variety of interests and approaches but all are united in exploring contemporary spatial processes and change. Our research engages with debates in urban, cultural, and economic geography as well as spatial planning, governance and policy studies.

Urban Africa

The research investigates the multi-faceted social, economic and political processes shaping cities on the African continent.