Department of Physical Geography
Research units
Geomorphology and Glaciology
We analyze how the landscape is affected by glaciers and ice sheets to reconstruct environments and processes to understand future changes in a local to global perspective.
Water, Permafrost and Environmental systems
We investigate hydrological processes in water and land environments, the anthropogenic effects and their variability and change, to the knowledge needed for sustainable development.
Climate Science and Quaternary Geology
We study changes in climate and the environment, both back in time and current conditions. Through climate models we also simulate future climate and environmental changes.
Landscape, Environment and Geomatics
We research landscape ecology, environment, biodiversity and ecosystem services across parts of the world to understand interactions between humans, nature and climate.
Study at Departement of Physical Geography
Area of Study
We have five master's programs and several independent courses to choose from. Meet our students and former students.
Bolin Center for Climate Research
Our research at the department is integrated with the Bolin Center for Climate Research.
Tarfala Research station
The station is owned and operated by Stockholm University and is located 1135 meters above sea level in the Tarfala Valley, on the east side of Kebnekaise
Navarino Environmental Observatory
NEO is a collaboration since 2010 between Stockholm University, the Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens and the Tourism Enterprises of Messinia S.A.
The Stockholm Tree Ring Laboratory
If you are interested in a collaboration, please contact the director Björn Gunnarson, e-mail: bjorn.gunnarson@natgeo.su.se.