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Political Science at Stockholm University Earns Spot in Shanghai's Global Top 75
Stockholm University has been ranked among the world's top 75 universities in the 2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities.
Stockholm University: Global Ranking in Political Science
The Department of Political Science at Stockholm University is ranked 86th in the world in the subject of Political Science, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
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De får medel för studier om organiserad brottslighet och transnationella aktörers globala inflytande
Tre statsvetare har tilldelats medel för att undersöka organiserad brottslighet, hur transnationella aktörer formar globala institutioner samt stödet för radikala högerpartier.
We are looking for a PhD student in Political Science with an orientation towards Politics & AI
The Department of Political Science announces one vacant position in the doctoral program with an orientation towards the Politics of Artificial Intelligence.
How Do Laws Regulating Global Trade Actually Work?
Companies today have a responsibility to ensure their production does not violate human rights or harm the environment. These regulations require businesses to assess risks in their supply chains.
AI and Global Governance: Sustainable and Equitable Futures – Now Available to Watch
Artificial intelligence is shaping the future of governance, and its role in building a more sustainable and equitable world is more crucial than ever. You can now watch the full recording of our expert-led seminar.
Joseph Noonan wins Swedish Political Science Association's Best paper award
"I’m very happy!" said Joseph Noonan, a PhD candidate at Stockholm University, on Wednesday after being awarded the Swedish Political Science Association's prize for the best paper, earlier this week.
Meet our latest PhD candidates: Exploring democracy, gender equality, and social media
This September, the Department of Political Science welcomed three new PhD candidates - Laura Ritter, Rongsheng Liu and Sandor Gorni – each bringing unique perspectives and ambitions to the programme.
The energy transition has caused a race to increase the extraction of critical raw minerals
The expansion of electric vehicles, wind power, and photovoltaic panels will lead to increased CRM extraction, with clear implications for sustainability in the Global South. How can these challenges best be met?
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Two new Associate Professors
Last week Göran Sundström, Professor and Head of the Department of Political Science, announced that Alexander Katsaitis and Faradj Koliev had been appointed Associate Professors.
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ESG research center Stockholm
The Department of Political Science is host for Earth System Governance research center at Stockholm University.
