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Welcome activities for newly admitted students

At the beginning of each semester we organise a series of welcome activities. They are designed to assist you as a new student and introduce you to university life in Stockholm and Sweden.

Reduced sense of smell important marker for COVID-19

Loss of smell is the single most important symptom of COVID-19, according to a new large international study.

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Checklist for a smooth start

Are you a newly admitted student? In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of term. Welcome to Stockholm University!

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Make distance study work

Are you finding it tricky to make distance study work? The Academic Writing Service shares some of their best tips.

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How to succeed in keeping your New Year’s resolution

New Year’s Eve is coming up, a holiday when many people choose to make a New Year’s resolution. They may be hard to keep, but research shows there is one possible way to succeed – rephrase your resolution.

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Information on Covid-19

Here is the latest information regarding the new corona virus. You will also find answers to common questions, news and research about the virus together with tips for studying and working remotely.

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2021-01-20 Humanitarian needs crucial for UN disaster relief after climate disasters

A new study published in PNAS finds that aid provided by the United Nations (UN) in the aftermath of climate-related disasters is driven by humanitarian need rather than by strategic donor interests. The results underline the importance of climate-related hazards for understanding aid disbursements.

Climate and Environment International Relations Meteorology

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2021-01-19 Professionalism in the Preschool Teaching Profession

Eleonor Bredlöv Eknor is a new postdoc at the unit of Early Childhood Education (FUFF) at the Department of Child and Youth Studies. In the interview, she talks about her research area vocational education research, with focus on informal learning processes and about how power and sex contribute to how you become professional.

2021-01-19 Problems with Zoom due to high load

At the moment there are problems with Zoom due to high load. Our service provider is working to resolve the issue.

2021-01-18 Human genes have an impact on shaping our gut ecosystem

A large study by the MIBioGen consortium led by the UMCG and including Anna Andreasson from the Stress Research Institute at Stockholm University analyzed the common genetic factors that influence the composition of the human gut microbiome in more than 18,000 people. Now their article appears in Nature Genetics.

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January

Drop-in

Get started with your study planning at Open Studio

Are you unsure about how to plan your study time? Are you having trouble getting things done?

January

Labour’s Burden of the Epidemic of COVID-19

Research seminar with Professor Ranabir Samaddar, Distinguished Chair in Migration and Forced Migration Studies, Calcutta Research Group

January

Drop-in

Online drop-in with the Academic Writing Service, 2–4pm

Do you have a question about study skills or academic writing that you need a quick answer to? Visit the Academic Writing Service online for a drop-in consultation.

January

Workshop

Writing group at the Academic Writing Service

The writing group is a regular online meeting hosted by the Academic Writing Service. In a writing group you can develop your writing skills together with other students in a supportive environment.

Information on Covid-19

Here is the latest information regarding the new corona virus. You will also find answers to common questions, news and research about the virus together with tips for studying and working remotely.

Departments

Education and research are conducted at Stockholm University within 53 departments, centres and institutes.

International collaborations

Stockholm University collaborate with universities all over the world as well as businesses and organisations in Sweden and beyond.

Work at SU

Over 5,700 people work here to achieve our vision of a university of the highest international quality. Are you interested in joining us? See our list of open positions.

Astrid Söderbergh Widding, President of Stockholm University. Photo:Eva Dalin

Relocation

Here we present what you need to know about moving to Sweden to work and live in Stockholm. We hope to welcome you soon!

Academic Writing Service

The Academic Writing Service provides English-language support for writing and study skills. We give talks and seminars and offer individual guidance.

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