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Collaboration – a path towards a more sustainable future

FILM. Four principles are necessary for successful knowledge co-production for sustainability research, shows a scientific study.

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Discover Stockholm University in this short film

In this short introduction you get a glimpse of the city, of student life and of our beautiful main campus. Welcome to Stockholm University!

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Yes, you can have more than 150 friends

An individual human can maintain stable social relationships with about 150 people. This is known as ‘Dunbar’s number’. A new study indicates that a cognitive limit on human group sizes cannot be derived in this manner.

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Having less money linked to poorer relationships at school

Having less money or not being able to participate in activities that cost money is linked to an increased risk of a poor social situation at school.

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Webinars for newly admitted students

We look forward to meeting and greeting newly admitted students around the world during a series of webinars this spring/summer. The webinars take place April–July 2021.

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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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Digging in stormy Tarfala.
Donation in support of Tarfala Research Station

A fundraising campaign by employees at Google in the USA and Sweden has led to a donation of 101,000 SEK to research at Tarfala Research Station.

Climate and Environment
Foto på Marie Löf och Albert Norström för hållbarhetsfilm mål 17
Collaboration – a path towards a more sustainable future

"We have enormous sustainability challenges ahead of us. In order to handle these challenges, we need collaboration." Meet Albert Norström and Marie Löf in a film about the study.

Climate and Environment International Relations Plants, Animals and Nature
Utgrävning på Birka
Birka’s lost moat found by archaeologists

Another piece of the puzzle has fallen into place regarding the Viking town of Birka. Parts of the town were encircled by a moat, suggesting that Birka was fortified against hostile attacks. This is one of the findings of a new archaeological research study at Stockholm University.

History Archaeology
David Drew
Revealing how the cell uptakes sugar

Over half of our drugs impact proteins found on the cell membrane. These include the membrane proteins that regulate uptake of sugar by cells. Wallenberg Scholar David Drew is breaking new ground by adding to our understanding of the structure and function of transport proteins.

Chemistry Life Science SciLifeLab

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Conference

Department of Culture and Aesthetics
Code Narrative History: Critical Perspectives on Ancient DNA
Department of Culture and Aesthetics
Code Narrative History: Critical Perspectives on Ancient DNA

International symposium at the Department of Culture and Aesthetics, Stockholm University, 11 May 2021.

Archaeology Art and Culture History

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Department of Culture and Aesthetics
Code Narrative History: Critical Perspectives on Ancient DNA
Department of Culture and Aesthetics
Code Narrative History: Critical Perspectives on Ancient DNA

International symposium at the Department of Culture and Aesthetics, Stockholm University, 11 May 2021.

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May

 

Institutet för social forskning
Social Stratification, Welfare, and Social Policy Seminar: Line Rennwald (Univ. of Geneva)
Institutet för social forskning
Social Stratification, Welfare, and Social Policy Seminar: Line Rennwald (Univ. of Geneva)

Persistent class gaps in perceptions of political voice: Liberal democracies 1974-2016

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SUDA
Stockholm Session on Migration: Livia Ortensi, University of Bologna
SUDA
Stockholm Session on Migration: Livia Ortensi, University of Bologna

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A covid-19 sign in Studenthuset. Photo: Jorge Win
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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Departments

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

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International collaborations

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

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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.

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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!

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Academic Writing Service
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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