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Artist's view of the planets in TOI-178. Credit: ESO

Space telescope CHEOPS found unique planetary system

The space telescope CHEOPS, launched about a year ago, has discovered a unique planetary system consisting of six exoplanets locked in a rare rhythmic dance as they orbit their central star.

Who should be given an award for good teaching?

Stockholm University aims at offering education of the very highest quality. Your nomination will help the university to give high priority to teaching and pedagogical development.

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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.

Students at Orientation Day. Photo: Niklas Björling

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!

Dramatic increase in microplastics in seagrass soil

Large-scale production of vegetables and fruit in Spain with intensive plastic consumption in its greenhouse industry have leaked microplastics since the 1970s into the surrounding Mediterranean seagrass beds.

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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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2021-01-27 Cell powerhouses offer potential for new drugs

In this project the researchers want to understand every detail of processes that are absolutely essential for all life. An added bonus may be the development of new drugs for tuberculosis and other diseases.

Frescati Southern Houses, Stockholm University. Photo: Ingmarie Andersson

2021-01-25 Recent publications from the Department of Sociology

Recent publications in peer-reviewed journals and books by the Department of Sociology.

Karin Helmersson Bergmark. Foto: Stockholms universitet

2021-01-25 Professor who is problematising the term ‘addiction’

She has conducted research into everything from Alcoholics Anonymous to World of Warcraft. All of her research is based in discussion of the concept of addiction. But when Karin Helmersson Bergmark, professor of sociology, summarises her career, it is primarily as a university teacher that she wants to be defined.

Eleonora Mussino. Foto: Leila Zoubir/Stockholms universitet

2021-01-25 How population development in Sweden would have been without the war in Syria

What would Sweden’s population development have been like if it wasn’t for the uprising against Assad and the following war in Syria? A new study in demography published in the academic journal PLOS ONE has the answer. In the study, the authors have created and calculated hypothetical scenarios to determine the demographic development in Sweden and Norway – without the immigration following the Syrian war.

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29 January

Conference

Digital Humanites Now

Online conference, free of charge. Hosted at Stockholm University on 27-29 Jan 2021, this conference will showcase new and ongoing research in the broad Digital Humanities field.

January

China and Latin America in the post-Trump era

China's growing presence Latin America became increasingly controversial as the conflict between the US and China grew during the Trump administration.

January

90-årsjubileumsseminarium vid Avdelningen för finska

Undervisningen i finska vid Stockholms universitet fyllde 90 år 2020. Jubileet och ämnets långa historia firas 29 januari 2021 genom ett digitalt seminarium med ett heldagsprogram.

January

Anti-Racism Working Group Seminar, Dr. May-Britt Öhman, Uppsala University

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

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

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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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