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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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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.

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!

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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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Frescati Southern Houses, Stockholm University. Photo: Ingmarie Andersson

2021-01-15 Recent publications from the Department of Sociology

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

2021-01-15 Molecular structure creates new possibilities to combat antibiotic resistance

New research, funded by the Swedish research council and the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation (KAW), has revealed for the first time a large fully intact component of the lipopolysaccharide (LPS) biosynthesis machinery in Gram-negative bacteria. This new structure from the model organism E. coli provides a structural context to over a decade’s worth of previous biochemical studies and creates new possibilities in the development of novel therapies to combat the growing global problem of infections due to antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The study is published in the scientific journal Nature Communications.

2021-01-14 Flow of visitors in the Frescati Library

The number of visitors in the Frescati Library varies. Please visit us when we have fewer visitors, if possible.

2021-01-13 Family court decisions distorted by misuse of key research, say experts

Family courts are misunderstanding and misusing research around how children form close relationships with their caregivers, say an international group of experts.

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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

Lecture 12 PM: Using the library to enhance your education

Find out how to study effectively with some help from the services offered by the library.

January

Lecture

Studying effectively at Stockholm University

New to Stockholm University? Get the most out of your studies with these tips from the Academic Writing Service

January

Information meeting about volunteering as a Language Cafe coordinator

We welcome all students interested in volunteering as Language Cafe coordinators during the spring term of 2021 to an information meeting at Språkstudion. Both new and enrolled coordinators are invited, and all languages are welcome!

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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