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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.

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Aerial view over Stockholm.
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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Foto på Marie Löf och Albert Norström för hållbarhetsfilm mål 17
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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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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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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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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Antarctic ice sheet retreat could trigger chain reaction

The Antarctic ice sheet was even more unstable in the past than previously thought, and at times possibly came close to collapse, new research suggests. The findings raise concerns that, in a warmer climate, exposing the land underneath the ice sheet as it retreats will increase rainfall on Antarctica, and this could trigger processes that accelerate further ice loss.

Climate and Environment Oceans and Lakes
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.

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Department of Social Anthropology
Faroese fatherhoods in transition: ‘New fathers’ in the North Atlantic?
Department of Social Anthropology
Faroese fatherhoods in transition: ‘New fathers’ in the North Atlantic?

Research seminar with Firouz Gaini, University of the Faroe Islands

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Seminar

Department of Economics
Brown Bag - Monir Bounadi (SU)
Department of Economics
Brown Bag - Monir Bounadi (SU)
Economics

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Bergius Botanic Garden
International Day for Biological Diversity
Bergius Botanic Garden
International Day for Biological Diversity

The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.

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Department of Sociology
Sociology Seminar: Jens Rydgren, Stockholm University and Sanna Salo, Helsinki University
Department of Sociology
Sociology Seminar: Jens Rydgren, Stockholm University and Sanna Salo, Helsinki University

The Battle Over Working Class Voters: How Social Democracy has Responded to the Populist Radical Right in the Nordic Countries

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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