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Time to apply for autumn 2021

Applications for the autumn semester 2021 are open. EU/EEA and Swiss students, apply by 15 April. See our courses and programmes.

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Thick sea-ice warms Greenland fjords

A new study shows that thick sea-ice can increase the sensitivity of Greenlandic fjords to climate warming.

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Online 'Shut up and write' workshop

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Viking DNA - a new article in The Conversation
Viking DNA and the pitfalls of genetic ancestry tests

It’s important to be aware of the interplay between genetics and ideas of race. A new article in The Conversation discusses genetic ancestry tests.

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New master's programme in sustainable chemistry

As the first complete master’s programme in this area in Europe, this programme is part of Stockholm University´s efforts to focus on sustainable chemistry. EU/EEA and Swiss students, apply by 15 April.

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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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Admitted master's students increase by 6.3 per cent

The number of students admitted to international master's programmes at Stockholm University has increased by 6.3 per cent, compared to the same period last year.

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Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences
Forests protect animals and plants against warming

The impacts of climate warming are buffered inside forests due to the thermal insulation of forest canopies.

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Department of Culture and Aesthetics
Seeking proof for Viking identity in DNA

In a new study Anna Källén, Associate Professor and researcher in Heritage Studies at the Department of Culture and Aestetics and Daniel Strand, Uppsala University, have conducted interviews with fourteen persons who have taken DNA tests, and asked them about the desire to “be a Viking”. Did they see themselves as related to Vikings, to have a Viking heritage, or to be Vikings themselves? And which characteristics did they connect with their Viking identity?

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Bolin Centre for Climate Research
A new warming phase in the Subpolar North Atlantic

2005–2015 has been a cool period, but since 2016 and onwards, scientists now can see the first signs of a new warming period.

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Important dates

Application deadline - Second admission round autumn 2021
Application deadline - Second admission round autumn 2021

15 April is the last day for submitting your application in the second admission round autumn 2021.

15

April

Important dates

Application deadline - Second admission round autumn 2021
Application deadline - Second admission round autumn 2021

15 April is the last day for submitting your application in the second admission round autumn 2021.

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April

 

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SUDA Demographic Colloquium: Ben Wilson, Stockholm University Demography Unit, Dep. of Sociology
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SUDA Demographic Colloquium: Ben Wilson, Stockholm University Demography Unit, Dep. of Sociology

A Better Life for the Children of Exile: Intergenerational Adaptation of the Descendants of Refugees

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Online Shut up and write!
Online Shut up and write!

Are you writing a thesis, report or research essay this semester? Join the Academic Writing Service for an online Shut up and write! session.

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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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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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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