Free minds and new findings - words from the President

Astrid Söderbergh Widding, President of Stockholm University

Research in Sweden is funded by public and private actors. Donations from individuals and organizations are often significant to the realization of society-oriented projects and specific research efforts. One particularly important aspect of these donations lies in the fact that they enable the University to carry out projects of importance to society which would not otherwise have been funded.

Stockholm University is a big university with thousands of courses and programmes, both broad and advanced. Our research contributes to heightened quality of our courses and programmes and to increased involvement among our students.

Free minds and new findings

Stockholm University was founded in 1878 as Stockholm University College – a bold project. A modern university in the capital in the spirit of enlightenment, with the aim of serving society.
Then, as now, the University’s watchword has been ‘Free minds and new findings’. We represent social progress and cross-boundary education and research. Over the years, five of our researchers have been awarded Nobel Prizes and many more have achieved international fame.

The history of Stockholm University

No donation is too small

In a world of changes and globalization, the role of the university is to contribute to a sustainable, democratic society through solid science based on constant development in the search for new knowledge. Your donation can contribute to Stockholm University’s involvement in the society. It can also promote independent science and contribute to finding solutions for the biggest challenges facing our society both now and in the future.

There are various ways in which you can support Stockholm University. You can make a donation to a society-oriented project which is close to your heart or to a specific research area or an education project. You can contribute to the funding of necessary equipment, support junior researchers or an international research collaboration. Regardless of your choice, your donation is important – no donation is too small!

Astrid Söderbergh Widding
President