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Environmental Biogeochemistry

Biogeochemical cycles of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorous and other elements are fundamental for life on Earth. These biogeochemical cycles have been altered by human activities, resulting in environmental challenges such as global warming, eutrophication, or heavy metal pollution.

Information for admitted students spring 2025

Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.

In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.

Follow the instructions on whether you have to reply to your offer or not.
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Checklist for admitted students

  1. Activate your university account

    The first step in being able to register and gain access to all the university's IT services.

  2. Register at your department

    Registration can be done in different ways. Read the instructions from your department below.

  3. Read all the information on this page

    Here you will find what you need to know before your course or programme starts.

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Your seat may be withdrawn if you do not register according to the instructions provided by your department.

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On this page you will shortly find information on registration, learning platform, etc.

Welcome activities

Stockholm University organises a series of welcome activities that stretch over a few weeks at the beginning of each semester. The programme is voluntary (attendance is optional) and includes Arrival Service at the airport and an Orientation Day, see more details about these events below.
Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department. 

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Stockholm University's main campus is in the Frescati area, north of the city centre. While most of our departments and offices are located here, there are also campus areas in other parts of the city.

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Fundamental understanding of the biogeochemical cycles, and how they are coupled, is vital in order to both understand and mitigate the consequences of human perturbations. We will in this course explore different biogeochemical cycles, focusing on terrestrial and aquatic systems, and discuss how they interact and are linked to human activities.

Topics included:

  • Overview of the foundations of biogeochemical cycles (e.g., redox chemistry, energy metabolism)
  • Biogeochemical cycles of different elements such as carbon, macro- and micronutrients and heavy metals in soil, inland and ocean waters, sediments and the lower atmosphere
  • Interactions between biogeochemical cycles of different elements and their implications
  • Key anthropogenic environmental perturbations and their interactions with biogeochemical cycles
  • Effects of natural processes and perturbations on the fate and bioavailability of pollutants
  • Introduction to isotopes – key tools to study biogeochemical cycles