On Thursday, 21 researchers within social sciences and humanities at Stockholm University received grants from the Swedish Research Council amounting to 96.6 million Swedish kronor. Professor Pål Wrange, professor at the Department of Law and member of the SCGG board, received funds for his research project on "Digitalization and contestation in international law". PUBLISHED: November 11, 2024 UPDATED: November 14, 2024
Professor Laura Carlson’s book project, Bridging the Gender Pay Gap through Transparency, has resulted in a new anthology. The book delves into the gender pay gap and how pay transparency legislation can promote wage fairness.
In his dissertation, Dr. Lawrence Williams examines a critical issue in global trade: how international tax treaties interact with, and sometimes conflict with, international trade law and transfer pricing.
Stockholm University has secured the top position in Sweden across seven academic disciplines, according to the 2024 ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, announced in November. Among these disciplines is Law, further solidifying the university's reputation for excellence in legal research and education. The rankings are based on scientific articles indexed in databases such as Web of Science and InCites from the period 2019–2023, along with a range of academic indicators, including research citations and international collaboration. Stockholm University holds the top position in Sweden in the following subjects: Atmospheric Science, Earth Sciences, Economics, Environmental Science & Engineering, Law, and Sociology. In Chemistry, the university shares the first place with KTH Royal Institute of Technology. The Faculty of Law at Stockholm University is particularly proud of this achievement, which reflects the strength of our research and our impact on both the Swedish and international legal communities. This recognition places Stockholm University at the forefront of legal education and research, underlining our commitment to advancing the discipline on a global scale. About the ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) evaluates universities across 55 disciplines within Natural Sciences, Engineering, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, and Social Sciences. This year, more than 1,900 universities from 96 countries and regions were included in the rankings. Read more about the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024 Stockholm University in other world ranking tables
Researchers from Stockholm University, in collaboration with experts from India and Italy, are working to establish comprehensive guidelines for deployment of AI in healthcare. These guidelines aim to inform and support the development of new healthcare legislation in India.
Dedicating the past 20 years to research and engagement in the field of international law, with a particular focus on environmental law, Professor Phoebe Okowa, was chosen as an honorary doctorate in law at Stockholm University, 2024. Phoebe Okowa is Professor of Public International at Queen Mary, University of London and a member of the United Nations International Law Commission and Chair of its drafting committee. A Kenyan lawyer, she was educated at the Universities of Nairobi and Oxford where she obtained the degrees of LLB (1987) BCL (1990) and D.Phil. (1994) respectively. She has written extensively in the broad field of Public International law including on questions of state responsibility, accountability for international crimes, and environmental justice. In addition to her academic work, she has advised Governments on questions of international law and appeared as counsel in several cases before the International Court of Justice and the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. A long-standing member of the Stockholm Centre for International Law and Justice, she has collaborated with the Department of Law on several projects. – Professor Phoebe Okowa has dedicated 20 years to research and engagement in the field of international law, with a particular focus on international environmental law. She has been actively involved with the Stockholm Center for International Law and Justice (SCILJ) and the Stockholm Environmental Law and Policy Centre. Additionally, Professor Okowa has made significant contributions to publications on international law, environmental law, and justice, which have been initiated and edited at Stockholm University. She has also served on conference program committees and holds a distinguished membership on SCILJ's International Academic Council, says says Pål Wrange, Professor at the Department of Law, Stockholm University. See the list of all new honorary doctorates at Stockholm University 2024 WHAT IS AN HONORARY DOCTORATE? Awarding honorary doctorates is a tradition at Swedish universities and colleges. An honorary doctorate is an award that expresses the university's appreciation of outstanding contributions within one of the university's areas of activity. At Stockholm University, it is the vice-rector who decides on honorary doctorates for each area.
Promoting open science strengthens both research quality and societal impact. This commitment is celebrated globally each October during Open Access Week, emphasizing a more inclusive and impactful research landscape. Open science involves making research results, data, and scientific processes freely accessible to everyone. This aligns with Stockholm University’s policy on open science, which emphasizes the importance of publishing research outcomes and data under open licenses whenever possible. The Faculty of Law is committed to furthering the availability of its research through Open Access. Strategic Plan for the Faculty of Law 2023–2026 Legal scholarship is essential for understanding the role and impact of law within society. By embracing open access, legal research can extend its reach to a wider audience, both inside and outside academia, thereby supporting societal advancement. Open access enables research to be examined, validated, and expanded upon by a broader community, fostering a more resilient and effective research process. Providing open access to legal scholarship empowers a diverse range of stakeholders—including practitioners, policymakers, and the public—to engage with critical insights that can inform their work in interpreting and shaping the legal system. By committing to open science and advocating for a more transparent research environment, we contribute meaningfully to both academic excellence and societal progress. Access Free Articles and Publications
A new study on labor immigration to Sweden shows that one in five immigrants from third countries lacks an income, despite having a work permit. The study, covering the period 2000–2023, highlights both successes and serious challenges for labor immigrants.
Anas A Qazi, a member of the Stockholm University student team, achieved remarkable recognition at the Nuremberg Moot Court 2024, earning the prestigious award as one of the two best overall speakers of the competition.
Large predatory fish have become harder to find in the coastal bays of the Baltic Sea, which are now dominated by sticklebacks. Many of these bays have also become more turbid and show signs of severe eutrophication. Scientists have seen this shift spread from the open sea to coastal environments and are now looking for explanations as to why this has happened and whether it could contribute to unforeseen climate impacts. In one of the largest field sampling programmes of the year, the FORCE project map changes and how best to restore coastal predatory fish stocks and biodiversity. From Västervik to Östhammar, the composition of fish species, plants and algae living in 32 different bays will be analysed. In addition, samples of nutrient levels and plankton will reveal the water quality in these areas. The sampling station at Krysshamnsviken in the Stockholm archipelago is a hive of activity, with several fishing nets being thoroughly sorted and rinsed on the adjacent boat jetty and beach, while samples are collected by divers and assistants in a rib boat out in the bay. Krysshamnsviken is one of 32 sites that FORCE researchers surveyed in 2014 to investigate the relationship between fish species, vegetation and water quality. Now, 10 years later, they are back to see how these have developed. " These bays are very different. They have different amounts of predatory fish and sticklebacks, as well as different levels of protection from fishing. The number of seals and cormorants in these areas also vary. In total, this gives us a better picture of the causes and possible measures, such as fishing closures, to improve the environmental status," says Johan Eklöf, Professor in Marine Ecology at the Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences at Stockholm University and project leader for FORCE. Link between sticklebacks and climate change The decline in predatory fish such as pike and perch and the increase in sticklebacks is affecting many natural values. The situation has contributed to turbid bays with more filamentous algae and severe symptoms of eutrophication. More predatory fish help to keep water areas clean and clear, and could counteract these symptoms. The researchers are now trying to find out whether stronger populations also could be linked to climate effects. " We will investigate whether areas with a lot of predatory fish are better at storing carbon than areas dominated by sticklebacks, where carbon turnover is higher," says Johan Eklöf.
On June 13-14, 2024, the Stockholm Centre for the Rights of the Child, in association with the academic network CREAN, organized the Children's Rights Research PhD Symposium which gathered participants from around the world at Aula Magna, Stockholm University.
We are thrilled to announce that two teams of our outstanding law students recently participated in prestigious international moot court competitions in the spring 2024. IBA ICC Moot Court Competition
