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  • Illustration of the Odin satellite.

    The Odin satellite celebrated after 25 years in space

    The Odin satellite is one of the most successful Swedish space projects ever. It was launched on February 20th, 2001, and has now been in operation for more than 25 years. On February 19th the satellite’s 25th anniversary was celebrated at the Swedish National Space board’s offices in Solna with a day of presentations on the contributions of Odin to research in aeronomy and astronomy. During its lifetime, Odin’s orbit has slowly declined and will, sadly enough, burn up during re-entry into the atmosphere in 2026.

    Department of Astronomy

  • Arctic Seabed Mapping Paves Way for Fibre-Optic Cable

    This summer, Stockholm University researchers continue to take part in the Polar Connect project, mapping the Arctic seabed from the icebreaker Oden . The work aims to improve and secure fibre-optic communications between Europe and Asia.

    Department of Geological Sciences

  • Harita Raval Visiting Researcher in Singapore

    Harita Raval is currently spending three months in Singapore as a visiting researcher. The research stay provides her with opportunities to deepen her research and develop as a scholar.

    Department of Teaching and Learning
  • Portrait of a depressed young woman.

    Loneliness at Age 18 May Contribute to Depression and Anxiety in Young Adults

    Loneliness during the transition from adolescence to adulthood may contribute to mental health problems, according to new research from the Department of Public Health Sciences at Stockholm University. A recently published study shows that young people who felt lonely at age 18 were more likely to develop depression and anxiety in the following years, both in the form of clinical diagnoses and self-reported symptoms.

    Department of Public Health Sciences
  • Two young people in conversation.

    Call for two PhD positions in International Relations

    The positions are linked to the ERC-funded project PROTECT (”Protectionism in Place: Explaining How Subnational Change Affects Public Support for Protectionism”).

    Department of Economic History and International Relations
  • Profile picture of Alexandra Högberg

    From Political Science to Global Public Health – Meet Our Alumna Alexandra Högberg

    When Alexandra Högberg graduated from the Master’s Programme in Public Health Sciences at Stockholm University in 2022, she had already gained experience far beyond lecture halls and classrooms. From legal work at a law firm to field studies in Mozambique and project management across several African countries. Today, she works with international development aid and digitalization at SPIDER, a center at Stockholm University, and she clearly sees the connections between her studies and her current role.

    Department of Public Health Sciences

  • “A strong PhD community benefits everyone”

    Quick elevator pitches, buzzing poster sessions, a most useful keynote, mingle and fika. PhD Day at DSV was all about networking, developing new collaborations and sharing knowledge, experiences and ideas.

    Department of Computer and Systems Sciences
  • AlbaNova Telescope image of the comet I3/ATLAS

    First light images from the new AlbaNova Telescope

    The new AlbaNova Telescope, which was lifted into place in September 2025, is now outfitted with a camera. The first images from the telescope show that the system works well. The installation of the camera and other systems continues during the spring, and public shows are expected to resume in the autumn of 2026.

    Department of Astronomy
  • Students and companies mingling at the Career Fair in Science.

    Insight into the job market for scientists

    On February 11, the Career fair in science was held in the Aula Magna at Stockholm University. The fair gave students the opportunity to meet exhibitors from around 30 different organizations, as well as alumni, companies and recruitment agencies.

  • Rare Scheele work found – returned after 70 years

    A copy of Carl Wilhelm Scheele’s classic 1777 work that appeared at a Swedish auction house turned out to have once belonged to the Physical Institute of Stockholm College – today known as the Department of Physics. The book has now been returned to Stockholm University Library — and it also connects to the very earliest history of the university.

    Stockholm University Library

  • Social media can empower women entrepreneurs

    Do you think Facebook is nothing but a waste of time? Think again. For women entrepreneurs who face many challenges, social media can be a useful tool for both business growth and empowerment.

    Department of Computer and Systems Sciences

  • VR grant brings soil–atmosphere research to DEEP

    Daniela Guasconi has been awarded a prestigious grant from the Swedish Research Council (VR) through the autumn call for International postdoc within natural and engineering sciences. The project receives a total of SEK 3.9 million over three years, with a preliminary start date of 1 June 2026. Daniela, currently based at the Department of Physical Geography, will join the Department of Ecology, Environment an Plant Sciences (DEEP) this spring, with DEEP serving as her home base during the project.

    Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences

  • “Stockholm is an accessible city”

    A welcoming atmosphere, accessible infrastructure and research collaborations. These are some of the things that guest researcher Debora Masini and PhD students Mariia Gvozdkova and Anastasia Panova have found at Stockholm University.

  • Artist's impression of the BlueMUSE instrument at VLT.

    Construction agreement signed for the new instrument BlueMUSE on ESO's VLT

    On January 30th European Southern Observatory (ESO) signed an agreement for the construction of the Blue Multi Unit Spectroscopic Explorer (BlueMUSE), an upcoming instrument for ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT). The signing marks a major first step in the development of BlueMUSE , which will offer new and unique science opportunities to astronomers. Its evolved technology will enable detailed observations within our galaxy and revolutionise the study of the distant Universe by allowing the detection of the diffuse material in the space between galaxies and helping us understand how matter moves within it. The Department of Astronomy at Stockholm University is a member of the consortium building the new instrument.

    Department of Astronomy
  • Profile photo of Jesper Sollerman

    New Swedish delegate on the ESO Council

    Jesper Sollerman, professor and vice director of the Department of Astronomy at Stockholm University has been chosen as a new Swedish delegate to the council of the European Southern Observatory (ESO).

    Department of Astronomy

  • Nordic QCI: Cybersecurity in the Quantum Era

    Nordic Quantum Communication Infrastructure (NordicQCI) held a kick-off meeting for the consortium and its partners on January 22–23. The project aims to develop and implement the most effective solutions for secure communication – from local city networks and long-distance connections to land-based networks, satellites and submarine cables.

    Department of Physics

  • Virus protein could protect cheese from Listeria

    A piece of cheese may seem harmless, but in some cases it can carry a deadly stowaway: Listeria monocytogenes. As unpasteurized cheeses become increasingly popular, the need for new methods to ensure food safety is growing. Traditional ways of combating Listeria have limitations, so researchers are turning to an unexpected ally: viruses that attack bacteria.

    Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics

  • Farouq Sessah Mensah’s: The Didactics of Mathematics with Educational Technology

    Farouq has a long experience as a mathematics teacher and teacher educator in Ghana, where he has also played a key role in supporting colleagues in the use of digital tools. His dissertation builds on his master’s thesis on educational technology and compares the contexts of Sweden and Ghana.

    Department of Teaching and Learning
  • Woman´s hand reaching for a pill beside a glass of water on a table.

    Workplace bullying linked to use of antidepressants

    Being bullied at work doesn’t just make people miserable in the moment – it may also push them toward needing medical treatment for mental health problems. A new study in Public Health Sciences from Stockholm University suggests that employees who are being exposed to bullying in the workplace are more likely to start treatment with psychotropic medication, particularly antidepressants, within just two years.

    Department of Public Health Sciences

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