The XIII Nordic Latin American Research Network (NOLAN) Conference took place at Stockholm University between 10–12 June 2026, bringing together scholars from across the globe. Under the theme "Encounters in Transition: Latin American Struggles, Horizons, and Global Connections," the event highlighted the continued international relevance of Latin American studies.
Working as a care assistant in elderly care is Sweden's most common occupation. It is also one of the occupations with the highest rates of sick leave, and where employers struggle most to find staff. Many municipalities are therefore considering changes in how care work is controlled in order to improve worker wellbeing.
We know that sleep is important for the brain, but how much do night-to-night variations matter in everyday life? A new study followed young and older adults to investigate how sleep duration and sleep quality affect how quickly we think the next day. The findings show that what matters most is how well you slept last night.
DSV student Hossam Shahin is currently on an Erasmus+ traineeship in Germany. We caught up with him to hear about the experience.
How does everyday life change when work is replaced by retirement? A new study shows that retirement changes how people divide their time between activity and rest – and that being less physically active is not always a bad thing.
The Edvard Anderson Conservatory and the Victoria House will be closed during Midsummer.
His thesis explores how the behavior of firms—especially large ones—shapes economic growth and the persistence of inflation.
Shiro Shibata defended his doctoral thesis in Scandinavian Languages in 2026: Word order in argument structure constructions: Ta med sig väskan or ta väskan med sig in Swedish. Department of Swedish Language and Multilingualism at Stockholm University.
As Arctic permafrost thaws, emissions of methane – a potent greenhouse gas – are rising. Örjan Gustafsson and his colleagues at Stockholm University are now investigating methane emissions from permafrost in the Arctic seabed. Their findings will provide a clearer picture of the global methane balance, and help societies to prepare for an increasingly vulnerable climate.
Working adults with ADHD describe a working life characterized by stress, anxiety, and recurring exhaustion. In his doctoral thesis, psychologist Martin Oscarsson investigated how work-related mental ill-health is experienced within this group and evaluated an internet-delivered stress-management program that may contribute to improved quality of life.
His thesis explores how personal experiences shape healthcare decisions and how inequality persists across generations through family resources and background.
The Swedish icebreaker Oden became the first vessel ever to reach and collect scientific data in the remote Victoria Fjord of North Greenland during the GEOEO North of Greenland 2024 Expedition. Now, researchers have published the first scientific findings from the expedition – revealing how previously unmapped seafloor features may explain in part why the ice tongue of C.H. Ostenfeld Gletsjer disappeared while neighbouring glaciers retained theirs.
With ESA's adoption, ARRAKIHS now enters its final design phase ahead of a 2030 launch. Stockholm University, a core partner in the mission and headed by OKC Associate Professor Azadeh Fattahi, will contribute to the cosmological simulations that turn ARRAKIHS's observations into insights about how galaxies form and what dark matter is made of.
Today, the Department of Criminology welcomes this year’s recipients of the Stockholm Prize in Criminology, Professors Charis E. Kubrin and Mark W. Lipsey.
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The research foundation Mistra is funding the research programme Mistra Back2Future, which will lay the foundation for a National Centre for Restoration. "I am very happy that we will have the opportunity to carry out Back2Future and contribute to improving the conditions for successful coastal restoration," says Linda Kumblad, Stockholm University Baltic Sea Centre, who will become programme director for the broad collaboration between researchers from three universities, and several authorities and organisations.
Six Swedish universities are joining forces to establish the Swedish Center for Quantum Technology, a national hub for research, innovation, education, and capacity building in quantum technology. The initiative aims to strengthen Sweden’s international competitiveness and serve as a driving force for the development and application of quantum technologies.
Stockholm University's marine research station, the Askö Laboratory, has been awarded the Trosa Municipality Environmental Prize for 2026—in recognition of its work, which has enabled decades of research and education on the marine environment.
His thesis explores how institutions shape political participation, the allocation of resources, and who ultimately benefits from public policy.
On 9 June 2026, Jens Oehlen defended his doctoral dissertation in Economics at Stockholm University. This autumn, he will begin a postdoctoral position at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, before moving on to a lectureship at the University of York in 2027.
His thesis explores how firms adjust their production and energy use over time, and what this implies for the cost and effectiveness of climate and industrial policy.
A new study has uncovered how antidepressants affect different groups of serotonin-producing brain cells in opposite ways, offering new insights into why selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) can cause unpleasant side effects at the start of treatment but lead to symptom relief over time.
Her thesis explores how everyday workplace interactions and organizational choices shape productivity and worker outcomes in the modern economy.
This autumn, we are changing our learning platform from Athena to Canvas. All courses starting from the autumn semester will be delivered in Canvas, and as a student you will be able to log in to Canvas using your university account from August.
"I moved from Kazakhstan to Sweden to pursue my PhD and am now a postdoctoral researcher in the Structural Dynamics of Aqueous Solutions (SDAQS) group. I completed and defended my PhD thesis at Fysikum while caring for my infant daughter", says Aigerim Karina. Her research focuses on amorphous ice and protein diffusion in cryogenic solutions. Amorphous ice is often described as a solid form of water that retains the disordered structure of a liquid. Unlike ordinary ice, it lacks a crystalline arrangement. This is desirable for storing proteins and other biological materials because crystalline ice can damage delicate structures during freezing.
In his doctoral dissertation in economics, Jens Oehlen combines historical data and modern quantitative methods to examine how information, institutions, and access to knowledge have shaped scientific progress and society over time.
Jenny Fred is a former primary school teacher with a special focus on mathematics. She has contributed to several research projects on algebraic reasoning and been active in the RelMaS Graduate School. In June, she defended her PhD thesis, introducing the concept of “Algebraic Wicked Problems."
Last fall, Charis E. Kubrin and Mark W. Lipsey were awarded the 2026 Stockholm Prize in Criminology for research that challenges two persistent myths about crime. They are now coming to Stockholm for the award ceremony: On June 9, they will receive the prize from H.M. Queen Silvia at Stockholm City Hall.
Arthur Loureiro, researcher at the Oskar Klein Centre, Department of Physics, Stockholm University, is developing a multi-agent system that takes on some of the more repetitive work of cosmological data analysis. The project grew out of discussions in the EDUCATE AI Agents working group and is being built with the data from the LSST and Euclid surveys in mind.
His thesis explores how everyday consumption patterns shape economic policy and its effects across society.
On June 4, 2026, Nils Landén Mammos defended his doctoral dissertation in Economics at Stockholm University. This summer, he will begin a position as a Senior Economist at the Financial Stability Department of the Swedish central bank, Sveriges Riksbank.
