Course Completion: Bachelor Dissertations at NILAS
On 2 June, Bachelor students in Latin American Studies successfully presented and defended their Bachelor’s dissertations.
Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies
News
XIII NOLAN Conference 2026 Gathered Global Scholars at Stockholm University
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.
Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies
How can workers influence the control of their work?
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.
Stockholm Business School
Newly published: Sleeping worse than usual slows the brain down – regardless of age
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.
Department of Psychology
Hi Hossam! What are you up to in Germany?
DSV student Hossam Shahin is currently on an Erasmus+ traineeship in Germany. We caught up with him to hear about the experience.
Department of Computer and Systems Sciences
Less activity – but better balance? New study on life after retirement
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.
REWHARD − Research InfrastructureMidsummer 2026
The Edvard Anderson Conservatory and the Victoria House will be closed during Midsummer.
Bergius Botanic Garden
Successful thesis defense for Juan Llavador Peralt
His thesis explores how the behavior of firms—especially large ones—shapes economic growth and the persistence of inflation.
Institute for International Economic Studies
New doctoral thesis in Scandinavian Languages 2026: Word order in argument structure constructions: Ta med sig väskan or ta väskan med sig in Swedish
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.
Department of Swedish Language and Multilingualism
Investigating methane – a gas that could decide our future climate
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.
New research on working with ADHD
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.
Department of Psychology
Jonatan Riberth successfully defends his thesis
His thesis explores how personal experiences shape healthcare decisions and how inequality persists across generations through family resources and background.
Institute for International Economic Studies