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2026-06-11
Historic expedition reveals hidden seafloor influence on Greenland glacier
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.
2026-06-11
Stockholm researchers help launch space telescope hunting the hidden halos of galaxies
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.
Oskar Klein Centre
2026-06-11
The laureates hold seminar at the Department of Criminology
Today, the Department of Criminology welcomes this year’s recipients of the Stockholm Prize in Criminology, Professors Charis E. Kubrin and Mark W. Lipsey.
Department of Criminology
2026-06-11
Mistra funds broad research collaboration on coastal restoration
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.
Stockholm University Baltic Sea Centre
2026-06-11
New centre to strengthen Sweden in the quantum race
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.
2026-06-10
Rewarded long-term environmental efforts at the Askö Laboratory
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.
Stockholm University Baltic Sea Centre
2026-06-10
Successful thesis defense for Mattias Folkestad
His thesis explores how institutions shape political participation, the allocation of resources, and who ultimately benefits from public policy.
Institute for International Economic Studies
2026-06-09
Jens Oehlen earns PhD in Economics
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.
Department of Economics
2026-06-09
Thore Petersen successfully defends his thesis
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.
Institute for International Economic Studies
2026-06-09
New map reveals how antidepressants reshape the brain's serotonin system
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.
Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics
2026-06-08
Successful thesis defense for Jinci Liu
Her thesis explores how everyday workplace interactions and organizational choices shape productivity and worker outcomes in the modern economy.
Institute for International Economic Studies
2026-06-08
Canvas is coming this autumn!
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.