Accelerator presents Olof Marsja and Linnéa Sjöberg in spring of 2026
On Friday 13th of March, there will be a preview of the new exhibitions exclusively for university staff and students.
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Gabriel Zucman and Daniel Waldenström visit Stockholm University
How has economic inequality evolved in the world’s wealthy countries – and what does it mean for Sweden? On 31 March, Gabriel Zucman and Daniel Waldenström will meet in Aula Magna at Stockholm University for an open conversation on trends, causes, and possible ways forward.
Department of Economics
Structures rather than individual ambitions influence women’s leadership motivation
Clara Plückelmann’s research shifts the focus from individual shortcomings to the structural and cultural factors that influence who is seen – and sees themselves – as having leadership potential.
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Sweden–Taiwan Collaboration
Professor Su Huey-Jen Visits the Department of Geological Sciences to Strengthen Sweden–Taiwan Collaboration
Department of Geological Sciences
Shipwrecks revealing the past: “It’s like being a fly on the wall”
An undisturbed seventeenth-century shipwreck is a time capsule, offering a chance to encounter people of the past mid-step. For maritime archaeologist Niklas Eriksson, the underwater world is an archaeological treasure trove, rich in stories of everyday life from centuries ago.
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
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
Canvas replaces Athena as the new learning platform in Autumn 2026
From the autumn term of 2026, Stockholm University will begin using Canvas as our new learning platform for all courses and course administration.
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
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