Allhuset–Lantis to be renovated 2026–2027
On 1 March, Allhuset–Lantis will close for renovation and refurbishment. Akademibokhandeln, the staff gym and the goods reception will remain open as usual.
News
Why Sweden’s young people are so good at English
In an article in The Conversation, Una Cunningham and BethAnne Paulsrud write about why young people in Sweden are so proficient in English.
Department of Teaching and Learning
“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
Dr. Jonathan Feldman Presents TEDx Brussels Talk on Climate Activism 3.0
The talk addresses how climate communication and policy can move beyond despair and fragmentation toward more effective forms of collective action.
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Lisa Dellmuth leads new ERC project investigating growing support for protectionism
Following a period of globalisation, protectionist measures have become increasingly common over the past decade. This ERC-funded project examines the factors behind the increased support for this new wave of protectionism.
Department of Economic History and International Relations
10th anniversary of Stockholm International Conference of Research on Vocational Education and Training
In 2026, the conference proudly celebrates its 10th edition, marking a decade of bringing together international researchers in the field of vocational education and training.
Department of Education
Nominate for The Award for Good Teaching 2026 – highlight an inspiring teacher
Is there a teacher who has made a real difference in your studies? Someone who engages, inspires and supports your learning? You can now nominate a teacher for the pedagogical Award for Good Teaching.
IceCube upgraded with Swedish technology
Deep in the glacier ice at the South Pole lies IceCube, one of the world's most advanced observatories for studying neutrinos that reach us from outer space. Now, a comprehensive upgrade has taken place in which Swedish scientists have played a significant role. The upgrade is expected to lead to new discoveries in neutrino astronomy and particle physics.
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
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.
Forgotten romance novels shaped the image of the modern marriage
What should a happy marriage look like? Who carries responsibility for intimacy and shared life? And why do certain conflicts in contemporary relationships feel strangely familiar? In her research, historian Emma Flärd examines how marriage and intimacy are portrayed in Swedish marriage novels from the 1930s to the 1950s. Through these novels, it is possible to trace how ideals of love changed and how much still persists today.
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