Stockholm University ranks 147 in the QS ranking
Stockholm University is ranked on place 147 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, which was presented on June 19.
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Exciting International Symposium on Epistemic (in)justice in Education
On 16–17 June, the Department of Teaching and learning hosted an international symposium marked by strong participation and engagement.
Department of Teaching and Learning
New synthesis methods for pharmaceuticals and electronics
When boron binds to organic molecules they can acquire new, unique properties. Four research teams are combining their expertise to improve synthesis of a particularly interesting type of these molecules, which are vital building blocks for pharmaceuticals and advanced electronics.
Fairtrans granted 40 million to research on climate transformations
The Stockholm Resilience Centre hosted research programme Fairtrans has been granted SEK 40 million for a second phase, co-financed by Mistra and Formas. Building on achievements such as training union leaders, launching Sweden’s first national citizens’ assembly on climate, and investigating public acceptance of climate policy, Fairtrans will now expand its efforts at the European level.
SUCCeSS’ half day program at SCS2025
SUCCeSS hosted a half-day program on Sustainable Chemistry at the 3rd National Chemistry Meeting (SCS2025) June 17. The program consists of one plenary session and two parallel sessions focusing on SUCCeSS’ research focus areas. Program
Stockholm University Center for Circular and Sustainable Systems − SuCCESS
Cutting VAT, Cutting Prices: How a temporary tax policy brought real relief to Portuguese shoppers
What happens when the government slashes taxes on basic food items? Do prices actually fall or do retailers pocket the difference? In 2023, Portugal put that question to the test. In an effort to ease the sting of food inflation, the Portuguese government temporarily cut the value-added tax (VAT) on 46 essential food items (from bread and pasta to vegetables and milk) from 6% to 0%. The policy began in April and ran until early January 2024.
Institute for International Economic Studies
Rigorous chemical safety critical for safer, more sustainable chemical products
“The Future of Chemical Safety” brought together scientists, regulators and policy makers to discuss the tools and approaches that need to be developed for a future where chemical safety is a driver of sustainable innovation.
Stockholm University Center for Circular and Sustainable Systems − SuCCESS
Lukas Rødland's doctoral thesis in condensed matter physics
Fysikum congratulates our PhD student Lukas Rødland, who successfully defended his thesis: “Topology and non-Hermiticity” on June 13, 2025.
Department of Physics
Nonviolent movements not only win — they win faster
Nonviolent resistance movements are not only more likely to succeed than their violent counterparts — they also tend to achieve success more quickly. This is shown in a new study led by Ilker Kalin at Stockholm University, published in collaboration with international colleagues in Peace and Change.
The JMK Library moves to Stockholm University Library
As the Department of Media Studies (IMS) relocates from Garnisonen to Albano, its library will also move to the University Library at the Frescati campus.
Stockholm University Library
The power behind big data: high-performance computing in environmental toxicogenomics
What happens when cutting-edge biology meets powerful computing? At the Department of Environmental Science, researchers are harnessing the power of high-performance computing (HPC) to investigate how pollution leaves its mark—not only on individuals, but on future generations.
Department of Environmental Science
VAT cut on food fully reached consumers
A study by João Quelhas and Tiago Bernardino, PhD students in economics at Stockholm University, provides empirical evidence on the effects of a temporary VAT reduction on food prices in Portugal.
Department of Economics