Eight subjects ranked in the top 200 in the world
In Times Higher Education’s ranking by subject for 2025, eight subjects at Stockholm University are ranked in the top 200 in the world.
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Observed shifts in the floral traits of cowslips
The results of cowslip observations carried out with the help of citizen scientists from 32 countries in over 5,200 locations shed light on the well-being of insect-pollinated plants under changing climate and land use conditions. The study was made possible thanks to the contribution of European science enthusiasts. It revealed some surprising results recently published in the Journal of Ecology, one of the longest-standing top-level journals in this field.
Compilation of depth data increases knowledge of the Arctic seabed
The seabed of the Arctic Ocean is still largely unknown. But over the past four years, a seabed area three times the size of Sweden has been mapped. A significant part of the work has been carried out by Swedish researchers on the icebreaker Oden.
New video about the Nordic Optical Telescope
In October 2024 Cameron Lemon and Nikki Arendse travelled to the Nordic Optical Telescope to search for lensed quasars. In this video we get to follow their journey.
Oskar Klein Centre
Nordita and Google Uncover How Gravity Influences Qubits
A collaboration between Nordita, The Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics, hosted by Stockholm University and KTH and Google Quantum AI explores how gravitational fields influence quantum computing hardware, laying the foundation for advances in quantum sensing.
Hans Adolfsson takes up office as President of Stockholm University
Today, February 3, Professor Hans Adolfsson begins his appointment as President of Stockholm University.
Record-breaking number of master's programme applicants
More than 21,000 people have applied for international master's programmes at Stockholms University.
Marc Friedländer Receives ERC Proof of Concept Grant
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded Marc Friedländer, researcher at the Department of Molecular Biosciences, a grant of €150,000 to develop his research findings into commercial applications.
Increased interest in international master's programmes
More than 21,000 people have applied for international master's programmes at Stockholms university.
Astrid Söderbergh Widding new Executive Director of research foundations
Astrid Söderbergh Widding will take up her position as Executive Director of Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation (MMW) and Marcus and Amalia Wallenberg Foundation (MAW) on 1 July 1 2025. Together MMW and MAW are one of the largest private funders of research in the areas of social sciences and humanities and they annually distribute approximately SEK 500 million.
Stockholm University recruits a new Vice President
Stockholm University is currently seeking a new Vice President, and an advertisement for the position has been published. Students and employees can also nominate candidates for the position no later than 7 February.
Nominate a candidate for new Vice President
Until February 7, students and employees can nominate candidates.