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2023-10-16
Open access publishing costs are increasing at Stockholm University
Stockholm University currently spends a larger part on open access publishing than on accessing scientific articles, according to the latest compilation of costs for open publishing by Stockholm University Library. Wilhelm Widmark, Senior Advisor for Open Science at the university, says, "It's positive that costs have been redistributed, but we still pay far too much." As of today, Stockholm University Library pays for both reading scientific journals and publishing openly accessible articles at the university. Since 2016, the library has signed transformative agreements with major scientific publishers via the Bibsam Consortium , combining the cost of reading and publishing. The idea behind the transformative agreements was that they would be of a temporary sort, and publishers would have the opportunity to transition into a fully open publishing system by 2024. However, that hasn't happened. Wilhelm Widmark is Library director and Senior Advisor to the President for Open Science at the university, as well as the vice-chair of the Bibsam Consortium, negotiating agreements with publishers.
2023-10-11
Universities are needed in sustainability work
This year, we are halfway to 2030, when the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) should be achieved. Where do we stand today and what role should universities play? These questions were central to the Stockholm Trio's Sustainability Forum in Aula Magna.
2023-10-09
How can university students' awareness about sustainability be increased?
That was the question in focus when Stockholm Trio and the University of Tokyo met for a two-day workshop held at the Frescati campus on 28-29 September. The participants were a mixture of students, teachers, educational developers, researchers and managers, representing engineering, medical, and teacher education at the four universities. As a preparation for the event, everyone had been assigned two academic papers to read and consider.
2023-10-05
SPSS does not work with macOS Sonoma
Apple has released the new operating system macOS 14 Sonoma and you can upgrade to the new system. However, if you use the statistical software SPSS, you need to wait with the upgrade as SPSS does not work with Sonoma at present.
2023-10-05
I helped select the Nobel laureates in physics – here’s how our committee decides
I am serving my ninth and final year in the Nobel Committee for Physics, which is an absolutely fascinating job – albeit hard. The best bit is hearing the reactions of the shocked laureates when they receive some of the biggest news of their lives over the phone. Article republished fromThe Conversation by professor Mats Larsson.
2023-10-05
Work has started to recruit a new President for Stockholm University
31 January 2025, the tenure of Stockholm University’s current President Astrid Söderbergh Widding expires. The university board has now started the work for proposing a new President. This is how the process works.
2023-10-03
Research in focus when the university filled the City Hall
Education and knowledge were celebrated in the Stockholm City Hall at the end of September when the university celebrated newly graduated doctors and new professors at the annual Inauguration and conferment ceremony. During the evening, jubilee doctors and honorary doctors were conferred, and the Award for Good Teaching and the University’s large gold medal was awarded.
2023-09-29
Biological particles play crucial role in Arctic cloud ice formation
An international team of scientists from Sweden, Norway, Japan, and Switzerland, has presented research findings that reveal a crucial role of biological particles, including pollen, spores, and bacteria, in the formation of ice within Arctic clouds. These findings, published in Nature Communications, have far-reaching implications for climate science and our understanding of the rapidly changing Arctic climate.
2023-09-28
Interactive technology contributes to success of voluntary communities
Digital technology that makes it easy for businesses, individuals and volunteers to reach each other plays an important role in the success of today's voluntary organisations. This is shown by a new thesis in computer and systems science from Stockholm University, where work to reduce food waste is in focus.
2023-09-27
Stockholm University is ranked 185 in THE World University Rankings
Stockholm University is ranked number 185 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024, which lists the best universities in the world.
2023-09-26
He wants to know how evolution works at a genetic level
Love Dalén is professor of evolutionary genomics at the Department of Zoology. He is one of Stockholm University’s new professors who will be installed at a ceremony in the Stockholm City Hall on September 29.
2023-09-25
“Feelings and attitudes towards language can vary in different phases of life”
Heidi Grönstrand is professor of Finnish at the Department of Slavic and Baltic Studies, Finnish, Dutch and German. She is one of Stockholm University’s new professors who will be installed at a ceremony in the Stockholm City Hall on September 29.