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Within the discipline Geography focus in education and research is on Social and Economic Geography, which means the social science profile of Geography. Social and Economic Geography is also linked to Physical Geography and ecological conditions that affect human activities and society.
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The department has a strong research profile with many distinguished researchers.
Part of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Umeå University.
Dorothee Bohn is awarded Umeå Municipality’s Scientific Prize 2026.
New research explores why many Swedes seek life between cities and the countryside.
The Faculty of Social Sciences honours two influential figures.
The Department of Geography prioritises AI Literacy for all students.
Six researchers receive SEK 38 million in Wallenberg grants for forestry-related research.