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Faculty of Social Sciences

Knowledge of social science is a necessary prerequisite for being able to cope with and solve some of today's most pressing global issues, such as the environment, health, poverty, growth and democracy. The research and education done at the faculty focuses in various ways on society and social issues.

Our researchers are of high international standing, having reached prominence in a number of fields such as welfare research, applied IT, gender issues, sustainable development and developmental psychology. Our educational programmes and courses have a solid scientific basis. We put a lot of effort into designing our study programmes so they provide a theoretical foundation and also help students to put that knowledge to practical use within the chosen vocational field.

News

BFA students looking at fabrics samples in the BFA Studio at UID.
Umeå's creative heart beats extra fast

It's time for graduation exhibitions and events for all those interested in design, art and architecture.

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Umeå University ready for European collaboration

On 1 May, it was announced that Umeå University will become a member of the European alliance EC2U.

Gruppbild vid vårpromotionen 2024
Vice-Chancellor Tora Holmberg is installed at the Spring Graduation

Ceremonies and installation of the new Vice-chancellor. It's time for Spring Graduation.

Porträtt på Niklas Eklund
Arctic Six project strives for a more secure future for the Arctic

Arctic Six Chair Niklas Eklund will address security issues and lead the work for Arctic Security forward.

New professor in population studies at Umeå University

Anna Baranowska-Rataj is a new Professor in Population Studies specialising in register-based research.

"My time at Umeå University helped me achieve my career goals"

Alumnus Asim Mehmood from Pakistan hopes to make a long-lasting impact in his community and beyond.

Events

New Types of Calls – and Half a Billion in the Pot Every Year
Today
15
May
New Types of Calls – and Half a Billion in the Pot Every Year
Time Today 12:00 - 13:00 Today 12:00 - 13:00
Place Sirius, Galaxen or Zoom

Seminar. Welcome to a seminar about Sweden's biggest innovation investment. We will guide you through the programme's goals, methods and funding opportunities

Curiosum Seminar: From Star Talks to Narrative Journeys
Today
15
May
Curiosum Seminar: From Star Talks to Narrative Journeys
Time Today 12:00 - 13:00 Today 12:00 - 13:00
Place Curiosum, Östra strandgatan 32, Arts campus

Seminar. Are you curious about space? Try our fun space activities, view the starry sky and experience planetarium shows in Wisdome Umeå. For all ages!

A demographic and socioeconomic portrait of the singleton population
Today
15
May
A demographic and socioeconomic portrait of the singleton population
Time Today 13:00 - 14:00 Today 13:00 - 14:00
Place Fatmomakke NBET floor 4 / Zoom

Seminar. Welcome to a CEDAR seminar with Glenn Sandström, Anders Brändström och Johan Junkka.

FEK seminar series - Tobias Hahn (ESADE, Barcelona)
Today
15
May
FEK seminar series - Tobias Hahn (ESADE, Barcelona)
Time Today 13:30 - 14:30 Today 13:30 - 14:30
Place Green Room

Seminar. The Efficacy of Social Support in Empowering Women Leaders to Navigate Gendered Career Paradoxes

#frAIday: How do social institutions evolve and devolve?
Fri
16
May
#frAIday: How do social institutions evolve and devolve?
Time 12:15 - 13:00 16 May 12:15 - 13:00
Place Galaxen & Zoom

Lecture. A #frAIday talk with Professor Yoshihisa Kashima, visiting Umeå University