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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

Graduation Ceremony 2025
Umeå University celebrates its 2025 international master’s graduates

Nearly 300 graduates from 38 degree programmes were honoured on 27 May in an inspiring ceremony.

Mingelbilder Dieter och Katrines avtackning

There was a farewell ceremony Katrine Riklund andDieter Müller after nine years.

Tora Holmberg ny rektor vid Umeå universitet

Umeå University publishes the otherwise internal blog by Vice-Chancellor Tora Holmberg in full here.

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

MSCA PF writing workshop for future fellows
Thu
12
Jun
MSCA PF writing workshop for future fellows
Time 12 June at 09:00 until 13 June at 15:00 12 June at 09:00 until 13 June at 15:00
Place Umeå University (Zoom for applicants residing outside Sweden)

Workshop. Planning to apply for a MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship with Umeå University as your host institution? Join this focused two-day writing workshop.

September

Symposium: Present and Future of Plant-Based Fermented Foods
Mon
8
Sep
Symposium: Present and Future of Plant-Based Fermented Foods
Time 08:30 - 16:45 8 September 08:30 - 16:45
Place Rotundan, Universitetstorget 4, Umeå

Symposium. Symposium on plant-based fermented foods at Umeå University. Researchers and experts gather to discuss the latest advancements and network.

Breakfast - a food and meal summit
Fri
26
Sep
Breakfast - a food and meal summit
Time 08:00 - 09:00 26 September 08:00 - 09:00
Place Teacher Education Building, Floor 3

Seminar. Welcome to Breakfast – a seminar where discussions about food, meals and opportunities for collaboration are at the centre.

Arctic Forum: Food
Mon
29
Sep
Arctic Forum: Food
Time 29 September at 11:00 until 30 September at 16:00 29 September at 11:00 until 30 September at 16:00
Place Lycksele

Other. At Arctic Forum: Food, we meet to explore new ways towards resilient societies in the North by preparing and sharing meals with one another.

Bert Jonsson
Tue
30
Sep
Bert Jonsson
Time 15:15 - 16:00 30 September 15:15 - 16:00
Place HUM.H.119

Seminar. The Umeå Cognitive Science Seminar invites you to a seminar with Bert Jonsson, Umeå University.