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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.

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Ulf Hedestig och Mikael Söderström, Informatik vid Umeå universitet
AI and Digitalization in focus at Digital Impact North Summit 2024

Lectures, workshops and networking were on the schedule when Digital Impact North Summit 2024 was arranged.

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Arctic Centre hosts collaborative event for the Arctic Five

Arctic Centre hosted a meet-up for all members of the Arctic Five at Umeå University.

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Future diet – plant-based fermented foods on the plate

Researchers at Umeå University have conducted the first study focusing on plant-based fermentation.

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.