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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.
27 professors write in GP that children's digital reality is unfortunately not being taken seriously.
Angelos Kostis wins the USBE Research Institute Scientific Award 2025.
Two conferences in Umeå this autumn on future food, health, and the role of schools in food education.
Two students from Umeå University were selected to join a course on the One Ocean Expedition.
Researchers explore how villages boost social inclusion with meeting places and local drive.
The Arctic Six has appointed 14 new Fellows who will carry out their projects relevant to the Arctic.
Arctic Six Chair Niklas Eklund will address security issues and lead the work for Arctic Security forward.
Anna Baranowska-Rataj is a new Professor in Population Studies specialising in register-based research.
Alumnus Asim Mehmood from Pakistan hopes to make a long-lasting impact in his community and beyond.