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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.

Latest news

Strong interest in Northern Star Fellows: "A real success"

More than 2,000 applications have been submitted for the assistant professor positions.

En kvinna i en grön tröja som står framför en byggnad.
Examining the value of women's work in the history of health insurance

Liselotte Eriksson has been awarded SEK 5.6 million by the Swedish Research Council for her research.

Äldre man i vardagsrum tittar ut genom fönster
Recreating heatwaves in the lab to help older people stay well at home

Experiments in climate chamber are set to show how older people react to heat and how homes can be adapted.

En kvinna med glasögon och en svart tröja.
Different ways of using English are linked to different results on the Scholastic Aptitude Test

Reading, film, music and social interaction are related to test results in different ways.

Person som gräver upp potatisar ur jorden.
Umeå leads SEK 50 million initiative on the future of food in the north

How can northern Sweden produce more food in a changing climate? NorthFood studies food from farm to fork.

Jon Abrahamsson Ring
Global Business in Focus as Former IKEA CEO Visits Umeå

Alumnus Jon Abrahamsson Ring shared insights from his international career.

Features and profiles

Nils’s Academic Journey – An Inspiring Story

Nils Eriksson’s 37-year journey through academia is a story of collaboration, learning, and continuous growth.

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.

Image of Asim Mehmood in the Umep Cricket Club
"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

Register for the EC2U Summer School: Democracy in Danger
Today
11
Nov
Register for the EC2U Summer School: Democracy in Danger
Time 11 November at 00:00 until 18 December at 23:59 11 November at 00:00 until 18 December at 23:59
Place Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU), Austria

Course. Explore current challenges defending liberal democracy at JKU Linz during 16-18 March. Register by 18 December.

Economic Seminar - Markus Nabernegg (University of Giessen)
Today
11
Nov
Economic Seminar - Markus Nabernegg (University of Giessen)
Time Today 13:15 - 14:15 Today 13:15 - 14:15
Place SAM.A.317

Seminar. Tracing the Joint Distribution of Carbon Responsibility and Adjustment Capacity: Administrative Evidence from Ecuador

Inclusive Centres of Culture
Thu
12
Nov
Inclusive Centres of Culture
Time 08:45 - 15:00 12 November 08:45 - 15:00
Place Bildmusset Umeå

Symposium. SYMPOSIUM AT BILDMUSEET IN UMEÅ

Workshop: Mindful Communication in Transcultural Contexts
Thu
12
Nov
Workshop: Mindful Communication in Transcultural Contexts
Time 09:00 - 13:00 12 November 09:00 - 13:00
Place Online - Zoom

Workshop. Learn how a compassionate approach can strengthen teaching and intercultural collaboration. Registration closes on 6 November.

FEK seminar series - Maria Bengtsson
Thu
12
Nov
FEK seminar series - Maria Bengtsson
Time 13:30 - 14:30 12 November 13:30 - 14:30
Place Green Room

Seminar. Navigating a Paradoxical Mess: How Organizing Enables Collective Action Amid Systemic Paradoxical Complexity