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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

Universitetslektor vid Pedagogiska institutionen
Jenny Svender was an invited speaker at a sports conference

The conference was organized by RF-SISU Västra Götaland and the University of Gothenburg on 24 August.

Diego Moreno är doktorand vid School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Otago.
Guest Researcher from New Zealand

Diego Moreno is a PhD student at the School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, New Zealand.

EASM 2026
Knowledge Exchange and New Perspectives at the EASM Conference

Louise Lindkvist, Cecilia Stenling and Josef Fahlén presented their latest research findings.

Äldre man med pälsmössa åker gammaldags skidor på landsbygd
New statistical methods could lead to more reliable research findings

The method helps researchers tailor the amount of data to the effect the study is designed to detect.

4 personer på en scen i ett panelsamtal. Joakim håller i en mikrofon och pratar.
Umeå University recognised internationally for its work on health and well-being

Umeå University recognised internationally for best practices in health and well-being.

En grupp människor som står bredvid varandra.
Research collaboration aims to improve preparedness for future pandemics

Continued support for collaboration on the economics of infectious diseases.

Features and profiles

Man står utomhus med samhällsvetarhuset i bakgrunden. Solen lyser och det är vinter.
Nils’s Academic Journey – An Inspiring Story

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

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.

"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

Arctic Connect - Connecting people, ideas and opportunities in the Arctic 
Today
1
Oct
Arctic Connect - Connecting people, ideas and opportunities in the Arctic 
Time Today 12:00 - 13:00 Today 12:00 - 13:00
Place MIT.C.323, Umeå universitet

Seminar. Informal meeting for Umeå University researchers exploring Arctic perspectives, ideas and new collaborations.

FEK seminar series - Alina Bavykina
Today
1
Oct
FEK seminar series - Alina Bavykina
Time Today 13:30 - 14:30 Today 13:30 - 14:30
Place Green Room

Seminar. When Top-down Meets Bottom-up: Model of Hybrid Community Entrepreneurship for Local Development

Seminar: Alexandra D’Urso, Susan Lindholm & Inka Rantakallio
Fri
2
Oct
Seminar: Alexandra D’Urso, Susan Lindholm & Inka Rantakallio
Time 10:15 - 12:00 2 October 10:15 - 12:00
Place Strukturen 1033, NBET

Seminar. Nordic Noise: Hip-hop, culture and community in Northern Europe

Europe’s emerging EV battery industry -
Fri
2
Oct
Europe’s emerging EV battery industry -
Time 13:00 - 14:00 2 October 13:00 - 14:00
Place SAM.A.305

Seminar. Seminar with Tobias Wuttke about, Europe’s emerging EV battery industry - The interplay between firm strategies and government industrial policies .

EC2U webinar: Additive Manufacturing for a Sustainable Future
Wed
7
Oct
EC2U webinar: Additive Manufacturing for a Sustainable Future
Time 13:00 - 14:00 7 October 13:00 - 14:00
Place Online. Register by 2 October.

Other. Join EC2U’s new webinar series on sustainable materials and methods. Register by 2 October.