Information about the coronavirus
Information about the coronavirus for students, faculty and staff
Information for students, faculty and staff regarding COVID-19. (Updated: 3 december 2020)
Information for students, faculty and staff regarding COVID-19. (Updated: 3 december 2020)
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.
Information about the coronavirus for students, faculty and staff
New thesis studies how energy efficiency and environmental regulation affect the Swedish industrial sector.
A new thesis analyzes the effects of incentives aiming to create a more circular economy.
The project HYDE was recently granted 5,8 million SEK from the Swedish Research Council.
Born and raised in Guatemala. After studies and work in China, USA, Switzerland and Dubai, he then chose Umeå.
The gastronomy programme is collaborating with a waste company to change behaviours and reduce food wastage.