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Within the discipline Geography focus in education and research is on Social and Economic Geography, which means the social science profile of Geography. Social and Economic Geography is also linked to Physical Geography and ecological conditions that affect human activities and society.
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The department has a strong research profile with many distinguished researchers.
Part of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Umeå University.
The Department of Geography has been awarded over 17.8 million SEK in new research funding in 2024.
A new research project will explore the impact and challenges of remote work.
The Arctic Congress 2024 gathered many researchers from Umeå University who presented their research.
On April 27, 2024, Skogsungdomarna organised a forest history excursion in Kulbäcksliden for their members.
A new project will explore the dynamics of workforce integration in Sweden's Arctic tourism sector.