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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.
Researchers from Sweden and Japan will work in interdisciplinary teams focusing on global challenges.
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Umeå university has received five new Arctic Five Chairs 2024-2026.
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.