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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

En man med långt hår och glasögon som ler.
Umeå University establishes a scientific prize and scholarships in memory of Dieter K. Müller

Scientific prize and scholarships established in memory of Professor Dieter K. Müller.

A view of a city at night with a full moon.
Call open for proposals to MIRAI R&I Week 2026

Great chance to shape the programme, spark dialogue, and build Sweden-Japan ties. Apply by 15 July.

Tre personer som står bredvid varandra på ett däck efter prisutdelningen.
Awarded for research on ageing and alcohol

The junior award from Systembolaget is awarded to Wossenseged Birhane Jemberie for new knowledge of alcohol.

En grupp människor som står på en scen.
Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics Graduation Ceremony 2026

On 4 June, USBE held its 20th annual graduation ceremony in Aula Nordica.

Två kostymklädda män ler mot kameran.
Siemens Financial Services Best Student Thesis Award 2026

Two alumni from Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics have been announced as this year’s winners.

En stor gul byggnad med bilar parkerade framför.
After the war, Mostar is shaped by struggles over memory and the future

Rebuilding the city has involved far more than repairing houses and streets.

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

August

Seminar: Taru Lehtokunnas
Wed
26
Aug
Seminar: Taru Lehtokunnas
Time 13:15 - 15:00 26 August 13:15 - 15:00
Place Strukturen, NBET

Seminar. The circular economy of animal waste: How can we understand human–animal relations by studying the circulation of dead animal bodies?

Apply to attend the EC2U Entrepreneurial Week in Linz
Mon
31
Aug
Apply to attend the EC2U Entrepreneurial Week in Linz
Time 00:00 - 23:59 31 August 00:00 - 23:59
Place Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria

Other. From 19 to 22 October 2026, EC2U students will gather in Linz, Austria, for the sixth edition of EC2U Entrepreneurial Week. Register now!

September

Le Thi Bao Quynh - Business Administration
Fri
4
Sep
Le Thi Bao Quynh - Business Administration
Time 13:00 - 15:00 4 September 13:00 - 15:00
Place Hörsal UB.A.220 - Lindellhallen 2

Defence of doctoral thesis. Weaving otherwise: Gender, Alternative Practices, and The Remaking of Entrepreneurship

Anniversary Seminar: Stefan Svallfors
Fri
11
Sep
Anniversary Seminar: Stefan Svallfors
Time 10:15 - 12:00 11 September 10:15 - 12:00
Place Strukturen, Norra Beteendevetarhuset

Seminar. The Inner World of Research. On Sustainable Creativity

Breakfast - a food and meal summit
Fri
18
Sep
Breakfast - a food and meal summit
Time 08:00 - 09:00 18 September 08:00 - 09:00
Place Teacher Education Building, Floor 3

Seminar. Welcome to Breakfast – a seminar where discussions about food, meals and opportunities for collaboration are at the centre.