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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

Kanadas ambassadör besöker Umeå universitet 12 mars 2026
Canada’s Ambassador visited Umeå University – Stronger research ties and increased collaboration are becoming increasingly important

Research, Indigenous perspectives and geopolitics in focus during the Ambassador’s visit to Umeå.

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How stroke outcomes can be predicted

Small differences between machine learning and statistical methods in predicting risks after stroke.

Arctic Security Forum opens pathways to northern collaboration

Leading actors meet in Oulu to strengthen cooperation on Arctic security challenges

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SwedPop launches new version – expanding the database with more regions, time periods, and variables

SwedPop,a national research infrastructure for historical population data, launches version 4 of its database.

Can Public Procurement Make Food More Local?

When public purchasing becomes a tool for sustainable food system change.

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Send in your question to the EC2U Science Contest 2026

Students, staff and the public can submit questions, answered live by researchers on 20 May in Turku, Finland.

Features and profiles

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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

FEK seminar series - Anna-Carin Nordvall, Elin Nilsson
Thu
26
Mar
FEK seminar series - Anna-Carin Nordvall, Elin Nilsson
Time 13:30 - 14:30 26 March 13:30 - 14:30
Place Green Room

Seminar. Beyond the Blame Game: Fostering Consumer Engagement in Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance

Curiosum Space – Big Bang, the Solar System, and the Movements of Celestial Bodies
Thu
26
Mar
Curiosum Space – Big Bang, the Solar System, and the Movements of Celestial Bodies
Time 17:00 - 20:00 26 March 17:00 - 20:00
Place Curiosum, Östra strandgatan 32, Arts campus

Other. Don’t miss Patrik Norqvist’s popular lecture on the Big Bang! Free admission!

Breakfast - a food and meal summit
Fri
27
Mar
Breakfast - a food and meal summit
Time 08:00 - 09:00 27 March 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.

Building “Restoration Futures”
Fri
27
Mar
Building “Restoration Futures”
Time 13:00 - 14:00 27 March 13:00 - 14:00
Place SAM.A.305 zoom https://umu.zoom.us/j/6653508533

Seminar. A seminar with Harry W Fische from SLU about Building “Restoration Futures”: From Ecological Repair to Creative Transformations .

Minisymposium - Data Driven Precision Medicine
Mon
30
Mar
Minisymposium - Data Driven Precision Medicine
Time 13:00 - 16:00 30 March 13:00 - 16:00
Place Carl Kempe Sallen /Stora Hörsalen

Symposium. Candidates for the DDLS Fellow position in Precision Medicine will present their research and share 1-2 slides outlining their future research plans.