Department of Environmental Science
Interdisciplinary research with impact. Problem-oriented education of high quality.
Insights to Science: a new podcast series produced and hosted by PhD student at the department
Without wastewater treatment, diseases and infections would ravage our modern world. At the same time, wastewater treatment is something we often take for granted. What actually happens down the pipelines when the water we flush…
New method allows scientists to study aerosol particles inside clouds
The air around us is filled with tiny, invisible particles called aerosols. These particles affect the radiative balance of our planet in a number of ways, both directly, by scattering and absorbing light, and indirectly,…
Researcher receives large EU grant to lead work on Zero Pollution from Persistent Mobile Substances
Persistent mobile (PM) substances are being recognized as serious threats to the safety of water resources. In many cases, drinking water supplies have to be purified using expensive technologies because of contamination by PM substances.…
Is global plastic pollution nearing an irreversible tipping point?
Current rates of plastic emissions globally may trigger effects that we will not be able to reverse, argues a new study by researchers from Sweden, Norway and Germany published on July 2nd in Science. According…
Stockholm University researchers involved in new Horizon 2020 project to map role of polar sea ice and snow in global climate system
Researchers at the Department of Environmental Science and Department of Meteorology (MISU) at Stockholm University together with international colleagues have recently launched the new Horizon 2020 project CRiceS (Climate relevant interactions and feedbacks: the key…
In the media
Minskande övergödning i Östersjön
- Swedish Radio
New study says haze may be contributing to warming in South Asia
- India Science Wire
Education of high quality
We offer a range of courses in environmental science. Our courses provide training that is tailored to your career aspirations, and offer pathways that can help you reach your potential.
Study counsellors
Environmental Science, Miljö- och hälsoskyd
studeranu@aces.su.se
How to apply and register
For courses and programmes where there might be available places, late application will open on 16 July 2021. Read more about application dates and registration.
Kandidatprogram
Vi erbjuder ett naturvetenskapligt kandidatprogram i miljövetenskap, 180 hp. Programmet har tre inriktningar: biologi, geovetenskap eller kemi.
Master's programme
We offer master’s programmes, 120 credits, in environmental science and within environment and health protection (Miljö- och hälsoskydd).
External Relations
Our ambition is to contribute to a sustainable society. For that, we provide support and expert advice to government agencies, private companies, non-governmental organizations, schools and other groups on a variety of issues.
Information & contact
Professor Ian Cousins
+46 (0)8 16 4012
externalrelations@aces.su.se
Expert advice
Our researchers offer expert advice to media, government agencies, industry, schools and non-governmental organisations.
Commissioned research
We help government agencies and the private sector with laboratory and field investigations, data reviews and knowledge syntheses.
Strategic collaborations
On occasion and on a case-by-case basis, we engage in long-term strategic collaborations with external partners that share our commitment to sustainability.
Interdisciplinary research with impact
Cutting edge research on global issues: chemical contaminants, atmospheric aerosols, biogeochemical cycles of carbon and nutrients, and analytical chemistry
Publications
Take a deeper dive into our research results through our publications.
Facilities
We host a wide range of research facilities including advanced instrumentation, field stations, models and more.
Research topics
Department of Environmental Science
Stockholm university
Geovetenskapens hus,
Svante Arrhenius väg 8, Stockholm
Arrheniuslaboratoriet,
Svante Arrhenius väg 16, Stockholm
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