Department of Environmental Science
Interdisciplinary research with impact. Problem-oriented education of high quality.
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…
Christina Rudén to participate in high-level discussions on chemicals strategy at European Commission
Professor Christina Rudén from the Department of Environmental Science has been elected member of the European Commission’s high-level expert group whose mission is to help implement the new EU’s chemicals strategy for Sustainability published on…
New study calls for greater attention to environmental contaminants in marine monitoring programmes
A new scientific study by researchers at the Department of Environmental Science and colleagues from Stockholm University shows that environmental contaminants have a greater impact on the Baltic Sea’s bottom community than previously thought. The researchers call for more…
Stockholm University in top 30 in environmental science in the world
The 2021 edition of the QS World University Rankings by subject ranks Stockholm University 23rd in the world in environmental science. Across all subjects included in the analysis, Stockholm University is among the top 50 in…
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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