Department of Environmental Science
Interdisciplinary research with impact. Problem-oriented education of high quality.
Birgit Wild is one of four researchers at Stockholm University to receive ERC Starting Grant
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded starting grants to 14 Swedish researchers, of which four are based at Stockholm University. Birgit Wild, Assistant Professor at the Department of Environmental Science is one of the…
More than 100 Swedish researchers sign petition for international panel on environmental toxins
Hundreds of researchers signed a petition addressed to the Swedish Minister for Climate and Environment Annika Strandhäll to support the establishment of an international panel on environmental toxins. The International Panel on Chemical Pollution (IPCP)…
Exemptions granted for dumping contaminated sediments in Baltic Sea fail to consider risk to marine environment
Large amounts of often polluted dredged sediments are being dumped in the Baltic Sea – even though it is banned, shows a new study by researchers from Stockholm University (the Department of Environmental Science among…
Harmful Boomerang: PFAS Pollution in Ocean Comes Back to Land
Many of the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that end up in the ocean boomerang back to shore after they are re-emitted into air with the crashing of waves, according to a study by researchers…
External funding to Department researchers “considerable” in 2021
Twelve researchers at the Department of Environmental Science have secured in excess of 40 million SEK (€3,9 million) in the latest Swedish Research Council (VR) and the Swedish Research Council for Sustainable Development (Formas) funding…
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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
The first admission round is open. Application deadline 17 January 2022. 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
