Faculty of Social Sciences

Unit profile

Description

The Faculty of Social Sciences provides research, education and collaboration that is contributing to increase our knowledge and our understanding of the society, social processes and human conditions. The faculty encompasses more than 400 researchers and teachers and over 100 doctoral students. 5 700 full-time students are each year studying at our 38 Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes.

Research

Social sciences research is necessary to solve and to handle some of the great societal challenges - global, regional and local - of our time. The research at the Faculty of Social Sciences contributes among others to knowledge generating social innovations and socially sustainable development.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 1 - No Poverty
  • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 5 - Gender Equality
  • SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 14 - Life Below Water
  • SDG 15 - Life on Land
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

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