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3 Jun 2026
Lund sociology student wins award for thesis on family and fertility
RuoXuan Xu has been awarded first prize in the Swedish Demographic Association’s 2026 thesis competition for a study on declining fertility intentions among Generation Z women in C...
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8 May 2026
Ukrainian psychologists and university teachers visit Lund University
On Monday, the Departments of Sociology and Psychology in Lund welcomed eight psychologists and university teachers from Ukraine. The visit centred on issues of mental recovery aft...
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14 Apr 2026
Sociological research part of a national initiative to combat crime
The Department of Sociology is contributing to a strategic research area on crime prevention. The initiative strengthens research on children’s vulnerability, drug markets, and new...
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10 Apr 2026
Beyond common misconceptions: new research sheds light on the Darknet
The Darknet is often described as criminal, lawless and in need of external control. New research by sociologist Tove Westberg, however, shows that cryptoforums on the Darknet func...
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6 Mar 2026
Research deepens understanding of morality and norms surrounding paid sex
A new doctoral thesis in social anthropology sheds light on how Swedish men who pay for sex try to understand and justify their actions in a society where both legislation and publ...
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18 Dec 2025
Research becomes animated film: theory and method in moving images
How can research results be communicated beyond academic texts? Gender researchers Elin Lundell and Mia Liinason have chosen a new approach: translating their research into an anim...
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1 Dec 2025
New doctoral thesis: How scientists teach computers to see
Artificial intelligence powers everything from facial recognition to self-driving cars, but what does it really take to teach a computer to “see”? Isak Engdahl, who recently defend...
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14 Nov 2025
Meet the new Head of Department
The Department of Sociology, which includes the divisions of Gender Studies, Social Anthropology and Sociology, has elected a new head. Sandra Jönsson will assume the role on 15 No...
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17 Oct 2025
Stress apps can make you more anxious – research shows how to deal with it
Sociologist Mikael Klintman warns that some apps meant to reduce anxiety might actually increase it. In The Conversation, he explains how constant alerts and dramatic messages can ...
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29 Sep 2025
Exploring the cannabis community in Argentina: Lucia Amaranta Thompson defends doctoral thesis
How can a plant shape knowledge, community, and activism? New doctoral thesis sheds light on cannabis activism and human–plant relations in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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26 Sep 2025
TikTok, algorithms and feedback loops: New thesis by David Bazan Royuela explores digital interactions
On Friday 26 September, David Bazan Royuela successfully defended his doctoral thesis in sociology at the Eden Auditorium. The research offers new insights into how we interact wit...
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19 Sep 2025
Teenagers at work: Anna Kallos defends doctoral thesis on young people's working conditions
What does working life look like for Swedish teenagers? A new doctoral thesis in sociology offers a unique insight into upper secondary school students’ experiences of working in l...
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11 Sep 2025
VIRTUTRIALS launch seminar brings together key legal stakeholders
On Thursday, 4 September, the VIRTUTRIALS research team hosted their start-up seminar, welcoming 25 representatives from across Sweden’s legal landscape – including the Swedish Cou...
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4 Sep 2025
Crisis, hope and turning points – international researchers gathered in Lund
When researchers from three continents gathered at Lund University's Department of Sociology for the conference Crisis, Hope, and Critical Turning Points, the spotlight was on soci...
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3 Sep 2025
Can flawed predictions still guide us in times of uncertainty?
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, decision-makers around the world turned to predictive models and scenarios to navigate the unknown. But how did these projections shape—and sometime...
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23 Jun 2025
Alexander Saaranen’s thesis uncovers what makes us trust
Why do some people believe that most others can be trusted, while others don’t? And how does trust change over time? In his recently defended doctoral thesis, Alexander Saaranen st...
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22 Apr 2025
Admitted to one of our international master's programmes starting in the autumn?
Congratulations all admitted students and welcome to the Department of Sociology!
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20 Mar 2025
Time to apply for courses and programmes starting in the autumn!
The diversity of our research is reflected in our programmes and provides our students with an inspiring environment in which to develop.
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4 Mar 2025
Aube Tollu is a doctor in sociology after successful defence
Aube Tollu is now a doctor in sociology. The thesis offers a fresh perspective on studying armed group members.
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20 Feb 2025
Freja Morris’ thesis highlights the documentation burden in Swedish schools
On Friday 14 February Freja Morris successfully defended her thesis “Tenacious Documents: Exploring the Allure of Documentation in Swedish Compulsory Schools” and is now a doctor i...