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What does a welfare society look like, and what is needed for us to feel well? At the Faculty of Social Sciences, we study what affects people's well-being - from cradle to grave. Our research is for example focused on the relationship between children and the key adults in their lives; from when they first bond with their parents and later with pre-school staff, to when they become teenagers and
https://www.sam.lu.se/en/research/welfare-and-well-being - 2026-01-01
How does digitalisation affect the individual and the world? In the long-term and short-term? And what are the consequences for those who are excluded from digital development? Digitalisation is affecting society at all levels. In a decade, more or less all functions of society have moved online - finance, travel, healthcare, education, work and more. Social media have replaced the town squares of
https://www.sam.lu.se/en/research/digital-society - 2026-01-01
Major problems are related to how we build our societies, how we allocate our resources, how we consume and how we travel. But what does an ecologically and socially sustainable world look like? These are questions that engage many social scientists. It is now well known that our way of life is not environmentally sustainable. We need to create sustainable consumption patterns and a circular econo
https://www.sam.lu.se/en/research/sustainable-societies - 2026-01-01
To understand the world around us, we need to understand what causes social and economic development. What drives and what hinders economic growth, climate change, gender equality and peaceful societies? And what makes some individuals and societies more resilient than others? Research at the Faculty of Social Sciences includes the economic and social development of regions and cities. Why do some
https://www.sam.lu.se/en/research/social-and-economic-change - 2026-01-01
The way work is organised affects both the individual and society at large. Good leadership is not only valuable for the organisation but also from a human perspective. The Faculty of Social Sciences conducts research on the role of managers and employees, the organisation of workplaces, and how leadership and education can lead to improvements. Communication and its importance for organisations a
https://www.sam.lu.se/en/research/work-life-and-organisation - 2026-01-01
The Faculty of Social Sciences offers a creative academic environment with committed students and staff. Our main task is to develop, communicate and manage knowledge about society, people and organisations in an environment that is characterised by openness, tolerance and curiosity. View job vacanciesDoctorates, teaching positions, administrative and technical positions are all announced at the U
https://www.sam.lu.se/en/about-faculty/job-openings - 2026-01-01
The Lund Social Science Methods Centre is committed to the application and development of social science research methods and the exploration of new ways of investigating society and human behaviour. We strive to cultivate and employ the full range of social and behavioural science research methods and we encourage and grow from interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration. Please contact the cent
https://www.sam.lu.se/en/research/lund-social-science-methods-centre - 2026-01-01
Lund Social Sciences Methods Centre The Qualitative Methods Lab serves as a vibrant hub of expertise for exploring and understanding human experiences and social phenomena and unravelling the intricate tapestry of society. The Qualitative Methods Lab is an organic, open and evolving hub for all experts, researchers and lecturers with an interest in qualitative methods. Embodying a spirit of inquir
https://www.sam.lu.se/en/research/lund-social-science-methods-centre/qualitative-methods-lab - 2026-01-01
Lund Social Sciences Methods Centre Experimental methods in the social sciences are invaluable for gaining a deep understanding of human behaviour, cognition, and social interaction. They offer a rigorous way to test hypotheses, establish causal relationships, and build explanatory models that hold significant theoretical and applied importance. The experimental methods pillar brings together rese
https://www.sam.lu.se/en/research/lund-social-science-methods-centre/experimental-methods - 2026-01-01
Lund Social Sciences Methods Centre Computational methods in the social sciences are used to predict different social outcomes. They offer rigorous ways to analyse large dataset to detect patterns in very diverse types of data. The computational pillar brings together researchers with an interest in using large unstructured data such as large amounts of text from social media, pictures, videos and
https://www.sam.lu.se/en/research/lund-social-science-methods-centre/computational-social-science - 2026-01-01
Journalist Samir Abu Eid and Professor Michel Agier have been awarded honorary doctorates by the Faculty of Social Sciences at Lund University. Samir Abu Eid is a journalist and foreign correspondent. He has been associated with Swedish Television and TV4 since the early 2000s and has appeared in the programmes Korrespondenterna and the 2016 US election. He currently works as SVT's Middle East cor
https://www.sam.lu.se/en/about-faculty/honorary-doctors/honorary-doctors-2024 - 2026-01-01
On this page we have gathered relevant information for our partner universities. Information regarding: About Faculty of Social SciencesNomination and application proceduresCourses for exchange studentsDegrees and creditsAccommodationAbout Faculty of Social SciencesThe Faculty of Social Sciences at Lund University is one of Sweden’s leading units for research and education within the social and be
https://www.sam.lu.se/en/education/exchange-studies/information-partner-universities - 2026-01-01
Developmet Research Day The Development Research Day is an inter-disciplinary arrangement that was initiated in order to form a meeting ground for all researchers and students at Lund University who share an interest in development issues. The first DRDThe event was launched in 2002 by the Department of Political Science at Lund University. Since then the responsibility for hosting the arrangement
https://www.sam.lu.se/en/drd-how-it-all-started - 2026-01-01
Here you can meet some of our former students and read their stories about life after studies. All links below lead to other websites. Albert working as a Lead Producer Enni working as a Regional Programme Manager Andrei working as a Master Planner More alumni portraits within: The links below go to other websites.Environmental studies and sustainability scienceMedia and communicationPolitical Sci
https://www.sam.lu.se/en/education/career/meet-our-former-students - 2026-01-01
Development Research Day 2012 - Climate and DevelopmentLUCSUSMore info » 2011 - Development, peace and statebuildingPeace and Conflict Research, Department of Polical ScienceMore info » 2010 - Rural Economies and Structural Transformation. Department of Economic HistoryMore info » 2009 - Development and conflict over resources.LUCSUS, Dept. of Social and Economic GeographyHomepage » 2008 - A human
https://www.sam.lu.se/en/past-themes-and-conveners - 2026-01-01
Social and behavioural science research contributes to a better understanding of society and sometimes also results in social innovations - that is, new ways of solving different problems in society. Social innovations can be methods, approaches, services or processes that help address social needs and problems. Examples of social innovationsCarbon RuinsCarbon Ruins is an exhibition that aim to tr
https://www.sam.lu.se/en/external-engagement/innovations - 2026-01-01
Researchers in social sciences can be hired for commissioned training, as well as for research projects and studies of various problems and issues. They also participate in several of the University's ongoing initiatives. Contract researchSocial science researchers can be hired by authorities, organisations and companies for research projects and studies of various problems and issues. This can ra
https://www.sam.lu.se/en/external-engagement/collaboration-researchers - 2026-01-01
Finding talented people with the latest skills. Labour market daysAn opportunity for employers to meet social science students on campus.AGORA DayAnnually in February at Campus Helsingborg.Companies and organisations visit Campus Helsingborg and meet students from the Service Management and Strategic Communication programmes.AGORA Day's websiteSAMarbeteAnnually in March in Lund.A labour market fai
https://www.sam.lu.se/en/external-engagement/collaboration-students - 2026-01-01
Innovations We bring new ways of solving problems in society. Collaboration with our researchers Contract research and commissioned education. Collaboration with our students Find talented people with the latest skills.
https://www.sam.lu.se/en/external-engagement - 2026-01-01
The Faculty in brief Contact Honorary doctors Faculty of Social Sciences' honorary doctors from 1967 onwards. Building projects A new Paradis area at Lund Campus. Job openings
https://www.sam.lu.se/en/about-faculty - 2026-01-01
