About the Department

The Department of Sociology and Social Work has a strong research profile, both national and international, that cover a wide range of themes within sociology and social work. The research groups at the department strive to produce high-quality knowledge with great relevance to the surrounding society and field of research, and the department's research profile is characterized by both application-oriented research and basic research. The diversity of research themes is perceived as a strength that ensures both high quality research and knowledge with social significance; knowledge, which is relevant and has impact on the society by which we surround ourselves and exist within, and knowledge that is able to influence its field of research.