From the hammock to the wider world
Online lectures on defence and security

Annika’s best tips for new international students
Moving to a new country to begin your studies is both exciting and challenging. We asked Annika Salomonsson, International Coordinator at the Swedish Defence University, to share her best ad...

Everyone is new at first – you'll find your place
Starting university, moving to a new city and getting to know new people can feel both exciting and daunting. But according to Nellie, who leads the Student Union’s welcome activities, most...

Apply for a doctoral position this summer
We are advertising doctoral positions in Political Science specialising in crisis management and security, as well as a scholarship-funded doctoral studentship with emphasis on Japanese secu...
LATEST NEWS
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New research network to explore AI and warfare17 Jun 2026How will artificial intelligence and autonomous systems affect the warfare of the future,...
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Anni Carlsson awarded the Stig Strömholm Prize08 Jun 2026Anni Carlsson, Lecturer at the Department of International and Operational Law at the Swed...
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Robert Egnell new Chair of Stockholms akademiska forum25 May 2026On 18 May, Robert Egnell, Vice-Chancellor of the Swedish Defence University, was elected a...
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Update on cyber security incident in the learning platform Canvas06 May 2026The Swedish Defence University has now received confirmation that the university is one of...
CALENDAR
Aug 26
The 2026 election: Strengthening democracy against malign information influence
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Sverigesalen, Försvarshögskolan, Drottning Kristinas väg 37, Stockholm
Sep 04
PhD Defence: Henrique Garbino
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sverigesalen, Försvarshögskolan
Sep 17
Workshop: Research in classified environments
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Swedish Defence University