Department of Social Sciences, Technology and Arts
Department of Social Sciences, Technology and Arts (STA) consists of around 200 employees engaged in research and education within both technical and social science areas.
The department conducts research in industrial economics, humanities and technology, social sciences, music and theater. The department has a stimulating research environment where we have, among other things, developed a behavioural science laboratory (DEPICT). The artistic branch of the department's activities also offers a creative environment. The Theater Academy is located directly adjacent to the Norrbotten Theater. The School of Music, which is located in Piteå, contains, among other things, Studio Acusticum, one of northern Europe's most modern concert halls.
We have about 260 employees and conduct research in 12 research topics, divided into 4 departments. A significant proportion of the research is externally funded and takes place in close collaboration with society, public actors and the business community. We have about 5,000 students studying our programs and independent courses.
We conduct technical, economic, social science and artistic educations and are responsible for a large number of educational programs.
We have about 260 employees and conduct research in 12 research topics, divided into 4 departments. A significant proportion of the research is externally funded and takes place in close collaboration with society, public actors and the business community. We have about 5,000 students studying our programs and independent courses.
Depict lab
DEPICT LAB is a laboratory where scientists can visualise and analyse human behaviour using the latest technology in the field.
The Centre for the Arctic and Antarctic
The centre is organised under ETKS but is a platform for all research and education concerning Arctic and Antarctic at the university.
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