Teaching

Hörsalar, lärosalar och undervisningssalar på Frescati är utrustade med AV-teknik. Samtliga hörsalar och lärosalar har även stationära datorer.

Technical support

In the event of an urgent technical fault – please call: 08-446 63 99, between 07:30 and 16:30. For technical support (non-urgent issues), please refer to: The Service Portal/Contact the IT Department.

Please remember the following after using AV equipment

• Return the wireless microphones to their chargers
• Switch off the projector (using the ‘System Off’ button) – this extends the life of the lamp. We would be grateful if lecturers or administrators could inform us when the projector displays the message: “lamp is approaching to shut down”.

Computers

In addition to the Windows 10 operating system, the following software is installed on computers in the main lecture theatres and seminar rooms:

• Adobe Reader DC 2020
• Microsoft Edge
• Firefox
• Google Chrome
• Matlab
• Microsoft Office 2019 Professional Plus
• Putty
• Sophos Antivirus
• Windows Media Player
• VLC Media Player
• Zoom

The desktop computers in our lecture theatres have an internet connection. You can connect your own computer via the wireless network using your SU account to log in. Please use a USB stick in the teaching rooms to download media or other files.

Public address system with wireless microphone in 55-seat lecture theatres

Set-ups with wireless microphones and headsets are available in A5137, E306 and E319. In the lecture theatres, there is a white cabinet containing a receiver and transmitter with a wireless microphone. The cabinet is located close to the AV desk.

The receiver is switched on using the ON/OFF button; batteries are inserted into the transmitter and switched on in the same way as the receiver. After use, please remove the batteries and switch off the receiver and transmitter.

Assistive technology for the hearing impaired

In the lecture theatres in Frescati South, as well as in the G Theatre (Arrhenius), there is a loop system installed which is activated at the AV desk by pressing the ‘System start’ button and then ‘LOOP’. The lecturer uses one of four wireless microphones, which are located on the same desk.

In the lecture theatres at Frescati South (except D416 and D499), there is no permanent installation. Order portable assistive devices for the hearing impaired via the Service Portal. It is recommended that orders specifying the theatre, date and time are submitted at least one week before the booking date. We deliver, install and collect the equipment free of charge.

In Frescati South, lecture theatres D416 and D499, there are permanent installations which are activated at the AV desk by pressing the ‘System start’ button and the ‘Induction loop on’ and ‘Microphone on’ buttons. The lecturer uses a wireless microphone.

In rooms 610, 620 and 720, Frescati Backe (Svante Arrhenius väg 19F), there are two assistive devices (Sennheiser brand) in charging units by the whiteboard. These are used by people with hearing loss by pressing the start button (the volume can be adjusted from 0–6). The person using the hearing aid should sit on the right-hand side of the front row and point the device towards the loop amplifier by the whiteboard. In the unlocked right-hand section of the AV desk, there are two wireless microphones for the teacher’s use. The system is activated by switching on the AV system using any programme source (the ‘PC’, ‘VGA’ button, etc.).

Once the lesson has finished, please return the hearing loop and the wireless microphone to their respective charging units.

Contact

In the event of an urgent technical fault – please call: 08-446 63 99, between 07:30 and 16:30. For technical support (non-urgent faults), please refer to: Service Portal/Contact the IT Department.

Support for students

There are several different types of support available at the university for our students.
You can read more about these support services here

Enquiries regarding targeted educational support at the department, from both staff and students, should be directed to the Director of Studies, Martin Säfström: martin.safstrom@su.se

Distance learning via Zoom

We use the Zoom video conferencing service for lectures and seminars held remotely. It is free of charge for everyone at Stockholm University.

The Zoom video conferencing service

Recording video lectures

Stockholm University has procured a video publishing tool that enables lecturers to record and upload videos for use in teaching. The videos can be distributed as links or published on the Athena/Canvas learning platform (from the Autumn Term of 2026).

Find out more and get started

Student internationalisation

There are several different opportunities to take part in exchange programmes whilst studying at the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. Students can either go through the department’s own agreements or via Stockholm University’s central agreements. The department has an exchange coordinator who is available to assist our students. Please feel free to contact her:

Margarita Shiraishi
exchange.asia@su.se

Safety

Support in a crisis – contact details and checklists

Crisis plan

The Property Department’s security unit is actively working to promote safety procedures at SU. The Staff Portal provides comprehensive guidance on how staff members should respond in the event of serious incidents.

Safety and protective measures

Premises security

To ensure a safe and secure working environment for all staff, it is important to be mindful of who is granted access to our premises.

Security in teaching rooms