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The Faculty of Arts and Humanities

We teach and conduct research in the fields of language, religion, history, archaeology, philosophy, history of ideas, art, literature, ethnology, media and culture.

Research

Read more about the research conducted at departments and units and about research infrastructures.

Education

The Faculty offers 13 undergraduate and 5 master's programmes and a wide selection of freestanding courses.

News

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New Librabry Director at Umeå University Library

Malin Josefsson will become the new Library Director at Umeå University Library from 1 January 2026.

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Recognised and Distinguished Teachers Autumn 2025

35 teachers have been appointed within Umeå University’s model for the recognition of teaching qualifications

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60 Years of Arctic Research at Umeå University

From winter pasture to global node: six decades of Arctic research that shaped Umeå's role in the North.

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The Gender Research School is announcing six doctoral positions

Curious about a PhD? The Gender Research School is announcing six positions in several fields.

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DNA floating in air reveals the hidden past of ecosystems

DNA captured on air filters acts as an ecological time capsule, according to a recent publication.

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Sprinklers to be reconnected in Lindellhallen

On Friday, 19 December, Akademiska Hus will be working on the sprinkler system in Lindellhallen.