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From Then to Now – 60 Years of Change

When Nils Eriksson gave his first lecture, there was still no email, and smoke hung thick in the corridors.

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She became Sweden’s first professor of nursing research

Today Astrid Norberg is 86 years old and still conducting research. “I’m active nearly every day."

Konrad AbramowiczUniversitetslektor vid Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistikRoll: Prefekt
From Erasmus student to head of department – with internationalisation as a driving force

Konrad Abramowicz came to Umeå as an exchange student in 2006 and chose to stay at the University.

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Leaked information has been disseminated – please be vigilant

Personal data leaked in connection with the cyberattack on Miljödata has been disseminated on the internet.

Nasim Sabouri lab
DNA folding more important for cell function than previously thought

The discovery reveals DNA's active role in cells and gives new possibilities to study cancer and diabetes.

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Intimate partner violence services fall short for women with disabilities

Women with disabilities who are exposed to violence are affected by inadequacy of support systems.

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7 reasons to choose Umeå University

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Student voices

"This programme has been a transformative experience for me"

Meet Amy Nwoku from Nigeria, master's student in public health with a specialisation in health economics.

“I’ve learned a lot about the different directions to pursue after my studies”

Meet Joost Vossers, master's student in artificial intelligence from the Netherlands.

"It's been a pretty cool journey of learning and self-discovery!"

Meet Silvia Estela Morales Gutiérrez, master's student in cognitive science from Guatemala.

Climate and sustainability

Umeå University's ambition is to actively contribute to the sustainable transition of society.

Vision and strategies

The vision and basic values form the basis for how students and staff should treat each other and the planet.

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