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7 reasons to choose Umeå University

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Hermeline Mouton, Jahid Hasan, Lorin Elisa Chamorro, Florian Wittenberg
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Featured stories

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Swedes seek a life between the countryside and the city

New research explores why many Swedes seek life between cities and the countryside.

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New molecules breakthrough in fight against antibiotic resistance

Researchers at Umeå University among others have developed a new class of compunds with antibacterial effect.

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Investigative journalist and internationally recognised professor appointed honorary doctors

The Faculty of Social Sciences honours two influential figures.

Arctic Security Forum opens pathways to northern collaboration

Leading actors meet in Oulu to strengthen cooperation on Arctic security challenges

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Responsible AI is now being developed at Dåva

Umeå University and Umeå Energi in new collaboration.

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When the Climate Crisis Becomes a Public Health Issue

Researchers and Sweden’s Ambassador for Global Health discuss crises and health.

Student voices

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"I wanted the feel of a university town packed with students"

Meet Lūcija from Latvia, 2025 graduate from the Master's Programme in Plant and Forest Biotechnology.

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"Teachers let you think freely and share your own experiences"

Meet Fabio from Germany, 2025 graduate from the master's programme in crisis management and peacebuilding.

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"Umeå was the perfect environment to study sustainability"

Meet Madeline from USA, 2025 graduate from the master's programme in environmantal science and sustainability.

Climate and sustainability

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

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Part of the European alliance EC2U

EC2U is a collaboration between nine European universities including associated partners.

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