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Three Umeå researchers appointed Wallenberg Academy Fellows

Three researchers have been appointed Wallenberg Academy Fellows by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.

Biträdande universitetslektor vid Kemiska institutionen
Umeå researchers aim to reveal how viruses build their factories

Max Renner explore how viruses copy themselves – to help stop future outbreaks.

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When Crises Amplify Each Other, Interdisciplinarity Becomes Crucial

UTRI’s conference examined how interdisciplinary research can address global crises.

Genetically modified fish assisting in the fight against cancer

Marléne Landström's research could lead to better treatment and more effective drugs to treat prostate cancer.

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From the Umeå lab to around the world – how genetic scissors are now being used

Key pieces of the puzzle for the gene scissors were discovered in Umeå. The tool is used for many things.

The gene editing tool that started a revolution

Stefan Jansson, professor of cell and molecular biology, explains the impact of CRISPR-Cas9.

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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