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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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On antibiotics and the inevitable rise of resistance – new popular science book

Antibiotics transformed healthcare and Jörgen Johansson explores the threat of resistance and paths forward.

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One in Ten Experience Facial Pain – New Method Can Reveal the Cost

Its is now possible to visualize the global burden of disease caused by facial pain.

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Climate change is already claiming lives in Europe – and the risks are increasing

New report concludes human-induced climate change is leading to increasingly severe health consequences.

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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