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Department of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at Umeå University is one of the largest departments within the Faculty of Science and Technology. We are dedicated to advancing chemical sciences through high-quality research and education. Our work addresses fundamental and applied challenges in areas such as sustainable development, energy solutions, and human health. Through cross-disciplinary and external collaboration, we drive scientific progress for a sustainable future.

Featured News

Dale Corkery och Yaowen Wu
New study shows how the cell repairs its recycling stations

Molecular sensors that detect holes in lysosomal membranes for rapid repair have been identified.

Stort mikrokop, ca 1 gånger 1 meter, står på ett bord. Mikroskopet är bitt, svart med kablar som sticker ut. Bredvid står forskaren Erin Schexnaydre.
New microscope will reveal 3D cell structures at nanoscales

The new FIB-SEM instrument was inaugurated in November 2024.

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Happy holidays from the Arctic Centre – 2025: A Year in Review

As 2025 comes to an end, we reflect on a meaningful and formative year for Arctic research and education.

News

Light Controlled Metabolic Engineering for a Sustainable Future
Published: 2026-03-16

Advancing precise, light‑controlled tools to steer bacterial metabolism for future sustainable production.

KBC Stafetten 2026 – snow in the face, teamwork, and high spirit!
Published: 2026-03-05

The 2026 version of the annual KBC relay unites the Umeå Campus in a sporty, creative and festive winter day.

New study shows how the cell repairs its recycling stations
Published: 2026-01-09

Molecular sensors that detect holes in lysosomal membranes for rapid repair have been identified.

Johan Trygg elected member of science academy
Published: 2025-12-03

Chemistry professor represents Umeå University in the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, IVA.

Three Umeå researchers appointed Wallenberg Academy Fellows
Published: 2025-12-03

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

Calendar

Introduction to Metabolomics Data Analysis
Mon
23
Mar
Introduction to Metabolomics Data Analysis
Time 23 March at 09:00 until 25 March at 16:00 23 March at 09:00 until 25 March at 16:00
Place Glasburen, KBC

Course. National course for PhD students, postdocs, researchers, other employees and industry professionals in need of metabolomics data analysis skills.

Open up for Innovation 2026
Thu
26
Mar
Open up for Innovation 2026
Time 11:00 - 16:40 26 March 11:00 - 16:40
Place Rotundan, Umeå University

Conference. Open up for Innovation showcases examples of how academia and industry can collaborate to create win-win situations and greater value for society.

April

From Tiny to Transcendent How RISE High-throughput Centre empowers you to dream
Wed
1
Apr
From Tiny to Transcendent How RISE High-throughput Centre empowers you to dream
Time 12:00 - 13:00 1 April 12:00 - 13:00
Place Glasburen

Seminar. SciLifeLab/KBC Infrastructure Lunch Seminar

Vibrational Spectroscopy - User Licence Course (2 ECTS)
Mon
13
Apr
Vibrational Spectroscopy - User Licence Course (2 ECTS)
Time 13 April at 09:00 until 17 April at 17:00 13 April at 09:00 until 17 April at 17:00
Place Glasburen, Stora Fokusrummet (KB.F3.01) and ViSp Core Facility, KBC-building

Course. Introduction to the use of FTIR and Raman spectrometers, as well as OPTIR and Raman microscopes.

Konstantinos Magkakis, Chemistry - Biophysical Chemistry
Fri
24
Apr
Konstantinos Magkakis, Chemistry - Biophysical Chemistry
Time 09:00 - 13:00 24 April 09:00 - 13:00
Place Aula Biologica.

Defence of doctoral thesis. Characterizing ATP-dependent protein structural dynamics in solution.