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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

två provrör
The protein that helps cancer cells survive treatment

Inhibits the process that normally causes cancer cells to die.

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.

News

A new platform strengthens proteomics in Umeå
Published: 2026-06-08

The proteomics platform makes it possible to analyse thousands of proteins with local support.

Using agricultural waste to clean wastewater
Published: 2026-06-08

Materials from biomass like coffee pulp, wood and sugarcane residues can remove contaminants from wastewater.

Ice may release more iron than climate models predict
Published: 2026-05-26

Most people think of ice as frozen and lifeless, but research at Umeå University shows the opposite.

50 years in the service of chemistry – Staffan Sjöberg and the fate of metals
Published: 2026-05-22

For 50 years, Jubilee Doctor Staffan Sjöberg has explained how the form of metals governs their impact.

Key takeaways from SciLifeLab Infrastructure Day in Umeå
Published: 2026-05-19

130+ researchers and staff at Umeå University discussed infrastructure for modern life science research!

Calendar

August

Piotr Jablonski, Technical Chemistry
Fri
28
Aug
Piotr Jablonski, Technical Chemistry
Time 09:00 - 13:00 28 August 09:00 - 13:00
Place KBC Lilla hörsalen KBE301.

Defence of doctoral thesis. Sustainable Approach for Processing of PHA-Containing Biomass: Extraction and Valorization towards Biobased Products.

September

Georgia Vergou, Biohemistry
Fri
18
Sep
Georgia Vergou, Biohemistry
Time 09:00 - 12:00 18 September 09:00 - 12:00
Place Stora Hörsalen, KBE303.

Defence of doctoral thesis. Friend or foe? The role of metacaspases in the survival and death of microalgae.

Mary Chuong, Chemistry
Fri
25
Sep
Mary Chuong, Chemistry
Time 09:00 - 13:00 25 September 09:00 - 13:00
Place Stora Hörsalen, KBE303.

Defence of doctoral thesis. Methylmercury dynamics in contrasting wetlands: biogeochemical patterns and controls.

Basic course: Electron Microscopy in Life Sciences, 28-30 September 2026
Mon
28
Sep
Basic course: Electron Microscopy in Life Sciences, 28-30 September 2026
Time 28 September at 09:00 until 30 September at 16:00 28 September at 09:00 until 30 September at 16:00
Place Glasburen and UCEM, KBC and EM buildings

Course. The course combines fundamental theory with hands-on demonstrations to provide a solid understanding of Electron Microscopy in the biological science

Rogers Swai, Biohemistry
Wed
30
Sep
Rogers Swai, Biohemistry
Time 09:00 - 13:00 30 September 09:00 - 13:00
Place KBC Lilla hörsalen KBE301.

Defence of doctoral thesis. Molecular dynamics simulations of pharmaceutical adsorption to montmorillonite under environmental conditions.