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Faculty of Science and Technology

Our Faculty has 3 300 full-time students, 1 000 employees, and a strong research. The eleven departments of the faculty comprises research and education within architecture, biology, chemistry, computing science, industrial design, mathematics, physics, educational science, and technology.

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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.

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DNA floating in air reveals the hidden past of ecosystems

DNA captured on air filters acts as an ecological time capsule, according to a recent publication.

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New Master’s programme tackles challenges in modern biology

Advances in research technologies generate vast amounts of data. This has made bioinformaticians essential.

Alexandre Bartel i kort hår och skägg, står vid fönstret i ljusblå skjorta
Cybersecurity researcher sweeps top global awards

Award‑winning Professor Alexandre Bartel is recruiting.

En legobit i cement under ett mikroskop
Investment in future cement materials led from Umeå

A new research school has been granted SEK 35 million to develop more sustainable cement production.

Johan Trygg, Professor at the Department of Chemistry
Johan Trygg elected member of science academy

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

Latest features

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He reveals the chemistry of life at nanoscales with X-rays

Andrey Shchukarev, manager of the XPS-platform, developed a pioneering method to fast-freeze wet samples

Mats G LarsonProfessor vid Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik
Mathematics that can change the world

Mats G Larson’s research is shaping the future of cars, cities and robots through models and simulations.

Christiane Funk
Fascinated by the superpower of microalgae

Christiane Funk is passionate about small organisms with great potential for a more sustainable future.

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Science outreach events

Umeå University researchers disseminate their research outside the University through various events.

Collaborate with us

Our faculty works actively to develop its interaction with the surrounding community.

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Are you applying for a position within the faculty? Here you can find relevant guidelines and forms.