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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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Tree communities shape hidden energy flows under European forests

Forests grow better with a mix of tree species, but soil activity may decline, a study in Nature shows.

Porträtt på Alex Liebert framför Designhögskolan
Industrial designer Alex Liebert appointed honorary doctor

Recognised for his contributions as a guest lecturer at Umeå Institute of Design.

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AI shows how the right energy renovation can reduce both emissions and costs

AI-based analyses can provide locally tailored energy renovation recommendations.

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The protein that helps cancer cells survive treatment

Inhibits the process that normally causes cancer cells to die.

Oliver BillkerProfessor vid Institutionen för molekylärbiologiEnhet: Grupp Oliver BillkerAnknuten som forskare till Molekylär Infektionsmedicin, Sverige (MIMS)Roll: Föreståndare
Oliver Billker awarded the Torgny och Lena Stigbrand Prize

Receives the award for his pioneering work in malaria research.

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Recommends a major investment in research at Umeå University

The Swedish Research Council recommends that the government invest in research at Umeå University.

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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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Work with us

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