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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.
By opening up pollen grains, a technique developed in Umeå, scientists found clues to pollen's expiration date
Resistant spores can cause food poisoning and infections via, for example, dairy products.
Doctoral student Andreas Eriksson experienced cultural differences at the Sartorius research lab.
Honored for serving with distinction in the advancement of optics and photonics
With Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, most of laboratory research came to a halt.
Professor Yaowen Wu's lab is at the forefront of developing chemo-optogenetic systems.
Keith Larson aims to make a real impact in the Arctic by forging stronger links between research and society.
Daniel Metcalfe will initiate a research project on measuring carbon stocks and fluxes in Arctic forests.
Virginia Dignum is working to develop AI systems that are reliable and adapted to human values.
Umeå University researchers disseminate their research outside the University through various events.
Our faculty works actively to develop its interaction with the surrounding community.
Are you applying for a position within the faculty? Here you can find relevant guidelines and forms.
Here you can find contact information to staff at the dean's office.
