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The faculty's research spans a wide range of fields and is world-leading in several areas. With research at the highest international level, the faculty contributes to addressing society's major challenges – from climate change to groundbreaking innovations in artificial intelligence and sustainable materials.
Bio4Energy is about energy research on the government's mission.
EcoChange is about marine environmental research commissioned by the government.
Umeå University conducts intensive research on technological solutions for the transition to a greener world.
CRISPR-Cas9 was discovered here by Emmanuelle Charpentier, recipient of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
The major investment in AI encompasses the entire university.
Oncology is the study of tumour diseases and their treatment.
Umeå University is at the international forefront in the research area of infection biology.
UmArts is the Research Centre for Architecture, Design and the Arts at Umeå University.
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Ben John's research could lead to faster and more energy-efficient computing.
New research from the Industrial Doctoral school contributes to a greener steel industry.
Umeå researcher part of study showing that more and more plant and animal species are disappearing worldwide.
Christian Kammler studies how social simulations help decision-makers understand their impact on people.
Anton Eklund he has developed an evaluation framework to support organizations in the evaluation of AI.
