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Research at Faculty of Science and Technology

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.

Research highlights

Here are some current research areas and collaborations at the faculty.
Green transition

Umeå University conducts intensive research on technological solutions for the transition to a greener world.

The revolutionary CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing tool

CRISPR-Cas9 was discovered here by Emmanuelle Charpentier, recipient of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

Cancer research saving lives

Oncology is the study of tumour diseases and their treatment.

Infection biology

Umeå University is at the international forefront in the research area of infection biology.

Umeå Centre for Architecture, Design and the Arts

UmArts is the Research Centre for Architecture, Design and the Arts at Umeå University.

Meet our scientists

Our scientist are keen to share their science in many ways: interviews, lectures, features and science outreach events.

Read more about the research at our Faculty

Which projects are run? How are the researchers grouped? What technology do our researchers have access to?

Contact

Robert Johansson
Associate professor
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Sara-Lena Brännström
Administrator, communications officer
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News about research

The protein that helps cancer cells survive treatment
Published: 2026-04-07

Inhibits the process that normally causes cancer cells to die.

Oliver Billker awarded the Torgny och Lena Stigbrand Prize
Published: 2026-04-02

Receives the award for his pioneering work in malaria research.

Major investment in research at Umeå University
Published: 2026-04-01

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

Over 15 per cent increase in admitted international master’s students
Published: 2026-04-01

Umeå University strengthens its international profile as applications rise for autumn 2026 degree programmes.

PhD student takes bronze in ski mountaineering at Swedish Championship
Published: 2026-03-31

Network science PhD student Maja Lindström won a bronze medal in skimo at the 2026 Swedish Championship.

Cooperation key to resilient societies in the North
Published: 2026-03-31

Experts and policymakers met in Umeå to explore total defence and northern preparedness.

Latest update: 2025-01-27