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Of mice and (wo)men and molecules – at the forefronts of research on anorexia nervosa

At Umeå University, a multi-front battle is underway to combat anorexia nervosa.

Michel Rouleau-DickPostdoktor vid Juridiska institutionenAnknuten som postdoktor till Centrum för transdisciplinär AI

Arctic sovereignty through international law and AI perspectives

Arctic Six Fellow Michel Rouleau-Dick wants include and develop international law and AI in a changing Arctic.

Dorothee BohnPostdoktor vid Institutionen för geografiEnhet: Geografi

Arctic Six Fellow wants to explore relations in northern sparsely populated areas

Arctic Six Fellow Dorothee Bohn seeks to explore human-nature relations in regional development.

“A place full of opportunities” – Rico Krause, international student at Umeå University

Studying abroad, a path to personal and academic development.

Graduate course an experiment in reimagining science

IceLab Camp: a graduate course and an experiment in how scientific collaboration happens.

Undisciplined curiosity drives versatile Inge-Bert Täljedal

Academia, politics, philosophy, culture, religion. Inge-Bert Täljedal's commitment spans a wide range of areas

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Sustainability and transformation require an interdisciplinary approach

Jon Moen is professor at EMG and steering group member in Umeå Transformation Research Initiative.

Published: 2020-11-20

Various perspectives on sustainability issues are necessary

Interview with Erland Mårald from the UTRI Steering Committee, Umeå Transformation Research Initiative.

Published: 2020-11-12

Changing one’s behaviour is the key to sustainable transition

Annika Nordlund is docent of psychology and steering group member in Umeå Transformation Research Initiative.

Published: 2020-11-11

The Industrial Doctoral School is more than just business

"The Industrial Doctoral School will always be close to my heart,” remarks Kristina Sehlin MacNeil.

Published: 2020-11-09

Business contacts led to a job after graduation

Jonas Westberg was one of the first doctoral students at IDS. Today, he works in the industry in Norway.

Published: 2020-11-09

Health and Medical care’s handling of social issues

Isabel Goicolea, Professor in public health

Published: 2020-11-06

Emmanuelle Charpentier: "I really miss the atmosphere at Umeå University"

Words of praise, memories and laughter. Celebrating Umeå's first Nobel laureate via a live web link.

Published: 2020-10-14

Affiliate receives close to 1 million in research grants from Forte

Forte gives 970,000 kr for a project on competence provision for social services in sparsely populated areas

Published: 2020-09-14

Organic pollutants can affect marine bacteria

Marine bacteria can be affected by organic pollutants.

Published: 2020-09-11

Increasing diversity in shallow coastal areas

The species diversity in coastal areas can increase as an effect of climate change.

Published: 2020-09-11

Swedish food strategy questioned in book on Arctic food security

Scientific anthology on food security in the Arctic released today

Published: 2020-09-10

“The best thing about IDS is the mixed disciplines”

Johan Iraeus does research on preventing and mitigating vehicle collision injuries at Chalmers.

Published: 2020-09-08

Toxic algae equipped for the future

The toxic dinoflagellate Alexandrium ostenfeldii is well-equipped to meet climate change.

Published: 2020-08-14

Pike - survivors in a changing environment?

The pike's ability to adapt to a diverse environment may be its key to survival.

Published: 2020-08-14

Deadly vitamin deficiency in the sea

Salmon, eider, gulls… Many top predators suffer from thiamin deficiency. Why does the problem arise?

Published: 2020-08-13