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Emmanuelle Charpentier on the role of science in society

Today, it is more important than ever to show how research contributes to solving societal challenges.

Närbild på fyra petriskålar med jästceller, noggrant uppmärkta.

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.

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When Umeå University completely transitioned to distance learning

Interview with Deputy Vice-Chancellor Heidi Hansson on the complete transition to distance education.

Published: 2020-04-07

“Set many alarm clocks and return to a normal school day routine"

Raman Ali, Master’s programme in industrial engineering and management, on studying remotely.

Published: 2020-04-07

Chasing unusual bacterial toxins

Professor Teresa Frisan is researching how so-called genotoxins affect mammalian cells.

Published: 2020-03-24

Umeå professor part in prestigious commission on Arctic Health

Read Arcum's interview on how Arctic health issues can be highlighted, and Umu:s unique work with the Arctic.

Published: 2020-03-23

Using ethics to shape AI in the best interest of humans

Virigina Dignum was inaugurated Professor of Social and Ethical Artificial Intelligence in 2019.

Published: 2020-03-18

Reliable cyber-physical systems for everyone's safety

In 2019 Zonghua Gu was installed as professor in technology in autonomous systems at Umeå University.

Published: 2020-03-16

Royal medal for her fight for women’s rights

Professor emerita Ellinor Ädelroth has been awarded for her significant humanitarian contributions.

Published: 2020-03-05

So much more edible food can be saved

The gastronomy programme is collaborating with a waste company to change behaviours and reduce food wastage.

Published: 2020-02-26

Algorithms that generate algorithms

Paolo Bientinesi was installed as professor for High-Performance Computing in 2019.

Published: 2020-02-25

Mixed forests are the future

Properly mixed forests are more valuable than the present-day monoculture, according to Micael Jonsson.

Published: 2020-02-24

The birth of sustainable development

Ulf Holmgren on the UN report "Our common future" which was crucial to viewpoints on sustainability.

Published: 2020-02-24

Future people in our hands

The idea of sustainability takes future people into account. But who are they? Kalle Grill seeks answers.

Published: 2020-02-20

New book about the Arctic as portrayed in children's literature

Interview with co-editor Maria Lindgren Leavenworth on the new book about the Arctic in Children's literature.

Published: 2020-02-14

Serious health consequences

Peter Byass is one of the Umeå researchers that contribute to the Lancet Countdown global health report.

Published: 2020-02-13

From filthy industry to eco-friendly company

Ann-Kristin Bergquist studies the development of climate transitions in trade and industry.

Published: 2020-02-13