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Exploring the future of food and nutrition in the Arctic

Arctic Six Chair, Professor Armando Perez-Cueto, will explore sustainable food transitions in the Arctic.

Porträtt på Keith Larson, Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap, Umeå universitet.

Leading the Arctic Centre into a new era of collaboration and impact

Keith Larson aims to make a real impact in the Arctic by forging stronger links between research and society.

Arctic Six project will reveal forests’ role in climate change

Daniel Metcalfe will initiate a research project on measuring carbon stocks and fluxes in Arctic forests.

Image of Hung-Ting Chien bythe campus pond

Double the exchange experience

Taiwanese student completes two memorable exchanges at Umeå University over a three-year span.

Virginia Dignum, professor vid Institutionen för datavetenskap

Professor: How we reduce the risks with AI

Virginia Dignum is working to develop AI systems that are reliable and adapted to human values.

Oliver BillkerProfessor vid Institutionen för molekylärbiologiEnhet: Grupp Oliver BillkerAnknuten som forskare till Molekylär Infektionsmedicin, Sverige (MIMS)Roll: Föreståndare

Insight into the life of the malaria parasite could lead to new drugs

Oliver Billker studies 5000 genes of malaria parasite in fight against one of the world’s deadliest diseases.

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Sustainable trio of perspectives

They have different methods at their departments to help shape the future through sustainable development.

Published: 2018-11-13

Ahmad Hussein

He leads the fast track for newcomer teachers. Read more about Ahmad Hussein's journey into Swedish society.

Published: 2018-11-12

WHO Director-General recommends public health studies

Dr. Tedros, WHO Director-General and honorary doctor at Umeå University, urges studies in health.

Published: 2018-11-02

Alpine ecosystems under the microscope

Maja Sundqvist is studying nature in a slow-changing climate by using natural variations in altitude.

Published: 2018-07-03

En route to a sustainable university town

A cycle superhighway, electric cargo bikes and a bus stop hub. Sustainable Umeå coming along.

Published: 2018-07-02

Umeå – a part of the Arctic

What is the Arctic? Opinions differ. But Västerbotten counts as the Swedish Arctic.

Published: 2018-07-02

The student rising – political activism past and present

‘Welcome to the left-wing university’. An echo from revolutionary and activist times gone by.

Published: 2018-06-29

With Sami health in mind

Indigenous peoples' health is generally worse, still Swedish law prohibits ethnicity comparisons.

Published: 2018-06-29

New contaminants emerge due to global warming

Due to climate change, known and unknown infectious diseases lie in wait, and communities must be prepared.

Published: 2018-06-29

Hassan passed the test

Hassan Baqer was one of the first to pass the proficiency test for medical doctors at Umeå University.

Published: 2018-06-28

Population studies in the hinterland

Researchers Doris and Dean Carson challenge the traditional view of the hinterland through their research.

Published: 2018-06-28

Democracy through architecture

Architecture is an important part of democracy and the key to stimulate democratic processes.

Published: 2018-06-27

Truthfulness wins the election

The party delivering the most credible description of reality is likely to win the next election.

Published: 2018-06-27

Language – the key to influence

Swedish pupils are knowledgeable about society and social issues. But do they turn into proactive citizens?

Published: 2018-06-27

How trolls will affect the election

Fake new, made viral via social media, will affect the 2018 Swedish general election.

Published: 2018-06-26