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Profiles and Features

Christiane Funk
Fascinated by the superpower of microalgae

Christiane Funk is passionate about small organisms with great potential for a more sustainable future.

Václava Hazuková, cellting water samples from an Arctic lake.
Peering through the ice to uncover the secrets of Arctic lakes

Václava Hazuková, KBC-Kempe postdoc, researches carbon storage in Arctic lakes.

Exchange student standing in the University Library
Lucía's return to Umeå: Rediscovering the perfect balance

Her advice to prospective students: embrace the opportunity for growth and new experiences.

Danielle Wilde
Co-creating resilient futures in the Arctic through food

Arctic Six Chair Danielle Wilde explores ways to reimagine the role of food and food practices in the Arctic.

Teckninng av Amor med ögonbindel
Five hundred years of love

Studies on metaphors in English show that love is often described in terms like a commodity.

An alumnae of Umeå University sitting on top of a white couch
"I learned valuable strategies to help build my professional network in Sweden"

Tatiana's journey is a testament to how education, culture, and passion can shape an inspiring career.

Full list of Profiles and Features

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
The electoral system decides the winner
Klas Markström studies how election system setups affect the results.
Published: 2018-06-25