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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

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.
Published: 2024-11-14
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.
Published: 2024-11-11
Taiwanese student completes two memorable exchanges at Umeå University
Taiwanese student completes two memorable exchanges at Umeå University over a three-year span.
Published: 2024-11-06
From “baggböleri” to green transition: an event with forestry in focus
Future Forests organised a field trip exploring the historical and contemporary significance of baggböleri
Published: 2024-09-16
Professor: How we reduce the risks with AI
Virginia Dignum is working to develop AI systems that are reliable and adapted to human values.
Published: 2024-08-14
"We have an amazing research environment"
Anna Chmielewska is a docent in pediatrics, researching how different nutrients affect children’s development.
Published: 2024-08-14
The fight against malaria requires deeper knowledge of the parasite's life cycle
Oliver Billker studies 5000 genes of malaria parasite in fight against one of the world’s deadliest diseases.
Published: 2024-06-19
SIF Umeå - an initiative by students for students
Students in Research - an initiative to reduce the step into the research world
Published: 2024-06-05
Sustainable design for the future goes beyond individual needs
Researcher Johan Redström challenges the traditional view of design and who it is really for.
Published: 2024-05-06
Understanding plant signaling systems for more resilient crops
Åsa Strand wants to develop robust crops to ensure food security for the world's population.
Published: 2024-04-17
Building Bridges Through Erasmus+
Umeå University's Erasmus+ Collaboration with Ukrainian and Moldovan Higher Education Institutions.
Published: 2024-03-20
Why Umeå?
Matheus Souza is our Phd-student from Brasil. He gives his views on his new city and workplace.
Published: 2024-03-19
Why Umeå?
Rika Rostika is our Phd-student from Indonesia. She gives her views on her new city and workplace.
Published: 2024-03-19
Lilian Madureira Teles
Master student about her internship at the Council of European Municipalities and Regions
Published: 2024-03-14
From a techy childhood to a multinational tech company
Thomas Nilsson, former computing science student and PhD student, talks about his career path in an interview.
Published: 2024-03-08