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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

"It's been a pretty cool journey of learning and self-discovery!"
Meet Silvia Estela Morales Gutiérrez, master's student in Cognitive Science from Guatemala.
Published: 2023-10-17
Alice Reid
Alice Reid, professor at Cambridge university, is a visiting researcher at CEDAR.
Published: 2023-10-17
David Wardle: “Through knowledge we can save and restore ecosystems”
He researches how ecosystems are affected by environmental changes and how the effects can be mitigated.
Published: 2023-10-13
IT manager returns to his roots in the Industrial Doctoral School
Region Västerbotten is investing in AI research in close collaboration with the University.
Published: 2023-10-13
Researching to improve the berry industry – for people and inland regions
Charlotta Hedberg does research in migration. At the Anniversary, she is installed as a professor.
Published: 2023-10-06
Ludvig Edman lays the foundation for new light sources with the patience of an elite athlete
Ludvig Edman was the first in the world to print a light source and describes himself as extremely stubborn.
Published: 2023-09-28
Two educations – and the second year in the AI council
Engineer – and future doctor. Karl Nyberg, student representative in the Faculty of Medicine's AI council.
Published: 2023-09-21
Good communication – A and O in healthcare
Communication is secured as a strong track throughout the entire nursing program.
Published: 2023-09-21
Beyond the moment - brain research then, now and in the future
At UFBI, the brain and memory are studied through longitudinal studies using MRI and PET.
Published: 2023-06-09
Shut up and write!
We visit Shut up and write!, a writing group for PhD students.
Published: 2023-05-30
“The most exciting full-time activity of my life”
What is like to study at the Umeå School of Architecture? Interview with master's student Frida Block.
Published: 2023-05-25
Umeå Arts Campus is sparkling with creativity in preparation for graduation exhibitions
Umeå Arts Campus is buzzing with life before the degree exhibitions. Follow some of the students.
Published: 2023-05-22
How do we make sure the transformation is just and fair?
Camilla Sandström’s research on climate and environmental policy landed her a UNESCO professorship.
Published: 2023-05-17
New professor in population studies at Umeå University
Anna Baranowska-Rataj is a new Professor in Population Studies specialising in register-based research.
Published: 2023-04-19
"My time at Umeå University helped me achieve my career goals"
Alumnus Asim Mehmood from Pakistan hopes to make a long-lasting impact in his community and beyond.
Published: 2023-03-08