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In the University's development programme for the period up to 2002, it was established that the staff is the most important resource. This is undoubtedly the case for salaried teachers. The work...

The aim of the agreement is that our workplaces will embody constructive dialogue, participation and a good work environment. Work environment and safety work, equality, equal treatment, skills...

This policy sets out Umeå University’s view on management and leadership as well as its expectations on managers and leaders at the University – including heads of department and other academic...

The university-wide action plan for systematic work environment management and active measures 2025–2027 describes at a general level identified risks and barriers in the work and study environment...

Umeå University’s Appointments Procedure determines teacher categories, qualification criteria and assessment criteria in recruitment and promotion of teachers, as well as the external expert...

The aim of this policy is to institutionalise a long-term, structured and strategic approach to professional and career development; strengthen the University’s ability to develop and respond to...

This policy document describes how Umeå University handles intermittent employment with hourly wage.

These procedures are intended to clarify the proactive accommodations and work-related rehabilitation process and help prevent poor health and sick leave among staff. Staff refers to anyone who has...

Umeå University’s work with gender equality is based on Swedish legislation, national guidelines and gender-equality objectives. The overall gender-equality objective is for women and men to have t...

This document contains the rules for managing the costs incurred for those employees whose duties require a mobile phone contract.