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In order to clarify the intentions for the long-term development of the University’s campus areas, an overall plan has been drawn up for the main campus, Campus NUS North, Umeå Arts Campus, Campus...

These procedures have two purposes. The first is to determine how to organise proactive work to promote good research practice and high-quality research at Umeå University. The second is to define...

Umeå University’s Medal of Merit is awarded every three years to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the University. The recipient of the medal can be a member of staff at the...

The following rules state the procedures for the election and appointment of members and deputy members, including the Dean and Deputy Dean, to the Faculty Boards for the period from 1 July 2021 to...

This rule describes the eligibility requirements and selection criteria for university-wide exchange places. The rule applies to all university-wide exchange agreements, with the exception of...

The aim of collaborations at doctoral level resulting in the awarding of a double degree is to create further international collaboration for Umeå University and for individual doctoral students. T...

The purpose of this rule is to clarify the rules governing which employees may dispose of the University’s funds and to explain what this financial responsibility entails. The regulations are to be...

This plan describes the activities Umeå University conducts to increase the scope of European Union research funding and strengthen the University’s position within the EU. In addition to the EU’s...

Umeå University’s appointments procedure for teachers (FS 1.1-939-24), regulates teaching categories, qualification requirements, assessment criteria for recruitments and promotions, and the extern...

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...