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New members in the Swedish Research Council’s scientific councils

Three professors from Umeå University newly appointed members of the Scientific councils.

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The science behind Christmas trees: How conifers brave winter's worst

Christmas trees bring joy into our lives, but also endure extremely harsh conditions in the forest.

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Research schools in the infection area – grand slam to Umeå

The Swedish Research Council awards Umeå University 16 million SEK to two national research schools.

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Life Science Umeå highlighted in documentary project

A documentary project about innovative initiatives across Europe highlights Life Science in Umeå.

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Understand the spread of animal infections and prevent the next pandemic

The PANDASIA project aims to increase our understanding of how diseases make the leap from animals to humans.

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EU invests 68 million in Umeå researchers

20 research projects, from virus control to tech innovations, have secured EU funding. Curious? Learn more.

Recent feature articles

Armando F J Perez
Exploring the future of food and nutrition in the Arctic

Arctic Six Chair, Professor Armando Perez-Cueto, will explore sustainable food transitions in the Arctic.

Porträtt på Keith Larson, Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap, Umeå universitet.
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.

Daniel Metcalfe
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.

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Double the exchange experience

Taiwanese student completes two memorable exchanges at Umeå University over a three-year span.

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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

Virginia Dignum, professor vid Institutionen för datavetenskap
Professor: How we reduce the risks with AI

Virginia Dignum is working to develop AI systems that are reliable and adapted to human values.