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New Librabry Director at Umeå University Library

Malin Josefsson will become the new Library Director at Umeå University Library from 1 January 2026.

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Recognised and Distinguished Teachers Autumn 2025

35 teachers have been appointed within Umeå University’s model for the recognition of teaching qualifications

Umeå Universitet på vintern
60 Years of Arctic Research at Umeå University

From winter pasture to global node: six decades of Arctic research that shaped Umeå's role in the North.

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DNA floating in air reveals the hidden past of ecosystems

DNA captured on air filters acts as an ecological time capsule, according to a recent publication.

Forum för Arktis och Antarktis 2025
Thinner ice and heavier politics – Swedish polar research gathers for the future

Between 10 and 11 November, the second Forum for the Arctic and Antarctic took place in Stockholm.

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New Master’s programme tackles challenges in modern biology

Advances in research technologies generate vast amounts of data. This has made bioinformaticians essential.

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Six researchers receive Wallenberg grants for forestry-related social research

Six researchers receive SEK 38 million in Wallenberg grants for forestry-related research.

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Investment in future cement materials led from Umeå

A new research school has been granted SEK 35 million to develop more sustainable cement production.

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Umeå University held its first EC2U Think Tank

How can we ensure that education is accessible to everyone, regardless of background or circumstances?