University News
Hip size may be the key to link between obesity and premature death
Research A research team headed by Associate Professor Stefan Söderberg from Umeå University has for the first time demonstrated that the effect of obesity on the risk of premature death is seriously underestimated unless a person’s hip circumference is taken into account.
Opening of the new Bildmuseet postponed
Arts The opening of the new Bildmuseet building on Umeå Arts Campus has been planned for 18 March, but delays in construction have caused museum director Katarina Pierre to reevaluate the date. The decision has been made to reschedule the opening to May.
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Wednesday 15/2
Course/education Application deadline for Architecture and Design programmes
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Wednesday 15/2
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Tuesday 21/2
Culture on Campus Opera performance
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Thursday 23/2
Seminar Afrika in our Hearts
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