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A glimpse of life at Umeå University

For nearly 60 years, Umeå University has been the premier destination of higher education in northern Sweden.

Experience Umeå!

Here are the top 10 reasons to live and study in Umeå - one of the fastest growing cities in Sweden.

Featured stories

The extraocular muscles may provide possible key to defensive mechanisms against ALS

A unique type of eye muscle fibers is resistant against ALS, and can compensate for other muscle fibers.

Conifer needles consume oxygen when times are hard

Conifer needles consume oxygen in early spring by using an ancient mechanism

New clues in the fight against TBE

A Swedish variant of the TBE virus causes unusually severe disease in experiments on mice, thesis shows.

AI accelerates the development of the 5G network

Artificial intelligence can troubleshoot the 5G network much faster than humans, according to a new thesis.

Intelligent robots don't always have to be more intelligent

Develops a well-functioning, reliable and user-friendly interaction with autonomous systems.

AI today – between reality and hype

AI systems don't just appear. Building the models requires many skills.

Research and Innovation

The revolutionary CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing tool

CRISPR-Cas9 was discovered here by Emmanuelle Charpentier, recipient of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

Open climate for groundbreaking research

Many testify that Umeå University has an ideal environment for interdisciplinary and innovative research.

Climate and sustainability

Umeå University's ambition is to actively contribute to the sustainable transition of society.

Vision and strategies

The vision and basic values form the basis for how students and staff should treat each other and the planet.

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