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A healthy campus

A sustainable study and work life is important to Umeå University. By working broadly with health-promoting initiatives and activities, we can enhance the conditions for well-being for both students and staff. Umeå University is certified as a Healthy Campus at the Platinum level by the International University Sports Federation.

A University With Health at its Core

There are many initiatives and activities that promote health in various ways at Umeå University. Here are a few examples.
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Health on campus

Health on campus offers students and employees free activities and lectures.

Buddy programme

Be part of a multicultural community engaging hundreds of students.

Walk and talk

We have created walking trails around campus for walk-and-talk meetings.

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Physically Literate campus

Along the walking trails on campus, there are ten creative challenges for both body and mind.

Keep An Out For:

Series like Food and Meal Summit, Sports Lunches, Nature on Campus, Coffee with a Researcher, and Science Lunches. Some are only available in Swedish.

September

Symposium: Present and Future of Plant-Based Fermented Foods
Mon
8
Sep
Symposium: Present and Future of Plant-Based Fermented Foods
Time 08:30 - 16:45 8 September 08:30 - 16:45
Place Rotundan, Universitetstorget 4, Umeå

Symposium. Symposium on plant-based fermented foods at Umeå University. Researchers and experts gather to discuss the latest advancements and network.

Nature on campus: Trees and autumn colours on campus
Wed
17
Sep
Nature on campus: Trees and autumn colours on campus
Time 12:00 - 13:00 17 September 12:00 - 13:00
Place KBC Building, meeting point at the main entrance

Other. Note: an excursion in English on this theme takes place on September 18 at 12.00-13.00. Meeting place: KBC Building, main entrance.

Nature on campus: Tree phenology and autumn colours
Thu
18
Sep
Nature on campus: Tree phenology and autumn colours
Time 12:00 - 13:00 18 September 12:00 - 13:00
Place KBC Building, main entrance

Other. Join us for an excursion on campus focusing on tree phenology and autumn colours. Meeting point: KBC Building, main entrance.

Breakfast - a food and meal summit
Fri
26
Sep
Breakfast - a food and meal summit
Time 08:00 - 09:00 26 September 08:00 - 09:00
Place Teacher Education Building, Floor 3

Seminar. Welcome to Breakfast – a seminar where discussions about food, meals and opportunities for collaboration are at the centre.

Pride hangout – craft workshop and RFSU talk
Fri
26
Sep
Pride hangout – craft workshop and RFSU talk
Time 12:00 - 15:00 26 September 12:00 - 15:00
Place The living room, humanities building

Workshop. Pride hangout! The craft tables are set with materials for making pins, there are snacks, and information from RFSU about sexual health and LGBTQI.

Suggestions and Questions

Do you have questions, comments, or suggestions for improving the university's health-promoting work? We would love to hear from you! If you are interested in conducting a student project or linking your research to our work, we are happy to discuss how we can collaborate in the best possible way.

Vid frågor, kontakta

Alexandra Haglund
Project coordinator
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Latest update: 2025-04-08