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Ola Nilsson
+46 (0)90-786 69 82
+46 (0)70-353 26 48
ola.nilsson@umu.se
Media Relations
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Image: Mostphotots/Mihajlo Maricic
Our press and media team provide reporters with support and information about Umeå University and its community.
Looking for information about what's unique and noteworthy about Umeå University? Explore some of our signature areas here.
Experts in several different areas that may be relevant in reporting and monitoring the war in Ukraine.
Find an expert in the field of CRISPR-Cas9 genetic scissors.
The Arctic is highly prioritized at Umeå University. Our range of expertise is unique.
AI is expanding into many new areas of education and research.
A few hours after the announcement of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry on 7 October 2020, a press conference was held with Emmanuelle Charpentier. Here you can see it in retrospect.
To learn key facts about the University, please visit the About us page.
For general inquiries, contact the Communications Office. You can call our press phone number at +46 90 786 50 89 or send an e-mail.
Standard office hours are 8:00 to 16:30 CET, Mondays to Fridays.
Crisis and emergency communications
In the event of an emergency, the press phone number and e-mail will be on standby for longer hours in order to assist the media and relay questions to the crisis management team.
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For general public inquiries or concerns, please contact Infocenter.
Ola Nilsson
+46 (0)90-786 69 82
+46 (0)70-353 26 48
ola.nilsson@umu.se
Per Melander
+46 (0)90-786 93 79
per.melander@umu.se
Sara-Lena Brännström
+46 (0)90-786 72 24
sara-lena.brannstrom@umu.se
Vacant autumn 2023
press@umu.se
Our photographers, writers and media production professionals are constantly preparing images, press releases and other resources that are openly available for editorial use.
Our press releases are published in our digital press room at MyNewsdesk.
Press images of researchers and others are available for download in our image database.
Video material presenting Umeå University can be found on Vimeo.
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Are you looking for an expert in a specific field? Browse our lists of experts or contact one of our faculty communications officers. You can also try to search for specific keywords on our staff pages.
News stories on the Umeå University Website
Here on the Umeå University website, you can browse and read news stories, profiles and features about research and education, campus life and Umeå University's role in the wider community.
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