Press and media

Signature areas

Looking for information about what is unique and noteworthy about Umeå University? Explore some of our signature areas here.

Expert list: War in Ukraine

Experts in several different areas that may be relevant in reporting and monitoring the war in Ukraine.

Expert list: CRISPR-Cas9

Find an expert in the field of CRISPR-Cas9 genetic scissors.

Umeå University and the Arctic

The Arctic is highly prioritized at Umeå University. Our range of expertise is unique.

Artificial intelligence

Over 50 years' experience of education and research and nearly 100 AI researchers. Learn more.

General press inquiries

• Our standard office hours are 8:00 to 16:30 CET, Mondays to Fridays, but on 30 April 2025 we will close at 14.00 and will be closed for the rest of the week, including 2 May 2025.
• For general inquiries use e-mail press@umu.se or phone +46 70 610 08 05
• To learn key facts about the University, please visit the About Umeå University page. 
• For questions about research and researchers, please contact the faculty communicatons officers at the four different faculties directly, see contact information below.

Crisis and emergency communications

In the event of an emergency, the regular press phone number and email will be on standby for longer hours in order to assist the media and relay questions to the crisis management team.

Not a journalist?

For general public inquiries or concerns, please contact Infocenter.

Communications officers at the four faculties

For questions about research and researchers, please contact the faculty communications officers at the four different faculties directly.

Medicine

Ola Nilsson
+46 90-786 69 82
+46 70-353 26 48
ola.nilsson@umu.se

Arts and Humanities

Per Melander
+46 90-786 93 79
per.melander@umu.se

Science and Technology

Sara-Lena Brännström
+46 90-786 72 24
sara-lena.brannstrom@umu.se

Social Sciences

Charlotte Ståhl
+46 90-786 74 89
charlotte.stahl@umu.se

Media resources

Our photographers, writers and media production professionals are constantly preparing images, press releases and other resources that are openly available for editorial use. 

International press releases

Our press releases are published in our digital press room at MyNewsdesk.

Images for editorial use

Press images of researchers and others are available for download in our image database.

Find an expert

Are you looking for an expert in a specific field? Browse our lists of experts or contact the faculty communications officer at the four different faculties directly. You can also try to search for specific keywords on our staff pages. 

• Experts in CRISPR-Cas9
• Experts in science, nature and technology
• Experts in policital and social science

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. 

Cannot find what you are looking for? 

Please make an inquiry to the press email on press@umu.se.