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One in Ten Experience Facial Pain – New Method Can Reveal the Cost
Published: 2026-04-09

Its is now possible to visualize the global burden of disease caused by facial pain.

12 million in government funding for precision medicine in cancer
Published: 2026-04-08

SPRINTR recieves 12 million kronor through the National Board of Health and Welfare.

SPRINTR launches a consent solution
Published: 2026-04-07

An electronic consent solution for research participants developed at Umeå University.

Three-dimensional microscopy reveals how tick-borne virus replicates
Published: 2026-04-07

New insights how the virus is assembled and matures, which may be important for future treatments for TBE.

Sun Nyunt Wai awarded for outstanding bacterial research
Published: 2026-04-02

Professor Sun Nyunt Wai is awarded the Bo and Barbro Hammarström Prize in 2026.

Gut microbiota differs in children with rare food allergy
Published: 2026-04-02

The study provides new insights into the link between early gut microbiota and allergy development.

Major investment in research at Umeå University
Published: 2026-04-01

The Swedish Research Council recommends that the government invest in research at Umeå University.

Over 15 per cent increase in admitted international master’s students
Published: 2026-04-01

Umeå University strengthens its international profile as applications rise for autumn 2026 degree programmes.

When academia teams up with industry to advance microbiome science
Published: 2026-04-01

Researcher Chinmay Dwibedi shared insights from hi BioGaia AB collaboration during Open up for Innovation.

Cooperation key to resilient societies in the North
Published: 2026-03-31

Experts and policymakers met in Umeå to explore total defence and northern preparedness.

Multi-million grant to MIMS and WCMM
Published: 2026-03-31

The Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation is awarding 255 million Swedish kronor to life sciences.

Bright Spring Weather Framed Arctic Forum Food Gathering in Umeå
Published: 2026-03-23

Research, Indigenous knowledge and food traditions met at Arctic Forum Food in Umeå.

Canada’s Ambassador visited Umeå University
Published: 2026-03-20

Research, Indigenous perspectives and geopolitics in focus during the Ambassador’s visit to Umeå.

How stroke outcomes can be predicted
Published: 2026-03-19

Small differences between machine learning and statistical methods in predicting risks after stroke.

What is actually happening in Kent? An infectious disease specialist explains the meningitis outbreak
Published: 2026-03-19

Urban Johansson Kostenniemi, infectious disease physician and researcher, keeps a close eye on the situation.

Arctic Security Forum opens pathways to northern collaboration
Published: 2026-03-19

Leading actors meet in Oulu to strengthen cooperation on Arctic security challenges

Researchers met high‑school students during “Next Nobel Prize 2026”
Published: 2026-03-18

Sparkling interest in research in the spirit of Umeå’s honorary citizen, Emmanuelle Charpentier.

New national network strengthens cancer research in Umeå
Published: 2026-03-17

Collaboration in Comprehensive Cancer Centres gives Umeå University opportunities to contribute to research.

Geneticists challenge theory of how cells retain their identity
Published: 2026-03-13

In Science Advances, the results are presented that open the door to rewriting a chapter of cell biology.

KBC Stafetten 2026 – snow in the face, teamwork, and high spirit!
Published: 2026-03-05

The 2026 version of the annual KBC relay unites the Umeå Campus in a sporty, creative and festive winter day.

Can Public Procurement Make Food More Local?
Published: 2026-02-27

When public purchasing becomes a tool for sustainable food system change.

Help shape the EC2U Science Contest 2026 – submit your questions
Published: 2026-02-27

Students, staff and the public can submit questions, answered live by researchers on 20 May in Turku, Finland.

High intensity training beneficial also for adults over 65
Published: 2026-02-24

New thesis shows that high intensity gives elderly extra benefits for muscle strength and working memory.

A pitch can be the beginning of a new collaboration
Published: 2026-02-24

Johan Henriksson's group looks for expertise that can complement the group's research in infection biology.

Mixed reality increases realism in training for mass casualty incidents
Published: 2026-02-19

A new thesis shows how new virtual technology can complement traditional disaster training.

Eco friendly spruce bark can replace toxic chemicals
Published: 2026-02-17

Researchers at SLU and Umeå University show that spruce bark extract inhibits bacteria in paper mills.

Emmanuelle Charpentier on the role of science in society
Published: 2026-02-12

t is more important than ever for researchers to show how research contributes, says Emmanuelle Charpentier.

Examining the innermost machinery of viruses
Published: 2026-02-12

Three‑dimensional ‘close‑ups’ inside an infected cell reveals how the virus factories are actually organized.

Mentorship strengthens experienced nurses
Published: 2026-02-10

For mentorship to be sustainable over time, employers and management must provide clear support and structure.

From chemical curiosity to key piece in cancer research
Published: 2026-02-02

Researchers in Umeå show that i‑DNA exists in living cells and can regulate processes linked to cancer.

When the Climate Crisis Becomes a Public Health Issue
Published: 2026-01-21

Researchers and Sweden’s Ambassador for Global Health discuss crises and health.

Call for Arctic Six Chairs 2026
Published: 2026-01-19

Apply to become an Arctic Six Chair 2026! Deadline is 20 March, 2026.

The Arctic is the planet’s early warning system
Published: 2026-01-19

Rapid changes in the Arctic reveal how climate shifts in the far north affect the entire planet.

Investigates gut bacteria’s role in viral disease
Published: 2026-01-15

Nazar Beirag’s study is an interdisciplinary project within the ‘Excellence by Choice’ programme.

A bacterial toxin can counteract colorectal cancer growth
Published: 2026-01-14

A toxin by cholera bacteria can inhibit the growth of colorectal cancer without causing damage to the body.

Plastic particles increase inflammation and cross barriers
Published: 2026-01-13

There is a connection between ´microscopic plastic particles and inflammatory intestine diseases.

Discovery on how aggressive breast cancer controls protein production
Published: 2026-01-12

A mechanism that increases our understanding of how breast tumours grow and adapt has been discovered.

60 Years of Arctic Research at Umeå University
Published: 2025-12-18

From winter pasture to global node: six decades of Arctic research that shaped Umeå's role in the North.

EU funding secures continued research on chlamydia
Published: 2025-12-09

ERC provides funding for five years to Barbara Sixt's research on chlamydia.

The Arctic Six strengthens research at Umeå University
Published: 2025-12-08

Arctic Six Chairs has enabled new collaborations, strong proposals, and substantial external funding.

Three Umeå researchers appointed Wallenberg Academy Fellows
Published: 2025-12-03

Three researchers have been appointed Wallenberg Academy Fellows by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.

Critical Microbes: Building a national infection research infrastructure inspired by Denmark
Published: 2025-11-28

Infection researcher Anne-Marie Fors Connolly receives SEK 500,000 in investment funds from the Alf Committee.

New influenza variant could make the winter season extra demanding
Published: 2025-11-21

"The classic flu symptoms can become more pronounced with this variant", says Professor Niklas Arnberg.

KBC DAYS 2025 bridges disciplines
Published: 2025-11-20

Researchers, infrastructure, and industry joined conference for two days of knowledge exchange and networking

Two Nobel Symposia at Umeå University in 2026
Published: 2025-11-11

Two interesting Nobel symposia will be held at Umeå University in July and September next year.

Thyroid gland new possible target for prostate cancer treatment
Published: 2025-11-11

A hormone produced in the thyroid gland can play a key role in prostate cance, is shown in a new study.

The representatives fighting for a better work environment
Published: 2025-10-31

At the Department of Clinical Microbiology, Mikaela, Carin and Ylva see that their work makes a difference.

2025 MIMS Clinical Research Fellowship awarded
Published: 2025-10-28

MIMS awarded the 2025 Clinical Research Fellowships to Alicia Lind.

EU invests in Umeå research – 16 projects tackle major societal challenges
Published: 2025-10-24

What links green cheese, AI and cancer tests? They're themes in 16 projects sharing €10 million in EU funding.

High levels of HIF2 may impair high-risk paediatric neuroblastoma
Published: 2025-10-23

High levels of a specific protein can reduce the growth of tumour cells in cancer that affects children.

Latest update: 2018-11-21