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Faculty of Science and Technology

Our Faculty has 3 300 full-time students, 1 000 employees, and a strong research. The eleven departments of the faculty comprises research and education within architecture, biology, chemistry, computing science, industrial design, mathematics, physics, educational science, and technology.

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Largest study to date shows pharmaceutical pollution alters migration in Atlantic salmon

Pharmaceutical used for sleep disorders influences the migration success of juvenile salmon in the wild.

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Physicist awarded EU fellowship to explore the role of light in future computing

Ben John's research could lead to faster and more energy-efficient computing.

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How quicklime can be produced with elecricity – without losing quality

New research from the Industrial Doctoral school contributes to a greener steel industry.

Bild på doktoranden Van Minh Dinh i vit labbrock stående intill ett dragskåp, håller ett preparat i vänstra handen.
Catalytic system turns biomass waste to renewable chemical stock

Van Minh Dinh's doctoral thesis shows a new method to convert lignin into sustainable chemicals.

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The devastating impact of humans on biodiversity

Umeå researcher part of study showing that more and more plant and animal species are disappearing worldwide.

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Social simulations will assist in the policymaking process

Christian Kammler studies how social simulations help decision-makers understand their impact on people.

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Christiane Funk
Fascinated by the superpower of microalgae

Christiane Funk is passionate about small organisms with great potential for a more sustainable future.

Václava Hazuková, cellting water samples from an Arctic lake.
Peering through the ice to uncover the secrets of Arctic lakes

Václava Hazuková, KBC-Kempe postdoc, researches carbon storage in Arctic lakes.

Danielle Wilde
Co-creating resilient futures in the Arctic through food

Arctic Six Chair Danielle Wilde explores ways to reimagine the role of food and food practices in the Arctic.

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Science outreach events

Umeå University researchers disseminate their research outside the University through various events.

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Our faculty works actively to develop its interaction with the surrounding community.

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Are you applying for a position within the faculty? Here you can find relevant guidelines and forms.