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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.

Latest news

Umeå skyline med umeälven i förgrunden. Norrsken på himlen.
Space weather in focus as experts gather in Umeå

Scientists, engineers and policymakers will meet at European Space Weather Week 27-31 October.

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Laser can detect chemical weapons and bacteria in seconds

New method provides an early indication of danger in conflict zones.

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Join the northern lights photo contest

The photo competition is part of the European Space Weather Week - submit your entry by 15 October.

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Climate change may increase the spread of neurotoxin in the oceans

Researchers: "Raises serious concerns for the future"

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Researchers' card game teaches children about microorganisms

Hope to spark curiosity about life beneath the water’s surface – with playful game cards.

Klas Markström
Klas Markström appointed to the Swedish Research Council’s new committee

The Committee for Engineering Sciences aims to meet the rapid development in the field.

Latest features

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He reveals the chemistry of life at nanoscales with X-rays

Andrey Shchukarev, manager of the XPS-platform, developed a pioneering method to fast-freeze wet samples

Mats G LarsonProfessor vid Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik
Mathematics that can change the world

Mats G Larson’s research is shaping the future of cars, cities and robots through models and simulations.

Christiane Funk
Fascinated by the superpower of microalgae

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

Events

Rasmus Öberg, Experimental Physics
Fri
24
Oct
Rasmus Öberg, Experimental Physics
Time 13:00 - 17:00 24 October 13:00 - 17:00
Place Aula Anatomica.

Defence of doctoral thesis. Spotlighting the Killer: Detecting harmful chemical and biological agents using optical spectroscopy.

Did you ever listen to space? A presentation about sound, data, and space weather
Wed
29
Oct
Did you ever listen to space? A presentation about sound, data, and space weather
Time 19:45 - 21:15 29 October 19:45 - 21:15
Place Idun, Folkets hus, Umeå

Other. Welcome to a fascinating presentation with two experts in space data, space weather, and sonification.

November

Mouna Rafei, Experimental Physics
Fri
21
Nov
Mouna Rafei, Experimental Physics
Time 09:00 - 13:00 21 November 09:00 - 13:00
Place KBE301, Lilla hörsalen.

Defence of doctoral thesis. “Pioneering Non-Precious Metal Catalysts for Sustainable Water Electrolysis” – From Development to Utilization.

Chanrith Phoeurk, Chemistry
Wed
26
Nov
Chanrith Phoeurk, Chemistry
Time 26 November at 13:00 until 28 November at 17:00 26 November at 13:00 until 28 November at 17:00
Place Stora Hörsalen (KBE303), KBC-huset.

Defence of doctoral thesis. Structure and Function of Bombyx mori cocoonase and Escherichia coli adenylate kinase.

UTRI Conference 2025: Dealing with the polycrisis
Thu
27
Nov
UTRI Conference 2025: Dealing with the polycrisis
Time 08:00 - 16:30 27 November 08:00 - 16:30
Place Vardagsrummet

Conference. Welcome to Umeå Transformation Research Initiatives' annual conference!

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Science outreach events

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

Collaborate with us

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

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