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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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How to produce hydrogen more efficiently

Researchers have found a way to improve catalysts that make emission-free hydrogen.

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Spectroscopy expert appointed honorary doctor

Professor Kevin K. Lehmann from the University of Virginia: "I have always followed my curiosity."

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One single rule helps explain life on Earth

The discovery will help to understand why species are spread the way they are across the planet.

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New AI research secures privacy

Sonakshi Garg shows that privacy is not a barrier to progress.

Umeå Plant Science Centre, växtforskning Jian-Feng Mao
New computational tool helps to identify long non-coding RNAs

Better identification of plant-specific long non-coding RNAs allows comparisons across species.

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Record number of doctoral theses at the department of computing science

"A remarkable evidence of our thriving research environment", says Frank Drewes, Head of the Department.

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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.

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.

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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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Work with us

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