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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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Researchers receive doctoral students via MSCA Doctoral Network

Nicolò Maccaferri, Aleksandra Foltynowicz and Katarina Wulff get doctoral student funding via EU programme.

Left: Carla M. BrunnerRight: Ajay Poonia
Metamaterials make the unexpected possible

Who has not dreamed of an invisibility cloak? The potential of metamaterials inspires researchers worldwide.

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A few minutes of freezing can change the fate of iron in nature

Ice is not a passive freezer, it affects iron minerals in a warmer climate with frequent freeze-thaw-cycles.

Bild i laboratoriet: George Westmeijer med sina handledare Johan Wikner och Linda sandblad
Tiny microbes give big insights into the Baltic Sea

In an interdisciplinary project, George Westmeijer is building an image library of microbes in the Baltic Sea.

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Space physicist Asta Pellinen-Wannberg receives international award

Recognized for her efforts to promote women in a male-dominated field.

Tora Holmberg, Lars Lejonborg, Nilsson, Lotta Edholm
Minister for Research visits the University Following Launch of New Quantum Technology Strategy

The Swedish Government launched A new quantum technology strategy and visited Umeå University.

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.

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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.