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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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Continuous cover forestry favour hair lichens

Hair lichens are important in coniferous forest ecosystems and are favoured by continous cover forestry.

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Ice may release more iron than climate models predict

Most people think of ice as frozen and lifeless, but research at Umeå University shows the opposite.

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Crisis communication, healthcare at home and future mobility

The UID26 degree show exhibits design across healthcare, mobility, sustainability, and everyday life.

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Same data, different conclusions

A new study in Nature measures how much published results depend on the person analyzing the data.

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New molecules breakthrough in fight against antibiotic resistance

Researchers at Umeå University among others have developed a new class of compunds with antibacterial effect.

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Rasmus Öberg awarded for best thesis

Rasmus Öberg has been awarded the Oseen Medal by Svenska Fysikersamfundet his doctoral thesis.

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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

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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.

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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.