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Metamaterials and nanophotonics in Umeå
Published: 2026-08-11

METAmeet 2026 brought leading nanophotonics researchers together for three days of exchange.

Scientists identify the “point of no return” in dying leaves
Published: 2026-07-01

When levels of the amino acid arginine go down a leaf irrevocably ages a study in Nature Plants reveals.

Top physicists gather for Nobel Symposium at Umeå University
Published: 2026-06-29

From 29 June to 1 July, world leading physicists will gather in Umeå and discuss scientific breakthroughs.

Alexandre Bartel receives Nordea's Scientific Prize 2026
Published: 2026-06-18

Reveals vulnerabilities in software and develops tools that prevent attacks on digital systems.

Erik Elmroth receives Nordea's Innovation Prize 2026
Published: 2026-06-18

Nordea awards research on cloud technology delivering reliable solutions for critical societal functions.

Thawing permafrost may trigger overlooked carbon sink in rivers
Published: 2026-06-17

As permafrost thaws, rivers may absorb carbon dioxide by increased rock weathering, a study in Nature shows.

DNA boosts marine monitoring but cannot stand alone
Published: 2026-06-16

DNA methods add powerful insight to marine monitoring, but need to be combined with established approaches.

Potatoes benefit when two soil bacteria team up
Published: 2026-06-16

Combinations of beneficial soil bacteria could become a valuable tool for potato growers in the future.

Research to help create fairer electricity network tariffs
Published: 2026-06-15

New effect-based electricity network tariffs may hit some households harder.

Alejandro Haiek Coll at the Umeå School of Architecture receives collaboration award
Published: 2026-06-11

His projects combines architecture, research and civic engagement.

Umeå researchers take the lead in developing more understandable AI systems
Published: 2026-06-10

New book reveals how AI models’ decisions can be made understandable.

Long‑standing data challenge resolved, paving the way for faster and safer data management
Published: 2026-06-09

A new framework is transforming the way we work with data.

Using agricultural waste to clean wastewater
Published: 2026-06-08

Materials from biomass like coffee pulp, wood and sugarcane residues can remove contaminants from wastewater.

Umeå research project selected for IVA’s List for Research Impact 2026
Published: 2026-06-04

Growing interest in climate-smart food production – facility planned at Dåva.

Continuous cover forestry favour hair lichens
Published: 2026-06-01

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

Latest update: 2022-11-03