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Research at Faculty of Science and Technology

The faculty's research spans a wide range of fields and is world-leading in several areas. With research at the highest international level, the faculty contributes to addressing society's major challenges – from climate change to groundbreaking innovations in artificial intelligence and sustainable materials.

Research highlights

Here are some current research areas and collaborations at the faculty.
Green transition

Umeå University conducts intensive research on technological solutions for the transition to a greener world.

The revolutionary CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing tool

CRISPR-Cas9 was discovered here by Emmanuelle Charpentier, recipient of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

Cancer research saving lives

Oncology is the study of tumour diseases and their treatment.

Infection biology

Umeå University is at the international forefront in the research area of infection biology.

Umeå Centre for Architecture, Design and the Arts

UmArts is the Research Centre for Architecture, Design and the Arts at Umeå University.

Meet our scientists

Our scientist are keen to share their science in many ways: interviews, lectures, features and science outreach events.

Read more about the research at our Faculty

Which projects are run? How are the researchers grouped? What technology do our researchers have access to?

Contact

Robert Johansson
Other position, associate professor
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Sara-Lena Brännström
Administrator, communications officer
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News about research

Moving the faculty forward together
Published: 2025-08-27

New dean and deputy dean aim to strenghten both research and education in science and technology.

Global climate issues through an Arctic lens
Published: 2025-08-21

Umeå’s Arctic research at the centre of international dialogue on the climate’s future.

Engaging workshop on the Energy Districts of the Future
Published: 2025-08-21

Engaging workshop on how future cities can produce more energy than they consume.

Found her home in the technology industry where there is a need for diversity
She didn't think maths was for her, but it was her self-image that stood in her way. Now she is a UX designer.
Published: 2025-08-20
New research facility allows scientists to watch molecules in action
Published: 2025-08-20

New facility at Umeå Plant Science Centre opens up possibilities for research at the single molecule scale.

Sweden’s most powerful laser delivers record-short light pulses
Published: 2025-08-15

For the first time, the Umeå researchers have demonstrated the full capabilities of their large-scale laser.

Latest update: 2025-01-27