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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

Advanced coatings boost the competitiveness of solar thermal energy
Published: 2025-05-15

Solar thermal collectors are taking on fossil energy sources – thanks to a new type of coating.

Can we engineer nature to save it? Bold ideas in a public lecture
Published: 2025-05-14

Can synthetic biology help restore collapsing ecosystems? Join Ricard Solé's public talk May 22 Aula Nordica.

Mathematics that can change the world
Mats G Larson’s research is shaping the future of cars, cities and robots through models and simulations.
Published: 2025-05-09
Umeå's creative heart beats extra fast
Published: 2025-05-08

It's time for graduation exhibitions and events for all those interested in design, art and architecture.

Polish your IceLab postdoc project proposal at a hackathon May 14
Published: 2025-05-06

Project Proposal Hackathon May 14 for IceLab–Kempestiftelserna postdoc call. Open to all disciplines.

Umeå University ready for European collaboration
Published: 2025-05-06

On 1 May, it was announced that Umeå University will become a member of the European alliance EC2U.

Latest update: 2025-01-27