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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
Associate professor
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Sara-Lena Brännström
Administrator, communications officer
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News about research

KBC Stafetten 2026 – snow in the face, teamwork, and high spirit!
Published: 2026-03-05

The 2026 version of the annual KBC relay unites the Umeå Campus in a sporty, creative and festive winter day.

Virginia Dignum: “We need a more mature conversation about AI”
Published: 2026-03-04

The AI professor's new book, The AI Paradox, is receiving international attention.

Can Public Procurement Make Food More Local?
Published: 2026-02-27

When public purchasing becomes a tool for sustainable food system change.

Help shape the EC2U Science Contest 2026 – submit your questions
Published: 2026-02-27

Students, staff and the public can submit questions, answered live by researchers on 20 May in Turku, Finland.

Umeå first city in Sweden to use responsible AI in combined heat and power
Published: 2026-02-26

Umeå University and Umeå Energi in new collaboration.

Advanced security technology rarely used – researchers at Umeå University explain, and offer a solution
Published: 2026-02-17

Sabine Houy introduces a new automated solution to a complex problem.

Latest update: 2025-01-27