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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

The Nordic cryoNET Symposium
Published: 2025-10-10

The cryoNET Symposium brought together 140 scientists committed to cryo-EM and cryo-ET research.

Climate change may increase the spread of neurotoxin in the oceans
Published: 2025-10-10

Researchers: "Raises serious concerns for the future"

“Molecular bodyguard” helps infections persist
Published: 2025-10-09

Key protein helps bacteria survive in the body and points to strategies for fighting persistent infections.

Abisko stay strengthens research on digital statehood
Published: 2025-10-07

Three days in Abisko brought new momentum to research – and a first encounter with the Arctic.

Researchers' card game teaches children about microorganisms
Published: 2025-10-06

Hope to spark curiosity about life beneath the water’s surface – with playful game cards.

Klas Markström appointed to the Swedish Research Council’s new committee
Published: 2025-10-03

The Committee for Engineering Sciences aims to meet the rapid development in the field.

Latest update: 2025-01-27