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Profiles and Features

Mats G LarsonProfessor vid Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik
Mathematics that can change the world

Mats G Larson’s research is shaping the future of cars, cities and robots through models and simulations.

Alef dos Santos, postdoctor at the Department of Chemistry, studies biosignatures to prepare for future Mars missions.Alef dos Santos, postdoktor vid Kemiska institutionen, forskar på biosignaturer som kan användas för framtida Marsströvare.
Signs of life: he detects biosignatures in preparation for future Mars missions

Alef dos Santos studies microbes in extreme environments to find chemical traces of extraterrestrial life

Christiane Funk
Fascinated by the superpower of microalgae

Christiane Funk is passionate about small organisms with great potential for a more sustainable future.

Václava Hazuková, cellting water samples from an Arctic lake.
Peering through the ice to uncover the secrets of Arctic lakes

Václava Hazuková, KBC-Kempe postdoc, researches carbon storage in Arctic lakes.

Exchange student standing in the University Library
Lucía's return to Umeå: Rediscovering the perfect balance

Her advice to prospective students: embrace the opportunity for growth and new experiences.

Danielle Wilde
Co-creating resilient futures in the Arctic through food

Arctic Six Chair Danielle Wilde explores ways to reimagine the role of food and food practices in the Arctic.

Full list of Profiles and Features

Moyukh Chowdhury – One of the new voices of Global Health
After a Master’s degree in Public Health Moyukh Chowdhury from Bangladesh decided to stay in Sweden.
Published: 2021-03-09
Finding sustainable solutions takes a whole team of people
Johan Jansson studies the norms and attitudes that drive more environmentally sustainable consumption.
Published: 2021-02-26
With an ambition to influence policy
Sofia Lundberg combines research on public procurement with the task of leading USBE.
Published: 2021-02-26
EU Arctic Forum in the actual Arctic
The EU Arctic Forum gathered decision-makers and researchers in Umeå to discuss the future of the Arctic
Published: 2021-02-11
Sweden's new Arctic strategy lacking local input
The Minister of Foreign Affairs presented Sweden's new Arctic strategy at Umeå Arctic Forum.
Published: 2021-02-04
The Library is highlighting LGBTQI literature during Umepride
Highlighting LGBTQI literature during Umepride is part of the equal opportunities work.
Published: 2021-01-29
Understanding our first language
Learning more about children’s motor behaviour can help develop early diagnostics and improved interventions.
Published: 2021-01-22
Enabling research – research data for future use
Professor Per Ambrosiani and Sanna Isabel Ulfsparre, librarian in a talk about research data.
Published: 2021-01-19
Targeting cancer cells without affecting healthy cells
Francesca Aguilos work lies at the cutting edge of biomedical research and cancer.
Published: 2020-12-10
Glaucoma – the silent thief of sight
“Despite decades of research, we still don’t know exactly what causes the disease.”
Published: 2020-12-10
Open climate for groundbreaking research
Many testify that Umeå University has an ideal environment for interdisciplinary and innovative research.
Published: 2020-12-03
In order to develop good collaborations, we need to meet
Maria Nilsson is a professor of public health science and member of the UTRI steering committee.
Published: 2020-11-25
Sustainability and transformation require an interdisciplinary approach
Jon Moen is professor at EMG and steering group member in Umeå Transformation Research Initiative.
Published: 2020-11-20
Various perspectives on sustainability issues are necessary
Interview with Erland Mårald from the UTRI Steering Committee, Umeå Transformation Research Initiative.
Published: 2020-11-12
Changing one’s behaviour is the key to sustainable transition
Annika Nordlund is docent of psychology and steering group member in Umeå Transformation Research Initiative.
Published: 2020-11-11