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Of mice and (wo)men and molecules – at the forefronts of research on anorexia nervosa

At Umeå University, a multi-front battle is underway to combat anorexia nervosa.

Michel Rouleau-DickPostdoktor vid Juridiska institutionenAnknuten som postdoktor till Centrum för transdisciplinär AI

Arctic sovereignty through international law and AI perspectives

Arctic Six Fellow Michel Rouleau-Dick wants include and develop international law and AI in a changing Arctic.

Dorothee BohnPostdoktor vid Institutionen för geografiEnhet: Geografi

Arctic Six Fellow wants to explore relations in northern sparsely populated areas

Arctic Six Fellow Dorothee Bohn seeks to explore human-nature relations in regional development.

“A place full of opportunities” – Rico Krause, international student at Umeå University

Studying abroad, a path to personal and academic development.

Graduate course an experiment in reimagining science

IceLab Camp: a graduate course and an experiment in how scientific collaboration happens.

Undisciplined curiosity drives versatile Inge-Bert Täljedal

Academia, politics, philosophy, culture, religion. Inge-Bert Täljedal's commitment spans a wide range of areas

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ROBUST portrait: Karl Johan Bonnedahl

On strong sustainability, social innovation and the existential dimension of research work.

Published: 2021-12-01

“All life is problem solving”

In his research Frank Figge tackles sustainability issues crucial for the future of mankind.

Published: 2021-11-15

Is ‘Lagom’ part of degrowth?

Fika Pitch on how the concept of 'lagom' in a Swedish context can be seen from a degrowth perspective.

Published: 2021-11-15

I saw the need for public health intervention

Cartrine Anyango, PhD student at the Department of epidemiology and global health, want to make difference.

Published: 2021-11-04

From subject teacher to professor

Maria Rönnlund, new professor of educational work, has studied pupils’ participation and influence at school.

Published: 2021-10-28

How sport is organised affects society

How do sport organisations distribute power and resources? Read interview with professor Josef Fahlén.

Published: 2021-10-25

They strengthen the academic environment with new perspectives

Newly recruited associate professors from four countries strengthen Umeå School of Architecture.

Published: 2021-10-20

ROBUST portrait: Quang Evansluong

On societal challenges in Sweden and Vietnam and being a researcher with a multicultural background.

Published: 2021-10-13

“We need to stop telling women to step up”

If you ask Ann Öhman, the uneven gender distribution in academia is no insoluble problem.

Published: 2021-10-12

Fearless and ground-breaking environmental economist

Runar Brännlund, one of Umeå University’s most outspoken voices is preparing to draw back.

Published: 2021-10-06

Studying the interplay between host cell and pathogen

Barbara Sixt wants to know how human cells can fight pathogenic bacteria.

Published: 2021-10-04

Head of the Arctic Research School

Arctic Centre welcomes our new colleague Linda Lundmark.

Published: 2021-10-01

Visiting professor André de Roos shakes up established ideas in theoretical ecology

Mathematicians call him ecologist, ecologists a mathematician. André is a comfortable interdisciplinaire.

Published: 2021-09-29

Sustainable for Arctic forest owners

Biodiversity has become more important for forest owners in the north, but the reason is still unknown.

Published: 2021-09-27

International collaboration leads to a firm foundation

International collaboration leads to strong research of high quality within the research programme EcoChange.

Published: 2021-09-24