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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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“Set many alarm clocks and return to a normal school day routine"

Raman Ali, Master’s programme in industrial engineering and management, on studying remotely.

Published: 2020-04-07

Chasing unusual bacterial toxins

Professor Teresa Frisan is researching how so-called genotoxins affect mammalian cells.

Published: 2020-03-24

Umeå professor part in prestigious commission on Arctic Health

Read Arcum's interview on how Arctic health issues can be highlighted, and Umu:s unique work with the Arctic.

Published: 2020-03-23

Using ethics to shape AI in the best interest of humans

Virigina Dignum was inaugurated Professor of Social and Ethical Artificial Intelligence in 2019.

Published: 2020-03-18

Reliable cyber-physical systems for everyone's safety

In 2019 Zonghua Gu was installed as professor in technology in autonomous systems at Umeå University.

Published: 2020-03-16

Royal medal for her fight for women’s rights

Professor emerita Ellinor Ädelroth has been awarded for her significant humanitarian contributions.

Published: 2020-03-05

So much more edible food can be saved

The gastronomy programme is collaborating with a waste company to change behaviours and reduce food wastage.

Published: 2020-02-26

Algorithms that generate algorithms

Paolo Bientinesi was installed as professor for High-Performance Computing in 2019.

Published: 2020-02-25

Mixed forests are the future

Properly mixed forests are more valuable than the present-day monoculture, according to Micael Jonsson.

Published: 2020-02-24

The birth of sustainable development

Ulf Holmgren on the UN report "Our common future" which was crucial to viewpoints on sustainability.

Published: 2020-02-24

Future people in our hands

The idea of sustainability takes future people into account. But who are they? Kalle Grill seeks answers.

Published: 2020-02-20

New book about the Arctic as portrayed in children's literature

Interview with co-editor Maria Lindgren Leavenworth on the new book about the Arctic in Children's literature.

Published: 2020-02-14

Serious health consequences

Peter Byass is one of the Umeå researchers that contribute to the Lancet Countdown global health report.

Published: 2020-02-13

From filthy industry to eco-friendly company

Ann-Kristin Bergquist studies the development of climate transitions in trade and industry.

Published: 2020-02-13

Genetically modified fish assisting in the fight against cancer

Marléne Landström's research could lead to better treatment and more effective drugs to treat prostate cancer.

Published: 2020-02-10