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Konrad AbramowiczUniversitetslektor vid Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistikRoll: Prefekt
From Erasmus student to head of department – with internationalisation as a driving force

Konrad Abramowicz came to Umeå as an exchange student in 2006 and chose to stay at the University.

Hsing-Fen TuPostdoktor vid Institutionen för tillämpad utbildningsvetenskap
From Max Planck to Umeå University – meet Hsing-Fen Tu

The researcher Hsing-Fen Tu is passionate about neuroscience, active learning and learning methods.

Student standing by the campus pond at Umeå University
"I was looking for the experience of a university town where students are everywhere"

Meet Lūcija from Latvia, recent graduate from the master's programme in plant and forest biotechnology.

A man standing in front of a wooden bench.
"Teachers give you space to think for yourself and bring in your own experiences"

Meet Fabio from Germany, recent graduate from the master's programme in crisis management and peacebuilding.

Kylie Owen står i mörkblå vinterjacka och ljusblå mössa och ler mot kameran. I bakgrunden syns en spegelblank sjö, snö och ett berg.
Collaborating across borders to make polar science matter

From the Umeå University campus, Kylie Owen coordinates European polar research.

En kvinna som står i en lagerlokal med många hyllor.
Research in sustainability put to use at global company

Helena landed a job right after her PhD – now she’s driving sustainability efforts in the industry.

Full list of Profiles and Features

Alpine ecosystems under the microscope
Maja Sundqvist is studying nature in a slow-changing climate by using natural variations in altitude.
Published: 2018-07-03
En route to a sustainable university town
A cycle superhighway, electric cargo bikes and a bus stop hub. Sustainable Umeå coming along.
Published: 2018-07-02
Umeå – a part of the Arctic
What is the Arctic? Opinions differ. But Västerbotten counts as the Swedish Arctic.
Published: 2018-07-02
The student rising – political activism past and present
‘Welcome to the left-wing university’. An echo from revolutionary and activist times gone by.
Published: 2018-06-29
With Sami health in mind
Indigenous peoples' health is generally worse, still Swedish law prohibits ethnicity comparisons.
Published: 2018-06-29
New contaminants emerge due to global warming
Due to climate change, known and unknown infectious diseases lie in wait, and communities must be prepared.
Published: 2018-06-29
Hassan passed the test
Hassan Baqer was one of the first to pass the proficiency test for medical doctors at Umeå University.
Published: 2018-06-28
Population studies in the hinterland
Researchers Doris and Dean Carson challenge the traditional view of the hinterland through their research.
Published: 2018-06-28
Democracy through architecture
Architecture is an important part of democracy and the key to stimulate democratic processes.
Published: 2018-06-27
Truthfulness wins the election
The party delivering the most credible description of reality is likely to win the next election.
Published: 2018-06-27
Language – the key to influence
Swedish pupils are knowledgeable about society and social issues. But do they turn into proactive citizens?
Published: 2018-06-27
How trolls will affect the election
Fake new, made viral via social media, will affect the 2018 Swedish general election.
Published: 2018-06-26
The electoral system decides the winner
Klas Markström studies how election system setups affect the results.
Published: 2018-06-25
Democracy is no guarantee of peace
Democracy is often an important part of making peace, even if the road there can be violent.
Published: 2018-06-25