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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.

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

Studying abroad, a path to personal and academic development.

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Graduate course an experiment in reimagining science

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

Inge-Bert Täljedahl
Undisciplined curiosity drives versatile Inge-Bert Täljedal

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

Full list of Profiles and Features

Kiran Aziz, Fairtax Researcher
Short interview with Kiran Aziz, FairTax researcher
Published: 2018-11-20
A collaboration worth building on
The Co-op model helps students to combine studies with job placements at regional construction companies.
Published: 2018-11-20
The biomedicine student who got on the plane to Umeå
"The course starts tomorrow!" Henry Bwanika just got on the plane to Umeå to start his student life.
Published: 2018-11-19
Dyslexia doesn’t stop me
Given the right support, dyslexia is no hindrance. Just ask Johanna Lundström who studies architecture.
Published: 2018-11-19
Mountain-crossing climate research
The Abisko research station is popular among researchers from all over the world for studying climate change.
Published: 2018-11-16
A place to meet for many expressions
Among workplaces at the University, Bildmuseet contemporary art museum stands out somewhat.
Published: 2018-11-15
Sustainable trio of perspectives
They have different methods at their departments to help shape the future through sustainable development.
Published: 2018-11-13
Ahmad Hussein
He leads the fast track for newcomer teachers. Read more about Ahmad Hussein's journey into Swedish society.
Published: 2018-11-12
WHO Director-General recommends public health studies
Dr. Tedros, WHO Director-General and honorary doctor at Umeå University, urges studies in health.
Published: 2018-11-02
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