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New genes behind chemical defence in aspen identified

Sara Rydman has identified several new genes linked to the formation of chemical defence compounds in aspen.

Emmanuelle Charpentier hedersmedborgare 2025
Emmanuelle Charpentier on the role of science in society

Today, it is more important than ever to show how research contributes to solving societal challenges.

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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.

Full list of Profiles and Features

Got to experience an international research environment in Sydney
Lana Hebib had the opportunity to go on a pre-doctoral visit to Australia.
Published: 2025-06-11
"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.
Published: 2025-06-10
"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.
Published: 2025-06-10
"Umeå was the perfect environment to study sustainability."
Meet Madeline Morales from the USA, recent graduate from the master's programme in environmental science.
Published: 2025-06-10
Collaborating across borders to make polar science matter
From the Umeå University campus, Kylie Owen coordinates European polar research.
Published: 2025-06-02
The writing that gets done together
WAG, the library's writing group for researchers, is an opportunity for planning, reflection and writing.
Published: 2025-05-26
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.
Published: 2025-05-23
Mathematics that can change the world
Mats G Larson’s research is shaping the future of cars, cities and robots through models and simulations.
Published: 2025-05-09
A day at work - EU research-project CoCo
We give you an insight in what goes on at the department of Political Science
Published: 2025-04-28
The importance of libraries
Artist Shubigi Rao emphasises the importance of libraries in many of her works.
Published: 2025-04-07
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
Published: 2025-04-03
Christiane Funk is fascinated by the superpower of microalgae
Christiane Funk is passionate about small organisms with great potential for a more sustainable future.
Published: 2025-03-31
A day at work - Convention in Chicago
A day in a life of a researcher in Peace and conflict studies
Published: 2025-03-24
Citizen science – a part of open science
Inviting the public in your research requires careful preparation, and the library can provide advice.
Published: 2025-03-21
Peering through the ice to uncover the secrets of Arctic lakes
Václava Hazuková, KBC-Kempe postdoc, researches carbon storage in Arctic lakes.
Published: 2025-03-11