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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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Sustainable design for the future goes beyond individual needs

Researcher Johan Redström challenges the traditional view of design and who it is really for.

Published: 2024-05-06

Understanding plant signaling systems for more resilient crops

Åsa Strand wants to develop robust crops to ensure food security for the world's population.

Published: 2024-04-17

Building Bridges Through Erasmus+

Umeå University's Erasmus+ Collaboration with Ukrainian and Moldovan Higher Education Institutions.

Published: 2024-03-20

Why Umeå?

Matheus Souza is our Phd-student from Brasil. He gives his views on his new city and workplace.

Published: 2024-03-19

Why Umeå?

Rika Rostika is our Phd-student from Indonesia. She gives her views on her new city and workplace.

Published: 2024-03-19

Lilian Madureira Teles

Master student about her internship at the Council of European Municipalities and Regions

Published: 2024-03-14

From a techy childhood to a multinational tech company

Thomas Nilsson, former computing science student and PhD student, talks about his career path in an interview.

Published: 2024-03-08

PhD Day - an old tradition in a new guise

A recurring success for scientific networking

Published: 2024-03-05

Physics meets magic as Nicolò Maccaferri tames the light

His research lays the foundation for the light-operated and energy-efficient computers of the future.

Published: 2024-01-24

Winner of the Parliaments essay Award 2023

A day at work of Elsa Karlsson Gustafsson

Published: 2024-01-11

Behind the scenes

Turning challenging moments into growth opportunities.

Published: 2023-12-06

Research trip in Mostar

A Day at work for Matheus Souza, doctoral student in Peace and conflict studies

Published: 2023-11-27

Rector Sofia Lundberg leaves USBE after “some fantastic years”

At the end of this year, she will hand the reigns over and return to being a professor of economics.

Published: 2023-11-22

Jörgen Rutegård: "I want to do some kind of good"

Improving healthcare in low-income countries will reduce maternal mortality and complications from surgery.

Published: 2023-11-20

Goal: increased knowledge about the climate and associated health risks

Maria Nilsson is passionate about spreading facts so climate decisions do not threaten human health.

Published: 2023-11-14