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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

Has her heart with women affected by violence in Congo – receives medal

Ellinor Ädelroth is awarded Umeå University's Medal of Merit for her scientific and humanitarian work.

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“The most exciting full-time activity of my life”

What is like to study at the Umeå School of Architecture? Interview with master's student Frida Block.

Published: 2023-05-25

Umeå Arts Campus is sparkling with creativity in preparation for graduation exhibitions

Umeå Arts Campus is buzzing with life before the degree exhibitions. Follow some of the students.

Published: 2023-05-22

How do we make sure the transformation is just and fair?

Camilla Sandström’s research on climate and environmental policy landed her a UNESCO professorship.

Published: 2023-05-17

New professor in population studies at Umeå University

Anna Baranowska-Rataj is a new Professor in Population Studies specialising in register-based research.

Published: 2023-04-19

"My time at Umeå University helped me achieve my career goals"

Alumnus Asim Mehmood from Pakistan hopes to make a long-lasting impact in his community and beyond.

Published: 2023-03-08

Ukrainian student Sergiy Borodin received donated funds

Student Sergiy Borodin fled Ukraine and got a place as an exchange student in Umeå.

Published: 2023-02-22

Fellowship in Wales increases knowledge in pelvic surgery

Read about Martin Rutegård and how he describe the life in Wales, where he will spend a year on a fellowship.

Published: 2023-02-16

"I feel quite satisfied with what I leave behind"

Hand surgery attracted to a life in the north.

Published: 2023-01-25

With focus on indigenous people’s involvement in international politics

Luke Laframboise is a doctoral student in Sami studies, focusing on indigenous politics and Arctic relations.

Published: 2022-12-16

"Important discoveries are waiting in the gaps between disciplines"

Rickard Sjöberg moves between academic disciplines, but says he often realizes that the gap isn't so wide.

Published: 2022-12-14

Advanced microscope provides frozen snapshots at atomic level

Umeå's cryo-electron microscope attracts students and researchers from all over the world.

Published: 2022-11-30

Learning about protein aggregates to solve the riddle of ALS

Peter Andersen has found mechanisms that may make it possible to treat or even prevent it.

Published: 2022-11-28

André Mateus researches the interaction between gut flora and drugs

André Mateus researches how drugs and the microbiome in the human gut work together.

Published: 2022-11-22

How the body is affected by sleep deprivation and darkness

Maria Nordin, associate professor of psychology, explains why sleep is so important for our health.

Published: 2022-11-09

I believe in team thinking and collaboration

The interest in science led into a world where collaboration is the key to success.

Published: 2022-10-19