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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.

80 years of enchanting stories from Moominvalley

Tove Jansson’s Moomin stories turn 80 years old and continue to charm new generations of readers.

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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

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