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Interest in Umeå University’s international programmes at record levels

40.9% more applicants for international master's programmes for autumn 2026, the highest figure since 2011.

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Call for Arctic Six Chairs 2026

Apply to become an Arctic Six Chair 2026! Deadline is 20 March, 2026.

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The Arctic is the planet’s early warning system

Rapid changes in the Arctic reveal how climate shifts in the far north affect the entire planet.

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Investigates gut bacteria’s role in viral disease

Nazar Beirag’s study is an interdisciplinary project within the ‘Excellence by Choice’ programme.

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New chair of the Industrial Doctoral School steering group

Thomas Olofsson wants to continue developing the doctoral school’s unique breadth and strong collaboration.

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Large parts of the tropics overlooked in environmental research

Colder and drier regions receive less attention – yet are often hit harder by climate change.

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A bacterial toxin can counteract colorectal cancer growth

A toxin by cholera bacteria can inhibit the growth of colorectal cancer without causing damage to the body.

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Plastic particles increase inflammation and cross barriers

There is a connection between ´microscopic plastic particles and inflammatory intestine diseases.

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Discovery on how aggressive breast cancer controls protein production

A mechanism that increases our understanding of how breast tumours grow and adapt has been discovered.