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Arctic Six fellow strengthens Arctic tourism research ties

Interdisciplinary cooperation highlights emerging challenges in Arctic tourism development.

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The Vice-Chancellor wishes you a happy summer

Vice-Chancellor Tora Holmberg sends a summer greeting to all students at Umeå University.

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Why do rival plants coexist?

Researchers have discovered that trees can act as mediators that balance competition between plants

Olivier Keech pekar på en skärm som visar Dåva.
Shrimp farming in Umeå featured on IVA’s List for Research Impact

Growing interest in climate-smart food production – facility planned at Dåva.

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Åse Tieva Appointed Director of UPL

On 1 July, Åse Tieva will take up the position of Director of the Centre for Educational Development.

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New Perspectives on Course and Programme Design

During the 2025–2026 academic year, UPL offered a workshop series on course and programme design.

Lejon Renman
Study shows how the fetal environment may reduce the risk of type 1 diabetes

The findings clarify how genetic and early-life environmental factors interact in autoimmune disease.

Ronia Anacoura
On language and identities in the Seychelles

Doctoral thesis highlights the importance of language in the construction of Seychellois identity.

En forskare som håller upp en avhandling framför en vägg med fler avhanlingar.
New Material Can Purify Water, Store Energy and Emit Light

Small amounts of metal adds new functionalities to established biomaterials.