Umeå University turns 60
Umeå University was established in 1965. This portrait is one of several that tells the story of what the University has meant to individuals, society, and our world during its first 60 years.
NEWS When Nils Eriksson left the world of industry and healthcare to try something new. Life took an unexpected turn, love led him to Umeå University. In this interview he reflects on a time before email, when smoke lingered in the corridors, and shares what his years at the university ultimately meant to him.
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Umeå University was established in 1965. This portrait is one of several that tells the story of what the University has meant to individuals, society, and our world during its first 60 years.
Over nearly four decades at Umeå University, Nils Eriksson has played a key role in shaping both teaching and research. He has driven initiatives that have fueled development and innovation. Through efforts like digital examinations and pedagogical certification, he has demonstrated how small steps can spark significant change.
Name: Nils Eriksson
Age: 66
Lives in: East side of Umeå
Lives with: Karin
Worked as: Teacher, researcher, educational leader
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