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Discovery at Umeå University awarded 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Emmanuelle Charpentier has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

The Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation invests in infection medicine

The financial support is included in a national investment into Life Science.

Research news

Advanced security technology rarely used – researchers at Umeå University explain, and offer a solution
Published: 2026-02-17

Sabine Houy introduces a new automated solution to a complex problem.

Examining the innermost machinery of viruses
Published: 2026-02-12

Three‑dimensional ‘close‑ups’ inside an infected cell reveals how the virus factories are actually organized.

Tropical shrimp and fish could be grown sustainably in Umeå
Published: 2026-02-11

A new research project will use surplus heat from Dåva to farm shrimp and fish with a low carbon footprint.

Mentorship strengthens experienced nurses
Published: 2026-02-10

For mentorship to be sustainable over time, employers and management must provide clear support and structure.

Why methane surged in the early 2020s
Published: 2026-02-09

The covid-19 pandemic and the La Niña weather phenomenon are two of the underlying causes.

Reshaping gold leads to new electronic and optical properties
Published: 2026-02-02

Research on nanoporous gold could lead to more efficient chemical reactions in modern technology.

Investigates gut bacteria’s role in viral disease
Published: 2026-01-15

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

Large parts of the tropics overlooked in environmental research
Published: 2026-01-15

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

A bacterial toxin can counteract colorectal cancer growth
Published: 2026-01-14

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

New study shows how the cell repairs its recycling stations
Published: 2026-01-09

Molecular sensors that detect holes in lysosomal membranes for rapid repair have been identified.

DNA floating in air reveals the hidden past of ecosystems
Published: 2025-12-18

DNA captured on air filters acts as an ecological time capsule, according to a recent publication.

New Master’s programme tackles challenges in modern biology
Published: 2025-12-15

Advances in research technologies generate vast amounts of data. This has made bioinformaticians essential.

Cybersecurity researcher at Umeå University sweeps top global awards
Published: 2025-12-11

Award‑winning Professor Alexandre Bartel is recruiting.

Umeå University leads national research school on future cement materials
Published: 2025-12-11

A new research school has been granted SEK 35 million to develop more sustainable cement production.

Johan Trygg elected member of science academy
Published: 2025-12-03

Chemistry professor represents Umeå University in the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, IVA.