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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

Scientists uncover widespread clearcutting of old Swedish forests
Published: 2022-11-14

Between 2003 and 2019 almost a fourth of Sweden's last old unprotected natural forests have disappeared.

Scientists: Madagascar’s unique biodiversity in grave danger
Published: 2022-12-02

Overexploitation negatively affects the majority of the island's animals and plants.

SciLifeLab Site Umeå celebrates!
Published: 2023-08-28

September 11, SciLifeLab site Umeå celebrates with an event around infrastructures and life science.

Seismic signals allow researchers to see under river ice
Published: 2020-08-18

River scientists report detailed measurements of sediment movement and water level in an ice-covered river.

SEK 12 million for two AI projects at Umeå University
Published: 2021-01-12

Johanna Björklund and Simon Lindgren investigate how digital communication and political bots affect society.

SEK 24 million to research on tuberculosis and antibiotic resistance
Published: 2018-09-10

Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection causes approximately nine million new cases of tuberculosis each year.

SEK nine million for research into popular science visualisation of the atmosphere
Published: 2021-01-12

Madelen Bodin's project will contribute to young people's education and create interest in science.

Selection drives functional evolution of large enzyme families
Published: 2013-09-11

The study shows how natural selection drives functional evolution of a large protein family in conifer trees.

Seven spin-of companies from Umeå university on international AI map
Published: 2020-11-19

Seven spin-off companies from Umeå university on the first European AI Startup Landscape Map.

Several spin-off companies take part in international AI conference
Published: 2020-11-11

Research companies based on technology for AI at Sweden Innovation Days.

Several Umeå researchers participated in the national space meeting in Lund
Published: 2022-08-04

Maria Hamrin, docent in space plasma physics, is chair of the Swedish Space Scientists' Collaboration Group.

She wants to explore the mysteries of life
Published: 2016-08-11

Natuschka Lee is looking for the for the origins of life and trying to understand how life has developed.

Skytteanska samfundet prize to Nils Skoglund
Published: 2019-04-18

Kungl. Skytteanska Samfundet has chosen to give Nils Skoglund the organisation’s prize of SEK 40,000.

Small-scale X-rays challenge the large electron accelerators
Published: 2021-02-26

Physicist László Veisz, significantly reduces the divergence of laser-driven X-ray radiation

Social ties can help increase salary for low-wage workers
Published: 2022-12-15

Having social ties to highly educated colleagues increases the chances of getting a better paid position.