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The following rules state the procedures for the election and appointment of members and deputy members, including the Dean and Deputy Dean, to the Faculty Boards for the period from 1 July 2021 to...

Umeå University takes a favourable view of teaching staff at the University, and companies in which they are active (i.e. within research and education), being given the opportunity – under regulat...

The aim of this policy is to institutionalise a long-term, structured and strategic approach to professional and career development; strengthen the University’s ability to develop and respond to...

This plan describes the activities Umeå University conducts to increase the scope of European Union research funding and strengthen the University’s position within the EU. In addition to the EU’s...

This policy sets out Umeå University’s view on management and leadership as well as its expectations on managers and leaders at the University – including heads of department and other academic...

These procedures describe Umeå University’s whistleblower function. They outline the University’s reporting channels and how follow-up cases are to be processed by the authorised office.

The instruction for the Council for Research Infrastructure at Umeå University (henceforth also called “RIS”) specifies the council’s composition, responsibilities, and ways of working.

Umeå University’s appointments procedure for teachers (FS 1.1-939-24), regulates teaching categories, qualification requirements, assessment criteria for recruitments and promotions, and the extern...

This rule regulates scholarships instituted and disbursed by Umeå University. Umeå University can institute scholarships for education, postdoctoral qualifications and travel. Educational...

The purpose of the Procedures for alcohol and drugs is to ensure an alcohol-free and drug-free work and study environment. Staff and students who exhibit signs of alcohol- or drug-related ill healt...