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Umeå Transformation Research Initiative (UTRI)

Umeå Transformation Research Initiative (UTRI) is a network that promotes discussion and interdisciplinary research collaborations for sustainable development at Umeå University. We create opportunities where everyone at Umeå University and external partners can meet for knowledge exchange and inspiration. With us, you can apply for funding to carry out activities and receive practical support for implementation. Welcome to join the UTRI community!

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Dealing with the polycrisis - UTRI annual conference

Welcome to Umeå Transformation Research Initiative's annual conference! 27 November 2025.

Björkstammar och björkblad.
Webinar series on energy transitions

Greening the economy? - Critical dialogues on energy transitions in the Bothnia region.

News, Profiles and Features

Here you find news and features from umu.se concerning the areas of climate, sustainable change and the global goals included in Agenda 2030.
En talare står framför en powerpoint och pratar.
How Sweden’s new innovation program aims to drive sustainable societal transformation

Half a billion SEK in funding calls and a new way of working for researchers.

Två personer som sitter med datorer och block och skriver. Grupparbete.
Join for a research visit to Vasa and Holmön!

Discuss the green transition together with colleagues and expand your network with the Bothnia region.

Karin Lexén
A balance between natural resources and industrial development

Can we balance natural resources and justice in northern Sweden's green transition?

En grupp människor som står i ett rum
Focus on interdisciplinarity for a sustainable transition

Researchers from different disciplines met at UTRI's first annual conference.

3D-printed material samples made from various industrial waste materials by Julio Diarte Almada in BioFormLab
Funding for new solutions using biomass in cement 3D-printing

A research project on innovative solutions using biomass in cement 3D-printing has been granted funding.

Porträttbild på Björn-Ola Linnér i naturen.
Exploring Structures, Surprises, and Sparks in Transformative Change

Meet the keynote speaker of the UTRI conference, Professor Björn-Ola Linnér.

Daniel Metcalfe
Arctic Six project will reveal forests’ role in climate change

Daniel Metcalfe will initiate a research project on measuring carbon stocks and fluxes in Arctic forests.

Climate researcher with an ethical approach

Maria Nilsson is passionate about spreading facts so climate decisions do not threaten human health.

How do we make sure the transformation is just and fair?

Camilla Sandström’s research on climate and environmental policy landed her a UNESCO professorship.

Project coordinator for UTRI

Alexandra Haglund
Project coordinator
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