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Welcome to the official page of Umeå University, the flagship institution of higher education in northern Sweden. www.ec2u.eu

Umeå University - with over 37,000 registered students and 4,600 employees - is alive with enthusiasm, curiosity and fresh ideas. We have a strong international and multicultural presence with students, teachers and researchers from all over the world. Umeå University is one of the largest providers of higher education in Sweden and we are dedicated to offering a broad and attractive range of acad

emic disciplines in a stimulating environment. We carry out cutting-edge international research within ageing and population studies, infections, and plant and forest biotechnology. Umeå University is among the best young universities in the world according to recent, highly-respected rankings tables. In addition, we are among the global elite in several academic areas. Our objective is to maintain a strong international position as one of Sweden's leading universities. We are a member of The European Campus of City-Universities (EC2U), pioneering alliance of 9 European universities and over 60 local partners working together to build a new model of university life: human-centred, collaborative, and sustainable.

24/08/2026

Big news for brain research in Umeå!🧠 🎉

Seven research projects at Umeå University have received 9 million kronor from the Swedish Brain Foundation (Hjärnfonden), as part of its allocation of SEK 190 million to 122 research projects across Sweden. Umeå's share of national funding has grown to 4.7%, the highest it's ever been. 📈

"This is a clear recognition of the high quality of our brain research — and it shows our researchers are doing well in the competition," Katrine Riklund, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Umeå University.

What does this mean in practice?
💡 Real progress toward better diagnostics and treatment for brain diseases — research that could one day change lives.
👏 Huge congratulations to all the researchers involved!
👇 Read more in the article below:
https://www.umu.se/en/news/the-swedish-brain-foundation-invests-in-brainpower-in-umea_12182461/

21/08/2026

From words to action in climate education ♻️🌐

Students learn a great deal about the climate, but that knowledge does not always lead to action. In a new project, Johanna Lönngren, Associate Professor at the Department of Science and Mathematics Education, will investigate how climate education can be designed to drive greater change.

“The problem is that teaching focuses on developing knowledge, rather than on how it can be used to bring about actual change,” says Johanna Lönngren.

👉 Read more: https://www.umu.se/en/news/from-words-to-action-in-climate-education_12182868/

19/08/2026

Hybrid work improves the work experience – particularly for women 💻

The transition to hybrid work has improved the psychosocial work environment among white-collar employees, according to new research from Umeå University. Positive effects include more accessible leadership, greater autonomy over work tasks, and an increased ability to complete work within regular working hours.

“Many organisations offer employees the opportunity to work remotely, but the debate remains active and there is still a lack of research-based guidance on how hybrid work should best be designed. We hope that our findings will support organisations in continuing to develop effective hybrid work arrangements,” says Caroline Corneliusson, doctoral student at the Department of Epidemiology and Global Health at Umeå University, and co-author of the study.

🔗 Click on the link in the comments to read the full story.

17/08/2026

How can a research period abroad contribute to your professional development? 🌍🤔

Maria Eriksson, Associate Professor at the Department of Plant Physiology, has been awarded a sabbatical grant from the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research that will take her to the pretigious University of Cambridge this autumn. There, she will work alongside leading researchers, develop new methods and build international networks.

Read about Maria's upcoming stay in the United Kingdom and get inspired by the opportunities that international mobility can offer teachers and researchers at Umeå University.
👉 https://www.umu.se/en/news/maria-eriksson-on-the-research-taking-her-to-cambridge_12181699/

14/08/2026

Why do our cells lose their ability to keep proteins in check as we age, and what happens when this system begins to fail? 🔬

Andreas Kohler, Assistant Professor at the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics, is uncovering the quality control mechanisms inside mitochondria, research that could impact how we understand ageing and open new paths to preventing diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

🔗Click on the link in the comments to read the full feature story.

10/08/2026

Our academic core values, with academic freedom at their heart, form the foundation of our work. At Umeå University, we strive to build a more democratic society and uphold the values we ourselves create through dialogue on common approaches in our day-to-day work.

💙 Learn more about what we stand for:
www.umu.se/en/about-umea-university/our-core-values/

03/08/2026

🎉 Did you know? The story of Umeå University didn't start in 1965.

🦷 70 years ago, the foundations of Umeå University began to take shape.
In 1956, Umeå welcomed its first dental students and opened an odontology clinic. Student housing and a student union building soon followed, and a medical school was approved the following year.

These early investments helped shape Umeå into one of Sweden's leading university cities and laid the foundation for the Umeå University we know today. 💫

28/07/2026

Umeå University is establishing a new scientific prize and scholarships in memory of Professor Dieter K. Müller. 🎓

The initiative honours his outstanding contributions as a researcher, leader and colleague, and his lasting impact on the university. The annual prize will recognise research with clear societal impact, especially work that supports sustainable development and strengthens trust in science. 💸

The scholarships are aimed at students participating in international exchanges, both outgoing students from Umeå University and international students coming to the University. 🌐

👉 Read more: https://www.umu.se/en/news/umea-university-establishes-a-scientific-prize-and-scholarships-in-memory-of-dieter-k.-muller_12180366/

19/07/2026

🌧️ Looking for something to do on a rainy day?
☀️ Or in need break from all that summer sunshine?

Visit Bildmuseet - Umeå University's world-class contemporary art museum

🕛 Opening hours: Wed–Sun, 12:00–17:00
🎟️ Free admission
🎤 Guided tours

Exhibitions open this summer:
☑️ Umeå Academy of Fine Arts: Of Love and Care
☑️ AI and the Paradox of Agency
☑️ Where’s My Egg?

For specific information, visit www.bildmuseet.umu.se/en/

16/07/2026

Alumni success story: From plant research to improving patients’ lives 🙌

During his PhD at Umeå University, Bastian Schiffthaler tackled complex plant research questions, often without ready-made solutions. Today, he brings that same problem-solving mindset to his role as Associate Principal Scientist at AstraZeneca, working with large-scale biological data to help improve patients’ lives.

👉 Read his full story: www.umu.se/en/education/programmes/masters-programme-in-bioinformatics/bastian-works-with-biological-data-to-improve-patients-lives-id3582176/

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