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Arctic plant roots play key role in climate change

Processes beneath the ground can help researchers understand how the tundra’s ecosystem affects the climate.

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Strengthens its AI initiative – Johanna Björklund appointed adviser to the Vice-Chancellor

She will lead the development of a new AI strategy, among other assignments.

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Umeå leads SEK 50 million initiative on the future of food in the north

How can northern Sweden produce more food in a changing climate? NorthFood studies food from farm to fork.

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Can AI help authorities identify hazardous chemicals earlier?

Can AI help authorities detect potentially hazardous chemicals before they become widespread?

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Research shows how AI and Mixed Reality can enhance police work

A unique interdisciplinary collaboration explores the use of AI-based interactive systems in police work.

New AI research strengthens privacy protection in healthcare

How can we make use of sensitive data without revealing more information than is necessary?

Student voices

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"I wanted the feel of a university town packed with students"

Meet Lūcija from Latvia, 2025 graduate from the Master's Programme in Plant and Forest Biotechnology.

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"Teachers let you think freely and share your own experiences"

Meet Fabio from Germany, 2025 graduate from the master's programme in crisis management and peacebuilding.

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"Umeå was the perfect environment to study sustainability"

Meet Madeline from USA, 2025 graduate from the master's programme in environmantal science and sustainability.

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Climate and sustainability

Umeå University's ambition is to actively contribute to the sustainable transition of society.

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Collaboration and innovation

Umeå University is not an academic island, we seek to share our knowledge and our research findings.

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Part of the European alliance EC2U

EC2U is a collaboration between nine European universities including associated partners.