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  • One single rule helps explain life from ocean depths to open savannas

    A new study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution has found a simple rule that seems to govern how life is organised on Earth. The researchers believe this rule helps explain why species are spread the way they are across the planet. The discovery will help to understand life on Earth – including how ecosystems respond to global environmental changes.

  • Doctors struggle with empathy in a high-pressure work environment

    Empathy is often seen as a natural and essential part of the patient encounter – but reality tends to look quite different. In a new doctoral thesis from Umeå University, doctors describe how not only time pressure, but also the structure of medical education and the culture of the workplace, can make it difficult to live up to the ideal.

  • Discover the Future of Mobility at UID25 | Design Talks & Degree Show

    The UID25 | Design Talks & Degree Show on June 3 showcases innovative mobility projects by Umeå Institute of Design graduates. Attendees will explore futuristic transport designs and solutions aimed at revolutionizing mobility. Live streaming will be available for global audiences.

  • Design degree show unveiled: From Multispecies Futures to Virtual Surgery

    The Umeå Institute of Design presents UID25, showcasing 40 innovative design projects from June 3-4. Students explore themes like AI, sustainability, and multispecies interaction. The event highlights design's role in shaping inclusive, empathetic futures and includes live-streamed presentations and discussions.

  • Explore Cutting-Edge Tech Innovations at UID25 | Design Talks & Degree Show

    The UID25 Design Talks & Degree Show, on June 3, showcases cutting-edge tech innovations from Umeå Institute of Design graduates. Highlights include advancements in AI, VR, and interactive technologies, emphasizing creativity and accessibility in design. Join livestream or visit project gallery online.

  • Unveiling Medical Design Innovations at UID25 | Design Talks & Degree Show

    We are thrilled to invite you to the UID25 | Design Talks & Degree Show, where Umeå Institute of Design (UID) will showcase groundbreaking projects from our graduating students on June 3. For nine consecutive years, UID has secured the top spot on the global Red Dot Design Ranking, underscoring our leading position in design education on the international stage.

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  • Discover Sustainable Innovations at UID25 | Design Talks & Degree Show

    The UID25 | Design Talks & Degree Show will showcase pioneering, sustainable designs from Umeå Institute of Design graduates on June 3. Projects focus on innovative solutions addressing environmental challenges, emphasizing eco-friendly materials and practices, reflecting a commitment to a sustainable future.

  • Diabetes drug gives hope for new treatment for prostate cancer

    A drug used to treat type 2 diabetes may also be effective in slowing the progression of prostate cancer. This is shown by an international study in which researchers at Umeå University, Sweden, have participated. The researchers have found that drugs that regulate a particular protein have a key role in reducing prostate cancer recurrence among diabetic patients.

  • Press Invitation: Belkis Ayón / Mythologies

    Belkis Ayón (1967–1999) is one of Cuba’s most prominent artists. In the first Nordic presentation of the artist’s work, Bildmuseet presents creative highlights from her brief but intense career, from the mid-1980s to the late 1990s. The exhibition opens on Art Friday, 23 March, and will be previewed to the media by arrangement from Monday, 19 May. Welcome!

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