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  • Possible explanation for link between diabetes and Alzheimer's

    People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive problems. A new study led by Umeå University, Sweden, shows that the reason may be that people with type 2 diabetes have more difficulty getting rid of a protein that may cause the disease.

  • Future diet – plant-based fermented foods on the plate

    Future diet – plant-based fermented foods on the plate

    The first consumer study focusing on plant-based fermentation. Researchers at Umeå University have conducted the first consumer study focusing on plant-based fermentation and its role in the necessary dietary transition to achieve European health and sustainability goals.

  • National school for cancer research to be started in Umeå

    With support from Cancerfonden, the Swedish Cancer Society, Umeå University will start a new cancer research school in the spring of 2025. The programme, which is unique in Sweden, is aimed at doctoral students throughout the country.

  • The master's degree show runs at Bildmuseet 24 May – 18 August, 2024.

    After Tomorrow at Sunrise / Umeå Academy of Fine Arts

    This year's master's degree exhibition from the Academy of Fine Arts at Umeå University opens at Bildmuseet on 24 May. After Tomorrow at Sunrise features paintings, sculptures, installations, performance, photography, and film by eleven artists. Press preview on Wednesday, 22 May at 10:00 am (RSVP). Welcome!

  •   The Department of Computing Science at Umeå University is working actively to create a good and inclusive working environment for everyone, whether you are male, female or non-binary. Image: Raenge/Unsplash

    Prejudices favour neither students nor the IT industry

    The world urgently needs skilled software developers with a holistic perspective. Yet there are many 'he' and few 'she' and 'they' in the industry. “The prejudiced view of computer scientists as a shy white man sitting alone coding in a basement, does not benefit you as a student, the IT industry or society," says Anna Jonsson, responsible for the Civil Engineering Programme in Computing Science.

  • Stefan Larsson, Lund University, and Teresa Cerratto Pargman, Stockholm University, are the scientific leaders of this year's WASP-HS conference "AI for Humanity and Society 2023." Photo: Hanna Nordin

    Media Invitation: AI Research Will Be Further Developed at International Conference

    Researchers have made significant progress in understanding how artificial intelligence (AI) impacts our daily lives and the society we live in today, but the assumptions made in research must be regularly questioned. This will be discussed by experts during the international conference "AI for Humanity and Society 2023." The event is open to the public and will take place in Malmö between Novembe

  • Cheap forest waste can be used to make supercapacitors. Photo: Johnér bildbyrå AB

    Carbon from forest waste can be used for future energy storage

    Researchers found how to convert cost free forest waste, like pine cones, into carbon materials useful for energy storage. The method allows for easy and environmentally friendly dispersion of carbon in water, even when it is not water-soluble. The blend can then be sprayed onto a surface to produce electrodes for supercapacitors.

  • Photo: Ive van Krunkelsven

    Arctic research grows and strengthens international cooperation

    A new report by UArctic highlights the growing diversity and number of research activities across the Arctic. UArctic is a collaboration between academic institutions and other organizations with an interest in northern regions. The report demonstrates a high degree of international cooperation and presents Arctic research trends.

  • D-amino acids play a role in stress-induced response in cholera bacterium

    D-amino acids play a role in stress-induced response in cholera bacterium

    Cholera bacteria use specific D-amino acids to escape unfavorable niches and form complex ecological systems. This is shown by a study led by a research group at Umeå University, Sweden. The discovery may eventually have significance for research into bacterial infections.

  • Amanda Wallgren´s concept redefines what role digital devices might have in our homes, and what needs they might cater to in the future.

    Dancing smart homes and personalised diets at UID23

    On May 30th, an international crop of young designers will reveal their 30-plus design concepts to the world. At UID23 | Design Talks & Degree Show, an eye-catching collection of innovations – ranging from dance-inspired communication with our smart homes, to neonatal support in refugee camp, to wearable tech for personalised diets – will be unveiled.

  • Tobias Sundqvist, doctoral student at the Department of Computing Science. ImageErik Sandin

    AI accelerates the development of the 5G network

    Developers of the 5G mobile network can now get help from artificial intelligence, AI. A thesis from Umeå University shows new machine learning methods that provide faster troubleshooting and better understanding of the mobile network.

  • The master's degree show from Umeå Academy of Fine Arts will run at Bildmuseet from 26 May – 20 August, 2023.

    Bildmuseet: I Cut across the Stream / Umeå Academy of Fine Arts

    I Cut across the Stream is the title of this year’s master's degree show from Umeå Academy of Fine Arts, Sweden. It will open at Bildmuseet on 26 May with an Art Friday event. Welcome to the press preview on Wednesday, 24 May from 10:00–11:00 (R.S.V.P). The artists will be there to present their works.

  • Photo: Fredrik Larsson / Visit Umeå

    The design world turns its gaze towards Umeå

    Umeå Institute of Design’s popular graduation event at the end of May is paired this year with Sweden's largest design competition – Design S - Swedish Design Awards – as it travels to Umeå. For the first time in 40 years, the prestigious event is venturing beyond the nation’s capital.

  • Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is keynote speaker at Kunskapsveckan. Foto: Simon Jönsson

    WHO’s Director General keynote speaker during Kunskapsveckan

    Kunskapsveckan will take place November 1-2 at Umeå University. It is a conference for all staff working in primary and secondary education. This year, the conference will be kicked off by the Director General of the World Health Organisation, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who since 2018 is also an honorary doctor at Umeå University.

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