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Faculty of Science and Technology

Our Faculty has 3 300 full-time students, 1 000 employees, and a strong research. The eleven departments of the faculty comprises research and education within architecture, biology, chemistry, computing science, industrial design, mathematics, physics, educational science, and technology.

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From cookstoves to sustainable bioenergy – energy solutions for Africa

Natxo García-López shows how improved stoves and sustainable bioenergy systems can make a difference.

Postdoc  Alef dos Santos, student assistant Frida Folkesson Ragnebrandt, PhD student Zoe Asimaki, postdoc Surendra Vikram Singh, and group leader Merve Yeşilbaş
Life at the limits: Meet the lab that hunts for life on Mars

Microorganisms are exposed to UV, cold, and high salinity. The goal? To find biosignatures on Mars.

Boris Jonsson and Hans Sjöström
A unique shop with a 50-year legacy – he built it from the ground up

Hans Sjöström shares how a collection of metal cabinets became Chem Shop – a well-oiled research service.

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How to produce hydrogen more efficiently

Researchers have found a way to improve catalysts that make emission-free hydrogen.

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Spectroscopy expert appointed honorary doctor

Professor Kevin K. Lehmann from the University of Virginia: "I have always followed my curiosity."

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One single rule helps explain life on Earth

The discovery will help to understand why species are spread the way they are across the planet.

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He reveals the chemistry of life at nanoscales with X-rays

Andrey Shchukarev, manager of the XPS-platform, developed a pioneering method to fast-freeze wet samples

Mats G LarsonProfessor vid Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik
Mathematics that can change the world

Mats G Larson’s research is shaping the future of cars, cities and robots through models and simulations.

Christiane Funk
Fascinated by the superpower of microalgae

Christiane Funk is passionate about small organisms with great potential for a more sustainable future.

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Science outreach events

Umeå University researchers disseminate their research outside the University through various events.

Collaborate with us

Our faculty works actively to develop its interaction with the surrounding community.

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Work with us

Are you applying for a position within the faculty? Here you can find relevant guidelines and forms.