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We bring together people who are contributing to real change. Through our knowledge and action, we are creating the right conditions for a sustainable, thriving and better world.

Professor Hjalmar Laudon demonstrated the movement of water in plants during the Kings walk through the forest on the SLU campus.

Environmental research highlighted during the King’s visit to SLU

His majesty visited SLU in Umeå on 28th May to celebrate this year’s recipient of King XVI Gustaf’s professorship in environmental sciences.

Bank vole on snow.

SLU researchers answer four questions about hantaviruses

Three people have died and several others have fallen ill in a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic. SLU researchers study these rodent-borne diseases, known as zoonoses.

Jens Thulin is the SLU alumnus of the year 2026

Jens Thulin, founder of Mylla and the driving force behind Vismarlövsgården, has been awarded SLU Alumnus of the year 2026.

News and events

Welcome to Thesis Day 2026

Participate in an inspiring afternoon with degree projects and celebrations. Listen to oral presentations, explore the poster exhibition and celebrate with sparkling drinks and snacks. It takes place in Ultuna on 29 May and in Alnarp 5 June. Welcome!

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A student looking at flowers

Science and Education for Sustainable Life

SLU is a world-class university, consistently ranked among the global leaders in life and environmental sciences. Here, people come together to make a real difference. Through knowledge and action, we create the conditions for a sustainable, vibrant and better world.

Research

Research catalogue

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Most recently published projects

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Knowledge bank

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Explore statistics, open environmental data and species information

Search for and official statistics, open data and maps from SLU's environmental monitoring and assessment.

Work at SLU

Would you like to contribute to the development of sustainable living, based on science and education? Join us!