A guide for newly admitted students
Newly admitted to SLU? Student ambassador Anam shares practical advice to help you prepare for student life in Sweden. Read the blog to get started.
Short food supply chains can strengthen crisis preparedness
Experiences from the war in Ukraine show how vulnerable large-scale food systems can be. A new SLU project will examine how local solutions can improve preparedness.
Gene editing in plant breeding
CRISPR/Cas9 enables precise DNA changes and is used to improve traits like disease resistance, drought tolerance, and nutrition in crops.
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.
News and events
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Advisers can contribute to simplifying complex farm regulations
The increasing regulatory burden in agriculture creates stress, frustration and costs for many businesses. A new study from SLU highlights how advisers can contribute to simplifying regulations – by serving as a link between farmers and regulatory authorities. -
Help SLU find wild honey bee colonies this summer
Do wild honey bee colonies still exist in Sweden and Europe? And if so, how do they manage to survive alongside the dreaded Varroa mite? These are questions that researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) aim to answer – with the help of citizen scientists and beekeepers. -
New film will raise awareness about beavers: “Our key nature conservationist”
Beavers can be a troublesome neighbour, but they play a vital role in nature. A film from SLU and the Swedish Forest Agency now offers us unique insights into the life of the beaver. The film presents a smorgasbord from the latest research to the role a royal hat played in the beavers' extinction. -
Gene editing in plant breeding – a precision tool for better potatoes
CRISPR/Cas9 is the most widely used gene-editing tool and enables highly precise modifications of DNA. In plant breeding, it is used to improve important traits such as disease resistance, drought tolerance, and nutritional value. Researcher Matías González works with new genomic techniques.
Research
Most recently published projects
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FarmForce - Small-scale agroforestry farmers’ inclusive and fair value chains from ‘farm to fork’ for resilient local and regional food systems in Ukraine
The project aims to strengthen cooperation and facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise between small-scale farmers, businesses and decision-makers in food value chains in Ukraine. -
The role of large mammalian herbivores for regeneration and diversity over time in boreal forest landscapes
Large herbivores such as moose and reindeer influence forest biodiversity, but their interaction with forestry and other disturbances is not fully understood. This project investigates how browsing, forestry and fire affect plant, lichen and soil communities over time in boreal forests. -
Ground-penetrating radar systems: making qualitative forest soil data quantitative
Analysis of soil structure in forest environments often relies on time-consuming and sometimes destructive sampling. This project develops innovative radar systems for non-invasive measurements of soil properties, enabling improved decision-making in forestry and environmental management.
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Stop the amount of PFAS in circulation
PFAS are harmful chemicals that are hard to break down and can enter our bodies through drinking water. Since drinking water is essential, SLU researchers are developing methods to purify PFAS and prevent them from reaching our water sources. -
Why Ditches Matter: A Research Perspective
Ditches are a defining feature of many landscapes. Though often overlooked, they play an essential role in water and soil regulation. As climate change accelerates, understanding how ditches function, and how we manage them, has never been more important. -
Assumptions and values influence research on agricultural sustainability
What assumptions, values and knowledge claims shape different scientific approaches to agricultural sustainability? Five researchers have delved into this question within SLU's Interdisciplinary Academy.
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
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