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.
In search of the eel’s secrets in the Sargasso Sea
A Thünen expedition in the Sargasso Sea is collecting eel larvae to better understand the European eel’s early life and population changes.
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SLU researchers answer four questions about hantaviruses
Three people have died and several others have fallen ill in a suspected hantavirus outbreak onboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic. Hantaviruses are primarily transmitted to humans through close contact with rodents. Researchers at SLU studies this type of animal-spread diseases, known as zoonoses. -
Tree communities shape hidden energy flows beneath European forests
Mixing tree species can lead to better growth in the forest – at least above ground. A new study published in Nature shows that mixed forests had lower activity in the complex belowground ecosystems than previously thought. Researchers suspect this could affect the long-term growth of forests. -
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. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Landscape planning from SLU in 2011, after which he continued with studies in sustainable urban planning at SLU's campus Alnarp. -
Information about a cybersecurity incident related to Canvas
The learning platform Canvas, used by several Swedish universities including SLU, has been hacked.
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Harmony in Equestrian Sport: towards an evidence-based understanding of horse–rider interaction
Harmony between horse and rider is widely recognised as an important aspect of equestrian sport and is closely linked to horse welfare. However, it remains challenging to define and assess in a consistent way. -
N2CROP - Legume innovation for future agri-food systems
N2CROP is an international hub for legume research and innovation, combining experience in plant genetics, agronomics, crop modelling, and molecular nutrition. The project brings together researchers from Aarhus Univ., Univ. of Copenhagen, Technical Univ. of Denmark, SLU, and LaTrobe University. -
DIVERSify - Designing InnoVative plant teams for Ecosystem Resilience and agricultural Sustainability
The DIVERSify project worked to optimise the performance of crop species mixtures, intercropping or ‘plant teams’ to improve yields, reduce pest and disease damage, and enhance stress resilience in agricultural systems.
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Moore than just moose: Insights from research on the audience of the Great Moose Migration
Minh-Xuan Truong has studied the audience of Den stora älgvandringen (The great moose migration) for a couple of years now. This is what he found. Read his own story! -
Lessons from war – Ukrainian farmers can strengthen Sweden's food security
How is food production affected when a country is at war? A new study gathers experiences from Ukrainian farmers and veterinarians – knowledge that can provide important insights for Sweden's crisis preparedness. -
What does winter feeding mean for reindeer health and welfare?
Reduced availability of natural pasture in reindeer husbandry has made winter feeding more common in Sweden and Norway. But feeding in enclosures is linked to a higher incidence of certain diseases, according to a survey study which has been compiled in a fact sheet.
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