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News and events
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The noble crayfish in danger – new animated film aims to inspire action
The situation for the noble crayfish, our only native freshwater crayfish species, is critical. The species has disappeared from large parts of Sweden and Finland. Now, a new animated film aims to engage a new generation through a story that blends loss with hope for the future. -
Moose in Decline in Europe Despite Iconic Status
The iconic status of the moose offers no guarantee or prosperity. While the population of greatest ungulate around the globe is stable in North America the moose population is decreasing in Europe. -
A day of high-tech and agriculture at SLU
On June 12, 2025, a symposium about digital agriculture and forestry was held at SLU. Around 140 researchers, students, professionals and decision-makers gathered to share groundbreaking technological developments, through lectures, posters and field demonstrations.
Research
Most recently published projects
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New practice for assessment and management of risks associated with unwanted chemical substances in water
Potential risks of chemical pollutants in water need to be addressed. There is currently a lack of guidance on how to address new/unknown micropollutants and mixing effects. This creates major challenges for the water sector. -
Are today’s stormwater systems safe chemical filters for toxic micropollutants? (SAFESTORM)
SAFESTORM is a Formas project focusing on toxic chemicals in stormwater. The project aims to increase the knowledge on contaminants that slip through storm water treatment ponds and therefore pose a threat to source water quality. -
Bioremediation of DDT-contaminated soil
The project focuses on bioremediation of DDT-contaminated soil at forest nurseries using lignin degrading fungi (Myco-DDT). The fungi have the ability to degrade chlorinated organic environmental pollutants, such as DDT.
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Antimicrobial resistance – the silent pandemic
The consumption of antibiotics in the world is increasing, and bacteria are becoming ever more resistant to this vital medical tool. Here we present two stories that exemplify how SLU contributes to this fight against antimicrobial resistance. -
Prevalence of orthopedic diagnoses in insured Swedish warmblood riding horses
Lameness is by far the most common health problem in Swedish warmblooded riding horses (SWB). Researchers at SLU have investigated the proportion of orthopedic problems in different groups of the SWB population, including differences between jumping and dressage horses, conducted for the first time. -
Wind damages expected to increase in a warmer climate
In spite of elks, spruce beetles and pathogenic fungi, wind is probably the largest cause of economic loss for European forestry. A number of reports in recent years investigates how the risk of wind damage can be expected to develop during the rest of the century,
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