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Six months in Sweden: A journey of growth, challenges, and new beginnings

Do you want to learn more about life as an international student at SLU? Master’s student Raghav shares his experience: “Coming to SLU, I expected the usual university routine. However, the Swedish education system was different. Professors encouraged discussions rather than just lectures. I found myself questioning concepts, engaging in debates, and working on real-world applications. It was refreshing, liberating even, to study in an environment where my ideas mattered.”

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Nanoparticles unexpectedly damage coronavirus, enabling new disinfection technology

A new way to neutralise the coronavirus and other membrane-surrounded viruses has been discovered by researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and the University of Tartu. Certain mineral nanoparticles were found to damage the membrane of the virus, making it less able to enter human cells.

She wants to protect wheat from a forgotten enemy

Wheat is a vital food staple, but climate change is increasing threats like stem rust, a fungal disease that can devastate crops. Researchers at SLU warn that preparedness is low, but with the help of plant breeding, they hope to make wheat more resistant to future outbreaks.

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From California to Sweden: A tale of wildfire preparedness and policy gaps

The recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area have once again underscored the increasing frequency and severity of forest fires across the globe. To shed light on this critical issue, we spoke with Igor Drobyshev, a forest fire expert and senior lecturer at the Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre.

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For a better world

The climate affects our water, forests, animals, landscape and food production. It affects our lives. Find out about SLU's work with climate issues and towards meeting the sustainable development goals of Agenda 2030.

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