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Hidden symbols in the forest tell of Sami rituals and sacred places

In protected forests in northern Sweden, centuries-old pine trees have unknown patterns carved into their trunks. They have now been scientifically investigated for the first time by researchers at SLU and the Silver Museum. The study shows that the marks have been used both for religious rituals and to mark important places.

Cross marked tree

Piscivorous herring – a unique fish in the Baltic Sea ecosystem

In the coastal areas of the Baltic Sea, unusually large herring are sometimes caught, which has long raised questions. Are these large herring a separate population, or are they individuals that have had access to more energy-rich food? The answer: both hypotheses are correct.

Basket filled with herring

King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Environmental Professorship Awarded to James Kirchner

King Carl XVI Gustaf's professorship in environmental science has been awarded to James Kirchner. He is a researcher in the physics of environmental systems in Switzerland and will spend his year as a visiting professor at SLU in Umeå.

James Kirchner

The application for degree programmes commencing in autumn 2025 is now open!

The first step is to find your programme on our website. SLU offers a variety of international Master's programmes and one international Bachelor's programme.

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