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SLU launches large-scale fish tracking – aiming to provide new insights about fish in the Baltic Sea
SLU has deployed 80 acoustic receivers along two lines in the Baltic Sea. By listening for signals from tagged fish, the receivers will reveal migration routes and uncover new insights on life beneath the waves. This is important for both research and management of fish in the Baltic Sea.
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.
We’re searching for the next generation of faculty members with vision, curiosity and courage
More precisely, we're looking for 11 associate senior lecturers/assistant professors to co-create sustainable life – across One Health, Resilient Ecosystems, and Sustainable Future Plant Production Systems. How? You tell us. Apply now!
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News and events
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SLU leads the way in developing future fish feed
Farmed rainbow trout of the future is now available on the market. The fish has been fed a new feed where traditional ingredients like soy and fishmeal have been replaced by mussels, insects and fungal protein. The initiative is led by SLU, Axfoundation and 25 other partners. -
What is actually a ditch?
Ditches are found everywhere, and humanity needs them. Yet they are often ignored, both in land management and in research. But what does it mean when we disregard them? Could it have consequences? -
Update: Cyber Incident at Miljödata Leads to Personal Data Leak
Two weeks ago, it became known that Miljödata, the provider of Adato, had been subjected to a cyber incident. -
Aspen trees integrate light and temperature to time bud set
Even in summer, sudden cold snaps are common in northern regions such as Umeå. To survive, trees must know when to keep growing and when to stop and prepare for winter. Now, researchers at UPSC have discovered how aspen trees sense temperature and combine it with daylight to make that decision.
Research
Most recently published projects
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Biochar for treatment of contaminated soil
The BALANCE project investigates the use of biochar to remediate contaminated soils. Using experimental and modeled data, BALANCE is developing methods for environmental and health risk assessment of biochar-treated soils. -
Biochar Stability
The long-term carbon storage capacity of biochar is dependent on the stability of carbon in agricultural soils. This project uses field trials and new modeling to improve predictions of biochar stability in soils.
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How to talk when truth is contested – three strategies for collaborative policy making
Facilitators of collaborative policy making on sustainability issues often face heated debates and conflicting truths. They are on the front lines when facts are contested and emotions run high. A study explores their experiences and presents strategies for navigating post-truth situations. -
How medicine residues in water affect young salmon
Imagine you are a young salmon making a long and dangerous journey from the river to the sea. -
Mapping bird flu risks will prevent future outbreaks
Since 2020, bird flu has affected around twenty food-producing poultry farms in Sweden, leading to the death or culled of nearly 2.4 million poultry.