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Professor Henrik Elvang Jensen receives 2025 Award for Outstanding Research in Veterinary Medicine
Professor Henrik Elvang Jensen, Danish veterinarian and professor of veterinary pathology, has been awarded the 2025 Award for Outstanding Research in Veterinary Medicine. The award is presented by SLU in collaboration with Agria. -
Insects could be key to more sustainable animal feed
Insects are being highlighted as part of the solution for a more circular food production system. But what needs to happen for them to become a natural part of the feed chain? SLU researcher Cecilia Lalander answers questions about the potential of insects in a sustainable and circular food system. -
The price of perfection: Opting out of variety - a danger to animal immunity and survival
For thousands of years, humans have been controlling the breeding of dogs, horses and farm animals. Despite the benefits, this has led to unexpectedly high risks for the animals. With knowledge from research, now might be the time to re-evaluate breeding decisions. -
Scientists map aspen tree genes across seasons, creating a detailed genetic roadmap
Aspen trees follow a precise annual rhythm, shaped by the changing seasons. Researchers at UPSC have mapped this natural calendar at the genetic level, comparing trees grown outdoors and in the lab. Their study offers a detailed look into the molecular choreography behind the trees’ seasonal life. -
Getting political in the neoliberal city: new book explores justice, resistance and the role of design
Planning and design face complex environmental and spatial justice challenges in the era of neoliberal urbanism. In the new book Getting Political in the Neoliberal City, co-editor Burcu Yiğit Turan explains why these fields must engage politically to drive meaningful change.