How does it feel to arrive in Sweden as a new international student?
In her first blog post, Anam – SLU Student Ambassador – describes her arrival in Uppsala and gives valuable insights for international students starting their journey in Sweden.
Consumers are positive about new varieties of crops
Most Swedish consumers view new crops developed through crossbreeding positively, according to a new survey conducted by researchers at SLU.
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.
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News and events
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Looking for the perfect tree partner – SLU’s hope in Forskar Grand Prix
On 10 October, Laura García Romañach, a PhD student at SLU, will take to the stage at SciFest to compete in the Researcher's Grand Prix. Using dating apps as a metaphor, she will explain the science behind tree breeding – and why her research is crucial in the face of climate change. -
Linnaeus' disciple Peter Hernqvist was honored with a place of his own
On Monday, September 22, over a hundred guests gathered at SLU Campus Ultuna to participate in the inauguration of Peter Hernqvist's place in front of the Veterinary Medical and Animal Science Center (VHC), which now officially bears the name of the founder of Sweden's first veterinary education. -
Healthy cod in the Åland Sea carry a chemical mystery
Researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) have made a remarkable discovery in cod from the Åland Sea. Compared to their relatives in the rest of the Baltic Sea, the Åland cod have extremely high levels of boron in their otoliths. But where it comes from remains a mystery. -
Unknown sources fuel boreal forests with nitrogen: "Really surprising"
Wildfires are vital for regrowth in boreal forests. But where does the nitrogen these recovering forests use actually come from? A new study on wildfire recovery sites across the boreal biome led by SLU, shows that the source of this vital nutrient largely lacks explanation.
Research
Most recently published projects
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Optimized breeding for sound and high-performing sport horses
Equestrian sport at high level is demanding and many aspects have to be optimized for the horse to perform well and stay sound. The underlying factors of successful performance and soundness, and the consequences of breeding for more extreme horses are still unknown. -
Identifying and quantifying chemical threats to the species of “Darwin’s Dreamponds”
Lake Tanganyika is one of the world's most important freshwater sources, but it is seriously threatened by anthropogenic stress factors such as pollution. The project aims to provide some of the first information on organic chemical pollution in the southern part of the lake. -
Forest and Agrarian Transition, Smallholder Practices and the New Forms of Land Governance
A project with the intention of building research collaboration among Brazil, Nepal and Peru.
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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.
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