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A Warm Farewell: Jörg Brunet Honored for His Teaching Ahead of Retirement
Jörg Brunet, Professor of Forest Ecology at SLU in Alnarp, has been honored with the Alnarp Student Union’s Teaching Award – a tribute to his many years of dedicated and widely appreciated teaching. As he nears retirement, he sees the award as a warm and meaningful farewell from the students. -
Prescribed burns most effective in dry conditions
Prescribed forest burning is often conducted in spring when the ground is moist, but a new PhD thesis from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) shows they are most beneficial for biodiversity during dry conditions. -
Seven new honorary doctors appointed by SLU in 2025
Seven individuals have been named honorary doctors at SLU this year. Their expertise spans agriculture, aquaculture, animal oral health, tree pests, landscapes, and animal reproduction. Four are based in Sweden, and one each in Finland, South Africa, and the UK.
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JUSTPOWER
Understand and develop new tools to support a more just and democratic energy transition, based on the central question: How can democratic values be centered in the energy transition in a way that leads to a more inclusive and equitable societal development?
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Wood use and size of living area in future housing crucial for climate change mitigation
Substituting concrete with wood in multi-family housing construction will benefit the climate as long as our living area does not increase. -
Joint training program is beneficial for both owner and dog
Although dog owners are considered more physically active than the general population, health problems linked to a sedentary lifestyle are now being seen in both owners and dogs. However, a joint exercise program can benefit the health of both owner and dog, new research from SLU shows. -
Yeast in feed can improve fish immune function
The yeast Yarrowia lipolytica may be of interest as an ingredient in animal feed due to its good nutritional composition and the presence of immune-stimulating substances.
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