https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/slu-events/ Hear forest owner Gun Lidestav talk about her experiences as a forest owner and a researcher, and stay for a panel talk moderated by honorary doctor Brett Butler. https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/09/i-choose-the-forest--reflections-by-forest-owner-gun-lidestav/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/09/i-choose-the-forest--reflections-by-forest-owner-gun-lidestav/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:35:13 +0200 Join SLU at the Study in Sweden Fair in New York City! https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/09/study-in-sweden-fair-new-york/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/09/study-in-sweden-fair-new-york/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:08:53 +0200 The research forester Brett J. Butler has been appointed honorary doctor at the Faculty of Forest Science at SLU. Please, come and listen to his lecture “Trees, Fairies and Magic Wands”. Everyone is welcome! https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/09/worth-knowing-brett-j.-butler-honorary-doctor-at-the-faculty-of-forest-sciences https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/09/worth-knowing-brett-j.-butler-honorary-doctor-at-the-faculty-of-forest-sciences Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:21:02 +0200 Meet SLU at the Idealist Grad School Fair in New York. https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/09/idealist-grad-school-fair/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/09/idealist-grad-school-fair/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:19:17 +0200 Trees For Me and the Swedish Forest Agency co-arrange an excursion in Asa research station and experimental forest, Småland. https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/excursion-trees-for-me-in-asa/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/excursion-trees-for-me-in-asa/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:42:41 +0200 Johanna Östlund defends their dissertation "Plant-based yoghurt analogues from Swedish faba bean and oat Strategies for improved texture and flavour " https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/plant-based-yoghurt-analogues--from-swedish-faba-bean-and-oat--strategies-for-improved-texture-and-flavour-/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/plant-based-yoghurt-analogues--from-swedish-faba-bean-and-oat--strategies-for-improved-texture-and-flavour-/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:33:23 +0200 Welcome to a seminar about crop diversity and sustainable agriculture! https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/seminar-bt-crop-diversity/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/seminar-bt-crop-diversity/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:53:06 +0200 Join us in the Ultuna studio at SLU in Uppsala or online. https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/lectures-by-the-new-honorary-doctors/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/lectures-by-the-new-honorary-doctors/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:16:20 +0200 Deanne Redr defends their dissertation "Arctic biotic plant-associated networks unhinged How climate change is increasing uncertainty in a rapidly warming Arctic " https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/arctic-biotic-plant-associated-networks-unhinged-how-climate-change-is-increasing-uncertainty-in-a-rapidly-warming-arctic--/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/arctic-biotic-plant-associated-networks-unhinged-how-climate-change-is-increasing-uncertainty-in-a-rapidly-warming-arctic--/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:52:28 +0200 Dylan Wallman defends their dissertation "Intercropping traditional pea varieties with faba bean in organic farming: Legume diversification for sustainable agriculture" https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/intercropping-traditional-pea-varieties-with-faba-bean-in-organic-farming-legume-diversification-for-sustainable-agriculture/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/intercropping-traditional-pea-varieties-with-faba-bean-in-organic-farming-legume-diversification-for-sustainable-agriculture/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:40:22 +0200 Aimer Alonso Gutiérrez-Díaz defends their dissertation "Viral Riders of the Plant’s Defence Storm Post-Transcriptional Reprogramming of the Plant Host During Virus Infection" https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/viral-riders-of-the-plants-defence-storm-post-transcriptional-reprogramming-of-the-plant-host-during-virus-infection/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/viral-riders-of-the-plants-defence-storm-post-transcriptional-reprogramming-of-the-plant-host-during-virus-infection/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:55:54 +0200 An application to continuous cover forests, presented by Mari Myllymäki, Luke. https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/SemSeriesBayesianDataAnalysis-A-Bayesian-approach-to-projecting-forest-dynamics-and-related-uncertainty/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/SemSeriesBayesianDataAnalysis-A-Bayesian-approach-to-projecting-forest-dynamics-and-related-uncertainty/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:26:26 +0200 Laura Alejandra Fernández Castañeda defends their dissertation "Tempeh fermentation of Nordic faba beans and wholegrain oats " https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/tempeh-fermentation-of-nordic-faba-beans-and-wholegrain-oats-/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/tempeh-fermentation-of-nordic-faba-beans-and-wholegrain-oats-/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:55:40 +0200 https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/nj-docentforelasning-ht-2026/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/nj-docentforelasning-ht-2026/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:02:35 +0200 Dreaming of studying sustainability, life sciences, animals, forests, food systems, or the environment in Sweden? https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/study-in-sweden-online-fair-7-october/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/study-in-sweden-online-fair-7-october/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:04:12 +0200 It’s time for SciFest again. There, you’ll have the chance to experience exciting research from Uppsala University and SLU. The programme covers research in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and medicine. https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/scifest/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/scifest/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:18:43 +0200 This year's Forest Student Summit is held in October. Take part in excursions and network with other SLU students. https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/forest-student-summit-2026/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/forest-student-summit-2026/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:00:16 +0200 Ylva Lindgren defends their dissertation "Fowl adenovirus infections in broiler chickens and breeders in Sweden; pathological and epidemiological aspects" https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/fowl-adenovirus-infections-in-broiler-chickens-and-breeders-in-sweden-pathological-and-epidemiological-aspects/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/fowl-adenovirus-infections-in-broiler-chickens-and-breeders-in-sweden-pathological-and-epidemiological-aspects/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:17:21 +0200 PhD student Swastika Chakravorty presents results on the societal value of bioenergy harvesting in birch mixed forests. https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/webinar-trees-for-me-is-early-birch-thinning-worth-it/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/webinar-trees-for-me-is-early-birch-thinning-worth-it/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:09:53 +0200 Welcome to the One Health Breakfast Club 13 October between 8.00 and 9.00. You get a short inspirational talk, some breakfast, and a chance to meet and have transdisciplinary discussions with SLU colleagues. See you there! https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/the-one-health-breakfast-club/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/the-one-health-breakfast-club/ Wed, 27 May 2026 15:19:00 +0200 https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/silva-5th-phd-student-conference/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/silva-5th-phd-student-conference/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:32:56 +0200 Welcome to this CRU Webinar with the speaker Stina Wallander, veterinarian and PhD student at the Department of Clinical Sciences; Reproduction, SLU. https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/cru-webinar-can-chemicals-in-follicular-fluid-affect-oocytes-and-developing-embryos/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/cru-webinar-can-chemicals-in-follicular-fluid-affect-oocytes-and-developing-embryos/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:54:55 +0200 Alexander Pinkwart defends their dissertation "Alternative ditch management strategies for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from drained boreal ecosystems" https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/alternative-ditch-management-strategies-for-mitigating-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-drained-boreal-ecosystems/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/alternative-ditch-management-strategies-for-mitigating-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-drained-boreal-ecosystems/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:19:58 +0200 Fredrika Wrethling defends their dissertation "Effects of tree species composition on arthropod interactions and on soil microbiomes" https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/effects-of-tree-species-composition-on-arthropod-interactions-and-on-soil-microbiomes/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/effects-of-tree-species-composition-on-arthropod-interactions-and-on-soil-microbiomes/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:03:50 +0200 Marisel Mamani defends their dissertation "Fungi associated with coffee in Bolivia Biodiversity of Fusarium and Trichoderma " https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/fungi-associated-with-coffee-in-bolivia-biodiversity-of-fusarium-and-trichoderma-/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/fungi-associated-with-coffee-in-bolivia-biodiversity-of-fusarium-and-trichoderma-/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:19:09 +0200 Sezer Olivia Kaya defends their dissertation "Current and potential biotic risks to silver birch (Betula pendula): strategies for prevention and preparedness" https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/current-and-potential-biotic-risks-to-silver-birch-betula-pendula-strategies-for-prevention-and-preparedness/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/current-and-potential-biotic-risks-to-silver-birch-betula-pendula-strategies-for-prevention-and-preparedness/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:21:28 +0200 Nina Oher defends their dissertation "Designing for Memory and Well-being: Exploring the Evidence‑Based Design Process of a Memory Clinic Rooftop Garden" https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/designing-for-memory-and-well-being-exploring-the-evidencebased-design-process-of-a-memory-clinic-rooftop-garden/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/designing-for-memory-and-well-being-exploring-the-evidencebased-design-process-of-a-memory-clinic-rooftop-garden/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:27:20 +0200 Murilo Araujo Sandroni defends their dissertation "Induced resistance and advanced phenotyping for potato late blight management in future climates" https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/induced-resistance-and-advanced-phenotyping-for-potato-late-blight-management-in-future-climates/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/induced-resistance-and-advanced-phenotyping-for-potato-late-blight-management-in-future-climates/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:34:53 +0200 How can integrating advances in science and breeding contribute to meeting global food demand as production environments become more variable and constrained? https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/wheat-and-related-crops-ksla/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/wheat-and-related-crops-ksla/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:04:34 +0200 Dreaming of studying sustainability, life sciences, animals, forests, food systems, or the environment in Sweden? https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/study-in-sweden-online-fair-24-october/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/10/study-in-sweden-online-fair-24-october/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:14:01 +0200 Meet SLU at the European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) in Yogyakarta! https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/11/ehef-yogyakarta-2026/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/11/ehef-yogyakarta-2026/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:23:46 +0200 A conversation between the author Mårten Lind and Professor Annelie Bränström-Öhman about forests, spruces, and humanity. https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/11/in-conversation-with-marten-lind/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/11/in-conversation-with-marten-lind/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:42:45 +0200 Meet SLU at the European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) in Jakarta! https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/11/ehef-jakarta-2026/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/11/ehef-jakarta-2026/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:30:42 +0200 Welcome to a webinar with Janine de Camargo, who will present the research findings on the effects of PFAS (PFOS and PFHxS) on the development and epigenetic profile of in vitro-produced bovine embryos. https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/11/cru-webinar-epigenetic-impacts-of-pfos-and-pfhxs-on-in-vitro-embryonic-development/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/11/cru-webinar-epigenetic-impacts-of-pfos-and-pfhxs-on-in-vitro-embryonic-development/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:45:31 +0200 Dreaming of studying sustainability, life sciences, animals, forests, food systems, or the environment in Sweden? https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/11/study-in-sweden-online-fair-10-november/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/11/study-in-sweden-online-fair-10-november/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:20:11 +0200 PhD student Caroline Rapp presents the latest updates from the research project on interest groups’ perspectives on fast-growing broadleaves. https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/11/webinar-trees-for-me-acceptability-of-increasing-fast-growing-broadleaves/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/11/webinar-trees-for-me-acceptability-of-increasing-fast-growing-broadleaves/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:20:39 +0200 Welcome to the One Health Breakfast Club 10 November between 8.00 and 9.00. You get a short inspirational talk, some breakfast, and a chance to meet and have transdisciplinary discussions with SLU colleagues. See you there! https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/11/the-one-health-breakfast-club/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/11/the-one-health-breakfast-club/ Wed, 27 May 2026 15:19:00 +0200 Welcome to a new conference on sustainable agriculture and innovation! The programme spans crop, livestock and horticultural production, with topics including climate adaptation, digitalisation, the next generation of farmers and the cost of action in sustainability. Registration is open. https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/11/primart--forum-for-hallbart-lantbruk-eng/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/11/primart--forum-for-hallbart-lantbruk-eng/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:20:17 +0200 The programme features a scientific symposium with leading Nordic researchers and a ceremony where the Award for Outstanding Research in Veterinary Medicine will be presented. https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/11/symposium-and-award-ceremony--the-award-for-outstanding-research-in-veterinary-medicine-2026/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/11/symposium-and-award-ceremony--the-award-for-outstanding-research-in-veterinary-medicine-2026/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:02:04 +0200 Dreaming of studying sustainability, life sciences, animals, forests, food systems, or the environment in Sweden? https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/11/study-in-sweden-online-fair-28-november/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/11/study-in-sweden-online-fair-28-november/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:25:25 +0200 Welcome to the One Health Breakfast Club 8 December between 8.00 and 9.00. You get a short inspirational talk, some breakfast, and a chance to meet and have transdisciplinary discussions with SLU colleagues. See you there! https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/12/the-one-health-breakfast-club/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/12/the-one-health-breakfast-club/ Wed, 27 May 2026 15:19:00 +0200 To celebrate 50 years of Wildlife Research and 55 years of Wildlife Monitoring in Umeå, we welcome you to a symposium on the 9th-10th of December 2026. Register now! https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/12/symposium-50-years-of-wildlife-research-and-55-years-of-wildlife-monitoring-in-umea--save-the-date/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/12/symposium-50-years-of-wildlife-research-and-55-years-of-wildlife-monitoring-in-umea--save-the-date/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:42:49 +0200 Dreaming of studying sustainability, life sciences, animals, forests, food systems, or the environment in Sweden? https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/12/study-in-sweden-online-fair-10-december/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2026/12/study-in-sweden-online-fair-10-december/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:31:47 +0200 Welcome to the SLU Forest Damage Centre’s annual conference, which is primarily aimed at those of you working in the forestry sector, professionals in the field or conduct research on forest, and forest owners. Registration will open closer to the conference. https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2027/01/annual-meeting-slu-forest-damage-centre/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2027/01/annual-meeting-slu-forest-damage-centre/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:02:41 +0200 The WIFORCE Annual Meeting 2027 will take place in Umeå on 1–3 February, with the first day dedicated to PhD students. More information about the programme will follow. https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2027/02/wiforce-annual-meeting-2027/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2027/02/wiforce-annual-meeting-2027/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:00:38 +0200 https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2027/06/nordic-baltic-growth-and-yield-conference-2027-i-alnarp/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2027/06/nordic-baltic-growth-and-yield-conference-2027-i-alnarp/ Thu, 07 May 2026 13:08:08 +0200 It’s time for SciFest again. There, you’ll have the chance to experience exciting research from Uppsala University and SLU. The programme covers research in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and medicine. https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2027/10/scifest/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2027/10/scifest/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:27:08 +0200 Swedish Biodiversity Symposium is an interdisciplinary conference where experts and stakeholders in biodiversity come together to promote positive developments in the field. https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2027/10/swedish-biodiversity-symposium-2027/ https://www.slu.se/en/calendar/2027/10/swedish-biodiversity-symposium-2027/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:27:39 +0200