International fieldwork scholarships
Are you an SLU student? Do you want to do field work in a low- or middle-income country for your thesis? Apply for our stipend for international thesis work. Deadline 25 March 2026.
Indigenous farmer-to-farmer learning in Northern Guatemala
In Guatemala, deep inequality hides the realities faced by indigenous peoples. In regions like Alta Verapaz, centuries of exclusion have driven extreme poverty, yet Maya-Q’eqchi’ communities continue to defend their lands and revive resilient, sustainable ways of farming.
AgriFoSe2030
The AgriFoSe2030 programme targets the UN Sustainable Development Goal 2 - "End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture" in low-income contexts. We synthesise and translate existing science into policy and practice, and develop capacity to achieve this.
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Prof. Frank Mugagga Inducted as a Fellow of Uganda National Academy of Sciences
Prof. Frank Mugagga has been inducted as a Fellow of the Uganda National Academy of Sciences (UNAS) during its 2025 conference and annual general meeting held in Kampala. He was among twelve eminent agricultural scientists honored following a rigorous vetting process. -
Bridging the canyon: Transforming research into social change
In the world of research, the distance between a breakthrough finding and a tangible social change can often feel like a vast canyon. How do we ensure our science actually moves the needle on policy and practice? -
Africa’s Youth take on responsibility for the Continent’s Forests
Africa’s young population plays an increasingly important role in sustainably managing the continent’s forests. New initiatives and workshops in Kenya and Cameroon, show how local knowledge, digital tools and entrepreneurship contributes to a sustainable forestry and green economy.
World map for co-publications
Interactive world map over SLU co-publishing for SLU and researchers based in countries all over the world. Explore and see the publications by clicking on a specific country.
The United Nation's international years related to SLU
International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
The UN has declared 2026 the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP). Discover SLU's ongoing projects and opportunities for cooperation in support of the IYRP.
International Year of the Woman Farmer
The United Nations declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF 2026). The Year spotlights the essential roles women play across agrifood systems, from production to trade, while often going unrecognised. Discover some of SLU's research projects in support of the IYWF.
Examples of collaborations
GCUA 2030
Global Challenges University Alliance is a network of universities with a common vision of contributing to a global sustainable world.
SLU Youth Institute
The SLU Youth Institute is a unique and inspiring challenge for high school students in collaboration with the World Food Prize Foundation. The goal is to create interest in the world's global issues with an extra focus on the UN's Sustainable Development Goal number 2 - Zero Hunger.