Education https://www.slu.se/en/departments/economics/education/ Digital student ambassador Are you studying a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme at SLU? Do you enjoy studying at SLU and want to inspire others? Do you have an interest in and understanding of social media? If yes, apply to become a Digital student ambassador for SLU! https://www.slu.sehttps://student.slu.se/en/sw-news/2024/3/digital-student-ambassador/ 717361 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:50:12 +0100 International Student Barometer The International Student Barometer (ISB) surveys approximately 120 000 students around the world. The latest results see the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) ranking first for teaching quality and teaching staff among all the Swedish universities surveyed. SLU’s campus environments have been awarded top grades among the participating universities worldwide. https://www.slu.sehttps://student.slu.se/en/sw-news/2024/3/international-student-barometer/ 715072 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:38:06 +0100 Mobile bike service at Campus Ultuna! Does your bike need a bit of extra care after the winter? Now a mobile bike service opens up for students and employees at Campus Ultuna so that you can easily get help with the bicycle while you are at work or at the lecture. No need to load the bike on the car or pass the time before the workshop closes! https://www.slu.sehttps://student.slu.se/en/sw-news/2024/3/mobile-bike-service-at-campus-ultuna/ 716233 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:52:35 +0100 SLU University Library now has 3D printers in Alnarp and Uppsala The SLU University Library in Uppsala has recently acquired a 3D printer. There is also a 3D printer in Alnarp. The printers can be used free of charge by all students and staff. https://www.slu.sehttps://student.slu.se/en/sw-news/2024/3/slu-university-library-now-has-3d-printers-in-alnarp-and-uppsala/ 716067 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:19:56 +0100 Orolig värld It is with sadness that we take note of a worsening conflict situation in both Ukraine and the Middle East. War is devastating, and our thoughts go out to those affected. https://www.slu.sehttps://student.slu.se/en/sw-news/2024/3/orolig-varld/ 714041 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 08:39:09 +0100 Bridging disciplines through Urban Healthscapes Urban Healthscapes is a useful concept to facilitate interdisciplinary research on health issues in urban settings. This was one of the key messages from a recent webinar arranged in collaboration between the research platforms SLU Future One Health and SLU Urban Futures. https://www.slu.sehttps://student.slu.se/en/sw-news/2024/3/bridging-disciplines-through-urban-healthscapes/ 713498 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:04:19 +0100 Information regarding a confirmed case of meningococcal infection in a student at SLU Recently, a case of meningococcal infection was confirmed in a student at SLU. In light of this, contact tracing has been conducted through the Infectious Disease Control Unit in Region Uppsala. https://www.slu.sehttps://student.slu.se/en/sw-news/2024/2/information-regarding-a-confirmed-case-of-meningococcal-infection-in-a-student-at-slu/ 711803 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:39:45 +0100 Student design competition in Umeå - opening March 2024 SLU Urban Futures, in co-operation with Umeå municipality, will launch a student design competition in March 2024. Students in the field of Landscape Architecture and sustainable urban development will be given the opportunity to design processes of co-producing a multivalent urban landscape – shaping a unique urban setting of Umeå’s future. https://www.slu.sehttps://student.slu.se/en/sw-news/2024/2/student-design-competition-in-umea----opening-march-2024/ 711735 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:55:41 +0100 Registration open for the PhD-course 'Forest Damage - Monitoring and eviromental assessment' The registration is now open for the PhD student course on “Monitoring and environmental assessment” that will start in March. The objective of the course is to provide the students with a basic understanding of environmental assessments and how to design programs for monitoring forest damage, the incidence of damaging agents and the risk of damage. https://www.slu.sehttps://student.slu.se/en/sw-news/2024/2/registration-open-for-the-phd-course-forest-damage---monitoring-and-eviromental-assessment/ 711705 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:54:11 +0100 Navigating the Future of Meat In January, SLU Future Food, in collaboration with the Student Union and TABLE, hosted an inclusive workshop to discuss and engage in the often polarised issue of the future of meat.  With a diverse array of perspectives, beliefs, and backgrounds in attendance, participants were encouraged to share their values and engage in self-reflection, with the aim to navigate complex discussions constructively rather than divisively. https://www.slu.sehttps://student.slu.se/en/sw-news/2024/2/navigating-the-future-of-meat/ 711287 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 13:38:29 +0100 The library’s webinars – for everyone at SLU! During the spring, the SLU University Library is organising several webinars to provide students and SLU staff with practical knowledge to simplify their studies and work. https://www.slu.sehttps://student.slu.se/en/sw-news/2024/2/the-librarys-webinars--for-everyone-at-slu/ 710727 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 09:54:13 +0100 Are you a student or student group with many ideas or a business idea that needs to be developed? What? Participate in the EU project NOBALIS program for the development of entrepreneurship and innovation to promote the development of innovative business ideas focused on food, biotech and bio resources. The program offers hands-on support, international mentors, help with IP management, prototyping and help with creating a contact network with investors. The best groups will win additional prizes and support. All activities will take place online. When? The first meeting, on March 6 2024 at 13:00-17:00 CET, a Hackathon will be hosted where idea generation and idea development are the focus. How? Apply here by February 21, 2024 to participate . The program offers; hands-on support, international mentors, help with IP management, prototyping and help with creating a contact network with investors. The best groups will win additional prizes and support. All activities will take place online. More information in the pdf. https://www.slu.sehttps://student.slu.se/en/sw-news/2024/2/are-you-a-student-or-student-group-with-many-ideas-or-a-business-idea-that-needs-to-be-developed/ 530537 Fri, 09 Sep 2022 08:53:00 +0100 Sign up for the Mario Kart Tournament in Ultuna Last year’s success is back! Sign up for the Ultuna Mario Kart Tournament no later than February 22 and show everyone why YOU are the best gamer around! https://www.slu.sehttps://student.slu.se/en/sw-news/2024/2/sign-up-for-the-mario-kart-tournament-in-ultuna/ 704375 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:24:01 +0100 Collaboration - important for SLU's Forest Damage Centre, forestry sector and authorities On January 18th and 19th the SLU Forest Damage Centre organised its annual meeting in Eskilstuna inviting scientist, representatives from forestry sector and authorities. Throughout the conference collaboration was highlighted as an important aspect for all parties, with a common goal - to prevent and monitor forest damage. https://www.slu.sehttps://student.slu.se/en/sw-news/2024/2/collaboration---important-for-slus-forest-damage-centre-forestry-sector-and-authorities/ 703867 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:09:58 +0100 Workshop bystander invervention In this workshop, you will get tools, information and a chance to practise being more comfortable as an active bystander, or help you who want to become one. Everyone who visits our campuses should feel safe and welcome. https://www.slu.sehttps://student.slu.se/en/sw-news/2024/1/workshop-bystander-invervention/ 703873 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 09:58:33 +0100 Canvas courses are concluded when you get your final grade We are making a change in Canvas which means that you will be concluded from your previous courses when you receive a final grade for the course. https://www.slu.sehttps://student.slu.se/en/sw-news/2024/1/canvas-courses-are-concluded-when-you-get-your-final-grade/ 701724 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:22:21 +0100 Nobalis On December 13th the student teams from 5 Nordic and Baltic universities pitched their food and biotechnology related business ideas to an international jury at the NOBALIS Demo Day. The teams have been working with their ideas and mentors throughout the fall in the NOBALIS Entrepreneurship and Innovation Capacity Development Program. In the course of three months, the teams elaborated their business models, marketing plans, product concepts, funding plans and pitching skills. https://www.slu.sehttps://student.slu.se/en/sw-news/2024/1/nobalis/ 701726 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 20:44:42 +0100