Our seven research areas
About us
The Department of Energy and Technology consists of about 80 people. You will find us at the Soil, Water and Environmental Center (MVM-centrum) at SLU Campus Ultuna in Uppsala (5th floor).
With us you can find great expertise in technology and systems that we have classified into 7 research areas. We offer undergraduate courses at bachelor's and master's level. At the same time, postgraduate education is a large and important part of our department. Welcome to read more about our activities!
News & Events
News
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Major environmental gains when food waste and by-products are utilised
Today’s food waste and by-products should be regarded as valuable resources. When used in new food products and fish feed, their climate impact can be reduced by up to 90 per cent – while significantly easing pressure on land, water and biodiversity. This is shown in a new doctoral thesis from SLU. -
Tracking climate shocks to build future resilience
What can past climate extremes teach us about resilience? Researchers at SLU’s Interdisciplinary Academy (IDA) are studying long-term data on climate, farming, soils, and society to uncover patterns that could help us adapt to future challenges. -
Today’s energy choices redraw the landscape of the future
Sweden’s energy demand could double by 2035, according to forecasts from the Swedish Energy Agency. As fossil sources are replaced by renewables, energy previously extracted underground must now be produced above ground – a transition to leave visible marks on the landscape. -
Long-lived wood products of improved birch bring more climate benefits
A new study by Aureo Aparecido Abreu Junior, PhD student at SLU and within Trees For Me, and his research colleagues shows that improved birch used for long-lived wood products provides greater climate benefits than all products from naturally regenerated birch, in Southern Sweden. -
From waste to wealth: How toilets can become fertiliser factories
In a changing world, one thing stays constant: we all need toilets. Sanitation protects our health and keeps our environment clean. World Toilet Day 2025, on 19 November, highlights “Sanitation in a changing world” and the need for future-ready systems and services. Check out SLU’s contribution!