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20 May 2025

Focusing on the root causes of pollinator decline

Europe’s bees, hoverflies and butterflies are under threat – not only from pesticides and habitat...

13 May 2025

Ten new professors inaugurated

On May 9 ten new professors were inaugurated at SLU in Uppsala. The ceremony took place in the...

13 May 2025

Carbon dynamics in soils – Does the diversity of organic inputs matter?

The soil biota can be regarded as the ‘biological engine’ of the Earth, driving many of the key...

13 May 2025

Vice-chancellor's appointment extended

The government has formally decided to extend the appointment of Vice-Chancellor Maria Knutson...

12 May 2025

Healthy forests in a changing climate – the path to resilient conifers

A woman in a red jacket looks worried in a forest. Photo.

In her doctoral thesis, Matilda Stein Åslund has studied genetic and environmental factors that...

11 May 2025

Wood ash doubles poplar growth on productive forest land

There is potential in using forested land and forested arable land for poplar plantations in...

09 May 2025

SLU participates in global effort to reduce methane emissions from cows

SLU is participating in the world's largest initiative to reduce methane emissions from cows...

05 May 2025

The colours of algae lead the way to smarter aquaculture

Inspired by nature's own warning systems, researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural...

08 May 2025

Curiosity and the ongoing sense of discovery drive their motivation

Two men are standing with the arms crossed behind the back in front of a green bush

The decision has not yet been made, but the final requirement has been fulfilled: the two UPSC...

07 May 2025

Soil microbes shape the future of crop breeding

Hands holding a plant with root system and soil. Photo.

A better understanding of the plant-microbe partnerships can lead to more resilient and sustainab...

06 May 2025 Press releases

Ten new SLU professors give lectures

From grafting, earthworms and public health to forest monitoring and animal rehabilitation. A wid...

28 April 2025

Moose footage reveals: Make conscious food choices for the right nutritional balance

Using camera collars and the moose's own films, researchers have investigated why moose eat the w...

24 April 2025

SLU launches large-scale climate experiment in Swedish forest

Forest growth in Sweden has slowed down. Climate change is believed to play a key role – but...

22 April 2025

Plant genotype-dependent biocontrol of wheat diseases

A man in a white lab coat by green plants. Photo.

Genetic variation in plants can affect how efficiently biological control agents can reduce...

14 November 2024 Press releases

SLU leads international project on Nature-based Thinking

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Major funding has allowed SLU to lead a project that will test Nature-based Thinking at different...

14 April 2025

Sustainable tomato protection and the power of the microbiome

A man in front of a tomato plant. Photo.

In his new thesis, Daniele Nicotra has uncovered mechanisms driving complex interactions within t...

10 April 2025 Press releases

Pharmaceutical pollution affects migration in Atlantic salmon

Young salmon exposed to pharmaceutical pollution change their behaviour. They prefer to swim alon...

10 April 2025

Perch in a heated ecosystem reveal how climate change can shape fish evolution

Females maturing at a smaller size and larvae changing their feeding habits — by studying perch i...

09 April 2025

SLU's expert advice supports methane mitigation in World Bank projects

Since 2024, SLU researchers are providing scientific advice to the World Bank through their...

04 April 2025

10 new research partnerships to advance sustainable forest management granted

A researcher examines jars used to catch insects.

Ten doctoral projects have been granted within WIFORCE – Wallenberg Initiatives in Forest Researc...

02 April 2025

Marcus Wallin new director of the research infrastructure SITES

Marcus Wallin, researcher at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), has been...

02 April 2025

Carbon balances in landscapes: SLU collaboration with world-leading climate scientists will provide more reliable data

A new EU- funded project aims to improve our understanding of the European greenhouse gas budget...

02 April 2025

New genetic insights on seasonal growth in aspen

Alice Marcon is sitting on a stony hill in front of a forest landscape that goes over to the sea. In front of her is sitting a small white dog. She has black hair, a scarf around her neck, jeans and a jacket on and is smiling into the camera.

Spring is on its way and trees will soon flush their buds. Deciduous trees have to adjust their...

31 March 2025

Lake sediments reveal ecosystem change

Lakeshore with rocks in forefront and mountains in bakcground. Photo.

By analysing sediment from the subarctic lake Diktar-Eriks sjö, researchers can describe how...

28 March 2025

A new regulatory link between cell walls and hormones controls differential growth in plants

Two seedlings next to each other. The yellowish leaves on top of the left seedling are bend down 180 degrees forming a hook, the ones of the right seedling are only bend 90 degrees.

Plant cell walls give stability to the plant, but they are not just rigid structures. The wall...

27 March 2025

Rapeseed can become a better plant-based protein source with the help of gene editing

A man holds parts of a rapeseed plant in a lab. He is wearing blue gloves.

In a new doctoral thesis, Oliver Moss shows how he has successfully reduced the levels of...

26 March 2025

Forestry Impacts on Streams Extend Beyond the Clearcut

A forest stream has been exposed to the sun by clearcutting.

New research led by SLU in collaboration with Stockholm and Karlstad Universities shows that the...

26 March 2025

Red flag for food webs in the Bothnian Sea

The Bothnian Sea is under increasing pressure from human activities. Increases in fishing and...

25 March 2025

Round goby alters coastal fish populations in the Baltic Sea

A small, adaptable newcomer is reshaping the coastal ecosystem of the Baltic Sea. The invasive...

21 March 2025

A new chapter begins for the restored rainforest in Borneo

After nearly three decades of restoration, 18,500 hectares of degraded rainforest in Borneo are o...

18 March 2025

Impregnated Timber Can Get a Second Life

A barrier to recycling wood products is impregnation chemicals, adhesives, or other forms of...

12 March 2025

SLU at top three in international ranking by QS

The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 has recently been released, revealing the top...

10 March 2025

Hundreds of eagles die in traffic in search for food - have changed their behavior according to new study

Eagles are often drawn to roads and railways, lured by the availability of road-killed animals as...

07 March 2025

Brendan McKie – new Professor of Freshwater Ecology

Man in waders in fron of wintery stream. Photo.

How much impact from human activities can a freshwater ecosystem absorb before species disappear...

05 March 2025 Press releases

Åsa Domeij awarded SLU Alumna of the year

Åsa Domeij, Head of Sustainability at Axfood, has been awarded SLU Alumna of the Year 2025. With ...

05 March 2025 Press releases

Digital and Genetic Tools Can Improve the Breastbone Health of Laying Hens

Poultry at the Ekhaga field research station, SLU in Uppsala

Up to 90 percent of the world’s laying hens suffer from breastbone injuries—painful fractures and...

25 February 2025

Doctoral thesis on the future of wheat – strategies for how plant breeding can contribute to higher wheat yields with less fertilizer

A woman wearing a cap is crouching in a wheat field.

On Friday, Lorena Guardia Velarde will defend her thesis on the genetics behind nitrogen efficien...

24 February 2025

Future Forest workshop: A joint dialogue on Forestry, management and Animal behaviour

The research areas of animal behaviour and forest science are often separated. Therefore, a...

24 February 2025

Different wavelengths of light can improve plant protection

Tomato plants in different light colors. Photo.

Plant surfaces are not always a hospitable environment for beneficial bacteria that help protect...

19 February 2025

A taste of collaboration between SLU and Kazakhstan – from fika to beshbarmak

From molecular sciences to wildlife studies, SLU is building strong partnerships with Kazakhstan....

14 February 2025

Lignin – Not as stable as previously thought

Lignin is a substance found in wood that has long been considered very difficult to break down in...

14 February 2025

SLU researcher recognized as "rising star" in environmental research

Michael Bertram, Assistant Professor at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, has been...

14 February 2025

New model provides better insights into the lobster stock

The lobster stock in Sweden is at biologically sustainable levels, although there is still some...

13 February 2025

Fiskbarometern: The status of Sweden’s fish and shellfish stocks

At Fiskbarometern, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences presents the status and trends...

12 February 2025

She Stress-Tests Trees to Assess Their Resilience to Future Climates

By exposing seedlings to drought and heat in climate chambers, researcher Leonie Schönbeck aims t...

10 February 2025 Press releases

High-yielding rice that greatly reduces methane emissions has been developed at SLU

Field trial in China, with equipment measuring methane levels in the air.

Rice is a staple food for half the world's population, but its cultivation leads to significant...

05 February 2025

New genetic method reveals how perch adapt to different aquatic environments

A team of researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has developed an...

26 November 2024

Forest of the future in focus – 14 PhD students link research and application

Hand holding a container of planted moss.

Fourteen phd-projects will be realised in a collaboration between SLU and forestry operators. The...

30 January 2025 Press releases

Nanoparticles damage coronavirus in an unexpected way, paving the way for new disinfection technology

A new way to neutralise the coronavirus and other membrane-surrounded viruses has been discovered...

27 January 2025

From California to Sweden: A Tale of Wildfire Preparedness and Policy Gaps

The recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area have once again underscored the increasing frequency...

29 January 2025

How is the situation for Baltic salmon?

The wild salmon in rivers in Gulf of Bothnia has been somewhat of a success story. Since the cris...

28 January 2025

Assumptions and values influence research on agricultural sustainability

Two major scientific fields that are researching sustainability in agriculture, agroecology and...

28 January 2025 Press releases

She wants to protect wheat from a forgotten enemy

Wheat is one of the world's most important food staples, but with climate change, threats to the...

20 January 2025

Seasonal Variations in Pollution in Swedish Watercourses

Larger watercourse surrounded by greenery. Photo.

A new study conducted by the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), commissioned by t...

23 January 2025

Species Identification Apps contribute to environmental engagement

Cartoon image of person identifying plant species using the phone.

There are now over 250 apps that can help you identify the plants, birds, mushrooms, insects, and...

23 January 2025

Biological control contributes to a sustainable future

A report cover with a flower and a hoverfly. Photo.

Over the past year, much has happened in research on biological control at SLU. Among other thing...

09 January 2025 Press releases

Gene-silencing spray to combat cereal disease is safe for the environment

Photo showing Fusarium head blight on treated and untreated wheat spikes

Great hopes are placed on a new way to combat plant diseases, using RNA to turn off genes that th...

03 January 2025

Tracking Drugged Rats: How Human Medicines Are Altering Rodent Behavior

Fearless, aggressive and infectious, rats exposed to human medicines are thought to be causing...

03 January 2025

King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Environmental Professorship Awarded to James Kirchner

King Carl XVI Gustaf's professorship in environmental science has been awarded to James Kirchner....

08 January 2025 Press releases

Hidden symbols in the forest tell of Sami rituals and sacred places

In protected forests in northern Sweden, centuries-old pine trees have unknown patterns carved in...

23 December 2024

Piscivorous herring – a unique fish in the Baltic Sea ecosystem

In the coastal areas of the Baltic Sea, unusually large herring are sometimes caught, which has...

20 December 2024

Limited hours Registry Office Christmas 2024

Registry Office is open 9.00–11.00 on 23, 27, and 30 December 2024.

18 December 2024

Major research initiative for sustainable forests – 15 PhD positions open

Woman examining something on a tree trunk with a magnifying glass.

Biodiversity and the role of forests in combating climate change are pressing global issues that...

17 December 2024 Press releases

Basement cultivation for residents in Rosengård

Residents are transforming the empty basements of Sweden's "Million Program" housing into...

17 December 2024

SLU publishes new sustainability report

During the year, SLU Environment, SLU Global and the Agenda 2030 group have collaborated to produ...

11 December 2023

Dags att söka till sommarens fältinventering i NILS!

Dags att söka för att arbeta med NILS fältinventering under sommaren 2024. Under 2024 kommer...

11 December 2023

Dags att söka till sommarens fältinventering i NILS!

Dags att söka för att arbeta med NILS fältinventering under sommaren 2024. Under 2024 kommer...

16 December 2024

Green dreams and workforce realities

During 2023, Future Forests hosted a series of seminars and workshops where forest researchers me...

16 December 2024

Weevil damage affect planted birch seedlings

Spruce and pine is normally in focus when assessing pine weevil damage. Preliminary results by Ph...

16 December 2024

Critical situation for sharks, rays and chimaeras - new global report shows the way forward

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has released a global report, Global...

13 December 2024

SLU's official forest statistics are now even easier to find – available on Sweden’s and the EU’s data portals!

SLU's official statistics on the state and changes of forests produced by the Swedish National...

11 December 2024

AI simplifies the study of seals’ and cormorants’ diets

Seals and cormorants are top predators that play important roles in the ecosystem, while also...

09 December 2024

Roadside bees and butterflies are affected by both current traffic and historic landscapes

Bumblebee on flower by road where a car is passing.

Roadside verges and power line corridors can become vital habitats for butterflies, bumblebees, a...

06 December 2024

Ramesh Vetukuri gives students freedom to think out of the box

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“Ramesh is one of the best supervisors, known for his knowledge, helpfulness, and friendliness”....

04 December 2024

Three additional PhD projects approved in the WIFORCE research school

In October, 12 PhD projects were approved in an internal call at SLU’s Faculty of Forest Sciences...

03 December 2024

Too few fish, too few offspring: an ignored risk in fisheries management

Small fish stocks are more vulnerable than current management practices often acknowledge. A new...

02 December 2024

New research makes the bread you love healthier without loss in quality

Adding wheat bran to bread makes it more nutritious but also makes bread dense and unappealing. N...

02 December 2024

Assumptions and values influence research on agricultural sustainability

Two major scientific fields that are researching sustainability in agriculture, agroecology and...

02 December 2024 Press releases

Improved forest inventories through 3D remote sensing technology

Data collected with the help of drones, airplanes and satellites can today give us a cost-effecti...

28 November 2024

Award-Winning Idea Could Save Forests from Bark Beetle Infestations

Award Ceremony for SLU Umeå and Sparbanksstiftelsen Norrland's Innovation Prize 2024

Researcher Langning Huo won this year's SLU Umeå and Sparbanksstiftelsen Norrland Innovation Awar...

28 November 2024

ENFIN network becomes formal organisation

For more than 20 years, European forest inventories have collaborated under the ENFIN umbrella. T...

27 November 2024

The National Forest Inventory and the Unit for Forest Field Research awarded a prize for societal collaboration

Ola Langvall and Cornelia Roberge recieving an award from dean Göran Ericsson

26 November 2024

Transforming Forestry: The Launch of the SingleTree Project

Sweden. The SingleTree project has officially launched, representing a significant initiative...

25 November 2024

Ginger scent in the pigsty: Scientists investigate pigs' scent memories

In humans, there is a clear link between smells, emotions and memories. But what about animals,...

21 November 2024

New research highlights the cultural importance of plants for people in Borneo

Tree crown with large hanging beehives under the branches.

Borneo’s nature is rich in unique plant life, which is central to the culture and survival of man...

20 November 2024

Three researchers from SLU among the most cited

Three researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences are on the 2024 list of...

20 November 2024

SLU researchers investigate how climate effects access to nutritious aquatic foods in vulnerable regions

A fisherman in Zanzibar, Tanzania looking at his daily catch.

How will climate change effect people's access to nutritious food from the ocean, especially thos...

19 November 2024 Press releases

The chemical cocktail in the bodies of Swedish young people reflects country of birth, place of residence and gender

Photo of products that may contain chemicals

The number of chemicals is steadily increasing in our environment and also in ourselves. However,...

15 November 2024

SLU has performed well in the 2024 Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities by subject

SLU has been ranked fifth-best university in the world for agriculture in this year’s Shanghai...

14 November 2024

SLU’s development research featured in report from the Swedish Research Council

Development research is an important research field for addressing global challenges and fighting...

14 November 2024

Rethinking fish stock management: new research challenges the "fewer fish, faster growth" paradigm

Traditionally, as the number of fish in a stock increases the individual growth is expected to sl...

14 November 2024

SLU Researcher: Pollinator Monitoring Programme in the EU Must Start Immediately

All EU countries must initiate pollinator monitoring. Now an international team of researchers...

11 November 2024

Severe pine twisting rust in Scots pine increases the probability of Diplodia tip blight

In a new study, SLU researchers has investigated if the fungal disease pine twisting rust makes t...

07 November 2024

Exploring Fall and Winter's Hidden Effects on Forest Biodiversity

In a recent conversation, Associate Professor Per-Ola Hedwall shared insights into the seasonal a...

06 November 2024

Fava bean in transformation - becoming the food of the future in SLU's lab

In a lab at SLU, faba beans from Skåne are crossed with Indonesian food. The aim is to create...

05 November 2024

ERC synergy grant enables mapping of the functions of the plant hormone auxin within plant cells

Photo of Alexander Jones, Stéphanie Robert, Jürgen Kleine-Vehn och Ondřej Novák

A research consortium led by Stéphanie Robert from SLU has been awarded a prestigious Synergy Gra...

05 November 2024

Early insights of forest disturbance with remote sensing – researchers shared knowledge at international workshop

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Researchers from across Europe gathered, focusing on how remote sensing data can be used to...

01 November 2024

More research on mycorrhiza and microbial interactions with the support of the Swedish Research Council

Petra Fransson and Paul Kardol have received grants from the Swedish Research Council to conduct...

30 October 2024

SLU participates in a new major innovation program to accelerate the green transition

A woman walks with a pram on a pedestrianised street in Östersund. Green trees grow along the street and colourful sails are stretched above. Photo.

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is part of the new large-scale strategic...

29 October 2024

A new way to prioritize food issues

A person takes an orange to put in a shopping basket. Photo.

Significant changes have occurred in the food system. The old local systems have started to strai...