Lectures by SLU´s new honorary doctors
SLU warmly welcomes everyone interested to attend the lectures held by SLU´s latest honorary doctors on Friday 3 October in Uppsala. The lectures will provide exciting insights into topics ranging from forest health to coastal landscapes. The lectures are open to the public and will be webcast.
How does it feel to arrive in Sweden as a new international student?
In her first blog post, Anam – SLU Student Ambassador – describes her arrival in Uppsala and gives valuable insights for international students starting their journey in Sweden.
Consumers are positive about new varieties of crops
Most Swedish consumers view new crops developed through crossbreeding positively, according to a new survey conducted by researchers at SLU.
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Lectures by SLU´s new honorary doctors
SLU warmly welcomes everyone interested to attend the lectures held by SLU´s latest honorary doctors on Friday 3 October in Uppsala. The lectures will provide exciting insights into topics ranging from forest health to coastal landscapes. The lectures are open to the public and will be webcast. -
Looking for the perfect tree partner – SLU’s hope in Forskar Grand Prix
On 10 October, Laura García Romañach, a PhD student at SLU, will take to the stage at SciFest to compete in the Researcher's Grand Prix. Using dating apps as a metaphor, she will explain the science behind tree breeding – and why her research is crucial in the face of climate change. -
Linnaeus' disciple Peter Hernqvist was honored with a place of his own
On Monday, September 22, over a hundred guests gathered at SLU Campus Ultuna to participate in the inauguration of Peter Hernqvist's place in front of the Veterinary Medical and Animal Science Center (VHC), which now officially bears the name of the founder of Sweden's first veterinary education. -
Healthy cod in the Åland Sea carry a chemical mystery
Researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) have made a remarkable discovery in cod from the Åland Sea. Compared to their relatives in the rest of the Baltic Sea, the Åland cod have extremely high levels of boron in their otoliths. But where it comes from remains a mystery.
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Most recently published projects
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The Agricultural History of East and Southeast Asia
This project is investigating the dynamics behind agricultural shifts in East and Southeast Asia from the beginning of agriculture (around 2,500 BCE) to the present. -
Vaccination against Streptococcus suis
The aim of the project is to develop a recombinant fusion protein vaccine, to provide protection against the zoonotic bacterium Streptococcus suis. This microbe may cause severe disease in booth pigs and man. -
Investigating a new feed additive (AB-01) for reducing enteric methane emissions in dairy cows
This study aims to investigate the long-term effects on methane emissions (CH4) and rumen fermentation in dairy cows of a newly developed Swedish feed supplement (AB-01).
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What lies hidden beneath the surface?
Recent advances in biosensor technology offer new opportunities to monitor fish welfare in aquaculture. However, before new biosensors can be put to use, their suitability and potential applications must be carefully evaluated. -
How to talk when truth is contested – three strategies for collaborative policy making
Facilitators of collaborative policy making on sustainability issues often face heated debates and conflicting truths. They are on the front lines when facts are contested and emotions run high. A study explores their experiences and presents strategies for navigating post-truth situations. -
How medicine residues in water affect young salmon
Imagine you are a young salmon making a long and dangerous journey from the river to the sea.
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