Harvesting Swedish sweet potatoes in search of future varieties
Purple, red, orange, yellow, and white. Plump, thin, long, smooth, and crooked. The trial cultivation of new sweet potato varieties adapted to the Swedish climate is now being harvested.
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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News and events
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Agreement signed with African university network promoting agricultural education and research
On 25 September, SLU’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Maria Knutson Wedel and RUFORUM’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Patrick Okori has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions. -
Prime Minister visits SLU in Alnarp – focus on research for future food security
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson visited SLU Alnarp on October 8 to learn more about research that strengthens Sweden’s preparedness and contributes to a sustainable food system. During the visit, he saw how SLU is developing robust and resilient crops for future food production. -
Doctoral award ceremony 2025: celebrating SLU’s new doctors and award winners
On Saturday 4 October, it was time for the Doctoral award ceremony at SLU. During the ceremony 60 new doctors, 20 jubilee doctors and 7 honorary doctors received their degrees. The Arvid Lindman Medal and the SLU Medals for Distinguished Service were also presented. -
Award-Winning Professor: “I’ve always wanted to leave my mark on the field”
For over 40 years, Professor Henrik Elvang Jensen has shaped the field of veterinary pathology internationally – developing new diagnostic methods, changing clinical practices, and creating guidelines now used worldwide.
Research
Most recently published projects
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Optimize canagliflozin doses – decrease hyperinsulinemia and prevent laminitis
Horses with hyperinsuinemia are at risk to develop the painfuld condition laminitis. The drug canagliflozin has the potential to lower insulin levels and prevent laminitis. -
Restructuring the Rural North? Tensions and prospects for sustainable development
The project investigated how initiatives for intensified resource extraction are re-structuring rural spaces in Sweden an Canada. -
Green Care' on Farms in Sweden: A gender perspective on entrepreneurship in a changed welfare state
A study of 'green care' entrepreneurship among Swedish farmers from a doing gender perspective.
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The quality of autumn and winter grazing in year-round grazing for horses
In a 2.5-year study in which Gotland ponies were used for year-round grazing, we collected grazing samples once a month to analyze how the quality of the grazing varied throughout the year. -
Feeding straw to horses
Researchers from SLU have recently published a study highlighting the effects of feeding straw to horses. -
Gotland ponies as conservationists
The Gotland pony as a conservationist – a way to promote biodiversity and preserve an endangered domestic animal breed.
Explore statistics, open environmental data and species information
Search for and official statistics, open data and maps from SLU's environmental monitoring and assessment.
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