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Research and doctoral education stand for 70 per cent of SLU's turnover. Sound basic research is combined with more practical studies to solve concrete problems. The researchers often work interdisciplinarily.

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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 through selective breeding. Using advanced measurement technology and the Gigacow research platform, Swedish researchers are contributing to global data collection for breeding of ruminants with lower methane emissions.

Cow smelling the equipment

The colors of algae lead the way to smarter aquaculture

Inspired by nature's own warning systems, researchers at SLU and KTH are investigating whether the colors of algae can reveal when they start producing toxic substances – and how underwater robots and AI can help us detect it in time.

Ceramium tenuicorne

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 exactly how remains unknown. Now, SLU is launching one of the largest field experiments of its kind to find out how earlier snowmelt, drought, and warmer summers affect forest growth and ecosystem functions.

Forest photographed from the air.

Scientific publications by SDG's

SLU researchers publish scholarly works related to one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's). Explore the SLU output for, among others, goal number 13 – Climate Action.

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An Eye for Science

Here we show some concrete examples on how SLU takes on fundamental issues that affect all of us.

What does SLU do for the climate?

We provide knowledge, decision support and facts about climate solutions. We teach our students about sustainability and they inspire us to further reduce our impact on climate.

SLU works with the climate 52 weeks a year. Illustration: Michael Kvick, SLU

R/V Svea investigates the sea

The new Swedish research vessel Svea is now ready to investigate the sea. She is a marine resource for research and environmental assessment.

The ship Svea

SITES

SITES (Swedish Infrastructure for Ecosystem Science) is a national research infrastructure for terrestrial and limnological field research, open to all scientists.

Different animals, plants and ecosystems. The text "SITES". Illustration.

Do you want to ask a question?

Jens Sundström is a plant researcher and also an external collaboration specialist in biotechnology.

Ask him or some other of our researchers. You can also search for publications from SLU.

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Published: 26 May 2025 - Page editor: forskning@slu.se
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