Department of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies
Pharmaceutical pollution affects migration in Atlantic salmon
Young salmon exposed to pharmaceutical pollution change their behaviour. They prefer to swim alone rather than in shoals and take greater risks during the vital migration from river to sea. This is
10 new research partnerships to advance sustainable forest management granted
Ten doctoral projects have been granted within WIFORCE – Wallenberg Initiatives in Forest Research program at SLU. The projects are conducted in collaboration with private and public partners and aim
SILVA PhD course: Scientific Writing
SILVA PhD course: Scientific Writing dimitris.athanassiadis@slu.se This course on scientific writing ensures that you a PhD student get better equipped to communicate your research effectively,
Conservation Genetics
Come and learn about conservation genetics where you will delve into the basics, theory and practical aspects in a fun and engaging course. Through this course, you will acquire in-demand skills,
Ecosystem Restoration and rewilding
Are you passionate about nature conservation and ecological restoration? This course explores ecosystem restoration and rewilding of species, ecosystems, and ecosystem services in forests, wetlands,
Education
At the Department of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies, we provide the Master's programme Conservation and Management of Fish and Wildlife. We also have individual courses at both Master's and
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 on the path to recovery. Now, the next phase begins—deepening knowledge and ensuring it translates into
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 a food source. However, this behavior is increasingly leading to them being struck by vehicles. A new
SLU researcher recognized as "rising star" in environmental research
Michael Bertram, Assistant Professor at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, has been named the 2024 Rising Star in Environmental Research. Behind the award are the scientific journal ACS
International moose symposium in Sweden
Take part in the latest moose research at the international moose symposium in Östersund frida.wengberg@slu.se International moose symposium in Ostersund, Sweden. June 23 - june 27 2005 For the
Rats new
Fearless, aggressive and infectious, rats exposed to human medicines are thought to be causing major problems. Equipped with GPS collars and traps, researchers from the Swedish University of
Major research initiative for sustainable forests – 15 PhD positions open
Biodiversity and the role of forests in combating climate change are pressing global issues that demand new knowledge. Fifteen PhD positions are now open within a new research program at the Swedish