Research news
Here we present news items about SLU's research.
SLU at top three in international ranking by QS
The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 has recently been released, revealing the top universities for 55 different subjects across five broad subject areas. The Swedish University of
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
Brendan McKie – new Professor of Freshwater Ecology
How much impact from human activities can a freshwater ecosystem absorb before species disappear and key ecosystem services are threatened? And how does biodiversity loss interact with other
FF workshop animals and forest
The research areas of animal behaviour and forest science are often separated. Therefore, a workshop was held recently, to try and bridge the gap. The goal of the workshop was to foster mutual
Different wavelengths of light can improve plant protection
Plant surfaces are not always a hospitable environment for beneficial bacteria that help protect plants from pests. However, in a new doctoral thesis, Maria Hellström has investigated how different
SLU and Kazakhstan collaboration
From molecular sciences to wildlife studies, SLU is building strong partnerships with Kazakhstan. A recent event at SLU Uppsala demonstrated the breadth and depth of these collaborations, opening
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 soils. A new dissertation from SLU shows that lignin degradation by soil microbes can be faster than
Fiskbarometern-2025
At Fiskbarometern, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences presents the status and trends of fish and shellfish stocks in Swedish marine and freshwater environments. The assessments for 2024
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 to determine how trees will cope in the future. “The need to better understand drought and heat
High-yielding rice that greatly reduces methane emissions has been developed at SLU
Rice is a staple food for half the world's population, but its cultivation leads to significant emissions of the greenhouse gas methane. Now, researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural
Ny genetisk metod avslöjar hur abborren anpassar sig till olika vattenmiljöer
A team of researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has developed an innovative approach to study genetic adaptation, introducing a methodology that expands our ability to
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 by researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and the University of Tartu.