In search of the eel’s secrets in the Sargasso Sea
A Thünen expedition in the Sargasso Sea is collecting eel larvae to better understand the European eel’s early life and population changes.
A guide for newly admitted students
Newly admitted to SLU? Student ambassador Anam shares practical advice to help you prepare for student life in Sweden. Read the blog to get started.
Short food supply chains can strengthen crisis preparedness
Experiences from the war in Ukraine show how vulnerable large-scale food systems can be. A new SLU project will examine how local solutions can improve preparedness.
Science and Education for Sustainable Life
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News and events
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Ancient seabird guano reveals how climate change may shape future populations
By analysing peat cores, researchers have shown how populations of nesting seabirds have fluctuated on a sub-Antarctic island over 8,000 years. They found that bird numbers rose and fell alongside shifts in climate, offering new clues about how future climate change could impact seabird populations. -
New study shows what Swedes consider most important about their forests
It is easy to think that tree species, age, and lushness determine how we experience a forest. But more important than the forest’s composition is its accessibility. This is shown in a new study from SLU. -
International Award for Forest Scientist at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Jens Peter Skovsgaard, Professor of Silviculture at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre in Alnarp), has been awarded the IUFRO Distinguished Service Award by International Union of Forest Research Organizations. -
Genetic Variation in Aspen and Birch May Support More Sustainable Forestry
Forests in Sweden are facing new challenges. They are often dominated by a few conifer species, making them vulnerable. A new research project at SLU Alnarp explores how aspen and silver birch can contribute to more robust and sustainable forest systems.
Research
Most recently published projects
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Loading and unloading of pigs at transport to slaughter
Attitudes, driving methods and effects on pig welfare, transporter health and efficiency. -
The importance of weaning age of piglets and sows welfare and production in loose housing farrowing boxes – a pilot study
This pilot study aimed to map piglets and sows production, behaviour, health and general welfare during the lactation period and to identify conflicts between the needs of the sow and the piglets. -
Indicators of positive emotional states in dogs
In this project, different methods were used in order to identify indicators of positive emotions in dogs by observing facial expressions, body language and heart rate parameters.
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Lessons from war – Ukrainian farmers can strengthen Sweden's food security
How is food production affected when a country is at war? A new study gathers experiences from Ukrainian farmers and veterinarians – knowledge that can provide important insights for Sweden's crisis preparedness. -
What does winter feeding mean for reindeer health and welfare?
Reduced availability of natural pasture in reindeer husbandry has made winter feeding more common in Sweden and Norway. But feeding in enclosures is linked to a higher incidence of certain diseases, according to a survey study which has been compiled in a fact sheet. -
How starchy concentrated feed affects horses' metabolism
Horses' metabolism is affected by whether they are fed a diet with or without starch, a new study from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) shows. Differences between diets can have an impact on health, performance and behavior, according to researchers behind the study.
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