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.
From idea to final-year project
Curious about what it’s like to write a degree project at SLU? Follow Klara, a student at SLU, and join her journey through the thesis process – from the initial idea to the completed project.
March 21: International Day of Forests
Africa has the largest youth population in the world, and they are now taking on the responsibility of preserving and developing the continent’s forests. With the help of local knowledge, digital tools, and entrepreneurship, new solutions are being created for sustainable forestry – and a greener economy. The theme for the UN International Day of Forests 2026 is “Forests and Economies.”
Science and Education for Sustainable Life
SLU is a world-class university, consistently ranked among the global leaders in life and environmental sciences. Here, people come together to make a real difference. Through knowledge and action, we create the conditions for a sustainable, vibrant and better world.
News and events
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Gene editing in plant breeding – a precision tool for better potatoes
CRISPR/Cas9 is the most widely used gene-editing tool and enables highly precise modifications of DNA. In plant breeding, it is used to improve important traits such as disease resistance, drought tolerance, and nutritional value. Researcher Matías González works with new genomic techniques. -
SLU and WWF launch new collaboration to inspire the next generation of forest professionals
A forestry education doesn’t just lead to work in the forest – it opens doors to careers in climate, business, biodiversity, research and innovation. Now, SLU and WWF are launching a collaboration to highlight opportunities within forestry and sustainable development. -
Rare boreal deadwood fungi do not recover in clear-cut forests
Managed boreal forests support far less diverse fungal communities compared to successional forests sprung from forest fires. A new study from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences shows stark differences in the abundance of rare species between environments of different forest regimes. -
Rare medicinal tree cultivated in European trials
The rare yew tree could become a profitable species in forestry. Experimental cultivation is now being initiated at several locations across Europe.
Research
Most recently published projects
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Mistra Digital Forest
Mistra Digital Forest is a research programme that leverages digitalisation to promote sustainable development in forestry. -
Microclimate and roadside plants (MicRoad)
We are investigating interactions between microclimate and roadside plant communities across Sweden.
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Stop the amount of PFAS in circulation
PFAS are harmful chemicals that are hard to break down and can enter our bodies through drinking water. Since drinking water is essential, SLU researchers are developing methods to purify PFAS and prevent them from reaching our water sources. -
Why Ditches Matter: A Research Perspective
Ditches are a defining feature of many landscapes. Though often overlooked, they play an essential role in water and soil regulation. As climate change accelerates, understanding how ditches function, and how we manage them, has never been more important. -
Assumptions and values influence research on agricultural sustainability
What assumptions, values and knowledge claims shape different scientific approaches to agricultural sustainability? Five researchers have delved into this question within SLU's Interdisciplinary Academy.
Explore statistics, open environmental data and species information
Search for and official statistics, open data and maps from SLU's environmental monitoring and assessment.
Work at SLU
Would you like to contribute to the development of sustainable living, based on science and education? Join us!