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Events/A RSS feed provided by Umeå Universityen-usTue, 24 Mar 2026 10:41:24 +0100/en/events/designing-a-good-canvas-site22_12156874/Designing a good Canvas siteAccessibility requirements and students' wishes place higher demands on how we actually design a course in CanvasTue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100Both accessibility requirements and students' wishes place higher demands on how we actually design a course in Canvas.During the workshop, we will go through examples of what characterizes a well-structured and accessible Canvas site.Language: English<a href="https://app.eduadmin.se/form/a8b161cc76bfc02f/2238484?publicFormId=a38ccc41-9298-452e-9e50-629492883c5c&userGuid=f8a6d350-b44c-4267-919b-3e2aa85ec106">Register</a>Online, ZoomWorkshop/en/events/designing-a-good-canvas-site22_12156874/2026-03-24T13:00:00+01:002026-03-24T15:00:00+01:00/en/events/icelab-lunch-pitch-anna-jonsson-and-ehsan-estaji_12156636/IceLab Lunch Pitch: Anna Jonsson and Ehsan EstajiThe Integrated Science Lab invites you to meet, and explore collaboration opportunities with Anna Jonsson and Ehsan Estaji.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100The Integrated Science Lab invites you to join the conversation at a Lunch Pitch. Anna Johnson has an algorithm that might be useful if you are looking for the most likely sentence, the smallest DNA sequence, or some other least costly structure. Ehsan is finding ways to unify major plant biology databases into a single queryable network. Both are looking for collaborators.<h2>Join the conversation - everyone is welcome!</h2>To encourage cross pollination of ideas between researchers from different disciplines, IceLab hosts interdisciplinary research lunches with the vision of allowing ideas to meet and mate. During the Lunch Pitch Season, the creative lunches take place at KBC on a Wednesday. Please note this Lunch Pitch will be in KBF301 (Stora Fokusrummet) instead of Glasburen where it is usually held. <h3>Registration</h3>Register to come to the pitch and reserve your lunch by Monday, 23 March at 10am.IceLab Lunch Pitch registration will open two weeks before the event.<div class="epi-contentfragment">IceLab Lunch Pitch Register and Watch</div> Note! The default lunch option is a vegetarian falafel sandwich. You can choose an alternative lunch (vegan, gluten free, etc) in a separate form that will be emailed to you once you have registered. <h2>Who is pitching about what?</h2><h3> Pitch 1: Anna Jonsson, Associate Professor at Department of Computing Science</h3>Finding the best trees in the data forestWhen a structure is generated from a set of weighted rules, a parse tree is created that shows exactly how that structure was generated. The structure can be anything from a natural language sentence to a graph representing a fluid network. It can also be a DNA sequence, or a parse tree itself. For some reason, we might want to learn the least costly structure that can be generated from a certain rule set: the most likely sentence, or the smallest DNA sequence that fulfills the properties enforced by the rules. In that case, we can apply the algorithm Betty that finds the N 'best' (smallest, most likely, least costly, etc.) structures, disregarding any duplicates.If you think that this in any way can help your research, please reach out, and we can discuss what adjustments to the implementation you might need to make it suit your purpose. Interested in: Missed application areas, collaborations<h3>Pitch 2: Ehsan Estaji, Postdoc at Department of Plant Physiology</h3>Graph-Theoretic Integration of Multi-Omics Data: Enabling Multi-Hop Reasoning in BioinformaticsBiological research generates vast, heterogeneous datasets — genomics, proteomics, regulatory networks, phenotypes — yet these typically remain siloed in separate databases with incompatible schemas. In this pitch, I present a knowledge graph approach that unifies many major plant biology databases into a single queryable network. The key insight is graph-theoretic: by representing biological entities and their relationships as a typed, attributed graph, we enable multi-hop reasoning — traversing chains of relationships (e.g., gene → protein → interaction → pathway → phenotype) that would be invisible when querying any single source. I'll discuss schema unification at scale, using graph topology to surface non-obvious connections, and how large language models can serve as a natural language interface to make complex graph queries accessible to non-programmers.Interested in: Collaborations with researchers working on network analysis, knowledge representation, or data integration in any domain. Also keen to connect with people experienced in graph neural networks, ontology design, or anyone reasoning across multiple heterogeneous data sources. <h2>Where is it?</h2> KBC Stora Fokusrummet - KBF301, near the KBC café. Find your way to the venue (<a href="https://link.mazemap.com/V2IsLw64">mazemap link</a>) IceLab Lunch Pitches are made possible through funding from KBC for the venue and from Stress Response Modeling at IceLab for their coordination and lunches. KBF301 - Stora FokusrummetSeminar/en/events/icelab-lunch-pitch-anna-jonsson-and-ehsan-estaji_12156636/2026-03-25T12:00:00+01:002026-03-25T13:00:00+01:00/en/events/light-sceleton-interactions-in-coralline-algae_12165235/EMG-seminar - Cristian Ramirez GutierrezTitle: Light–Skeleton Interactions in Coralline Algae: Optical Transport and Structural Effects Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100A seminar in the Department of Ecology, Environment and Geoscience's (EMG) seminar series.Title: Light–Skeleton Interactions in Coralline Algae: Optical Transport and Structural Effects<a href="https://umu.zoom.us/j/3772972611">Zoom link</a>  Fjället - KBG501 and ZoomSeminar/en/events/light-sceleton-interactions-in-coralline-algae_12165235/2026-03-25T13:00:00+01:002026-03-25T14:00:00+01:00/en/events/jordan-scott_12159964/The research seminar in philosophy: Jordan ScottThe Research Seminar Series in Philosophy invites you to a seminar with Jordan Scott, Oxford.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:15:00 +0100The Research Seminar Series in Philosophy invites you to a seminar with Jordan Scott, Oxford, "The Rational Bind of the Undecided Voter".A workshop is embedded in this seminar, <a href="/link/f51b76cdd1a2424b878ce9604fd784b7.aspx">learn more here.</a><h2>About the seminar series</h2>This seminar is intended primarily for presentations of PhD work and other research in philosophy conducted at the Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies. Guest lectures sometimes take place in the seminar as well. The seminars are given in English and all interested are welcome to attend these events. <a href="/link/c39c3aa808c341fbb6e20b226145c3cc.aspx">Learn more about the seminar series in Philosophy and upcoming events</a>HUM.H.119Seminar/en/events/jordan-scott_12159964/2026-03-25T13:15:00+01:002026-03-25T15:00:00+01:00/en/events/research-applications_12158190/HESSD-seminar: Research applicationsThe HESSD seminar series invites you to a seminar on research applications.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:15:00 +0100The HESSD seminar series (the History and Education/Social Studies Didactics Seminar) invites you to a seminar on research applications<h3>About the Seminar Series</h3>In The History and Education/Social Studies Didactics Seminar, we discuss educational history and social studies didactics research. This includes areas like childhood and education, curriculum studies, and the formation and teaching of the social studies in schools. It also includes issues of history culture, history consciousness and use of history as part of different identities, also outside schools. If you want to participate in a seminar, contact the seminar series coordinator, Anna Larsson, for text materials.<a href="/link/da84bd7759b647cd9f8929d43ba3ea76.aspx">See more upcoming seminars in the series</a>HUM.F.134 - LingvistenSeminar/en/events/research-applications_12158190/2026-03-26T10:15:00+01:002026-03-26T12:00:00+01:00/en/events/open-up-for-innovation-2026_12155241/Open up for Innovation 2026Open up for Innovation showcases examples of how academia and industry can collaborate to create win-win situations and greater value for society.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100Time for the third edition of Open up for Innovation – the event that showcases great examples of how academia and industry can collaborate to create win-win situations for the parties and greater value for society.We expect around 70 researchers and 30 industry representatives to gather and connect – to learn more about the potential in mutual collaborations and be inspired by those who already work in partnerships.More information, final program and registration at the CONFERENCE WEBSITE: <a href="https://open-up-for-innovation-2026.confetti.events/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://open-up-for-innovation-2026.confetti.events/ </a>Registration deadline: 18 March 1:00 PM.Organiser: Umeå Biotech Incubator (UBI)Rotundan, Umeå UniversityConference/en/events/open-up-for-innovation-2026_12155241/2026-03-26T11:00:00+01:002026-03-26T16:40:00+01:00/en/events/intersectionality-in-qualitative-studies_12154177/Intersectionality in Qualitative studiesIntersectionality in qualitative health studiesThu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100This hybrid seminar is arranged by the Qualitative methods group within U-CHEC. The topic is Intersectionality in Qualitative studies, with introductory presentations from Ida Linander and Margarita Mondaca, followed by moderated discussion among participants.  <a href="https://umu.zoom.us/j/66079815362?from=addon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zoom link is available here.</a>Welcome!Norrskenet, Biology BuildingSeminar/en/events/intersectionality-in-qualitative-studies_12154177/2026-03-26T13:00:00+01:002026-03-26T14:30:00+01:00/en/events/reading-and-writing-in-an-ai-age_12158567/Reading and Writing in an AI AgeWelcome to this year's Litum symposiumThu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100<a href="/link/a208a023f2b54d1e9bfb342d93472cff.aspx">Programme</a>BET.F.114 and HUM.F.214Symposium/en/events/reading-and-writing-in-an-ai-age_12158567/2026-03-26T13:00:00+01:002026-03-27T12:00:00+01:00/en/events/anne-christine-mirich_12165256/Research seminar in archaeology: Anne Christine MirichThe Research Seminar Series in Archaeology and Environmental Archaeology gives a seminar with Anne Christine Mirich, Umeå University.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100The Research Seminar Series in Archaeology and Environmental archaeology invites you to a seminar with Anne Christine Mirich, Umeå University, "Doing Things You’re Not Supposed to: Direct detection of the Mn-55 Paramagnetic Nucleus in Manganese Oxides".<h3>Abstract</h3>Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) is an analytical technique that provides chemical structure information down to atomic resolution. NMR works by taking advantage of the dipole properties of the nucleus and measuring the signal as the nucleus re-aligns itself with an external magnetic field. Solid-state NMR (SSNMR) is an extension of the NMR technique that can be performed on materials such as soil, proteins, drugs, soaps, oils, polymers, glasses, and anything that is rigid enough to act like a solid. One limitation to the NMR technique is the direct detection of paramagnetic nuclei (atoms that contain loose electrons). Direct detection of a paramagnetic nucleus cannot be done because the fast relaxation induced by the unpaired electrons causes the signal to decay faster than the NMR timescale (which operates in milliseconds). This work overcomes the paramagnetic and reporter nuclei problem in manganese oxides by taking advantage of the antiferromagnetic properties of manganese oxides.For this work, a new, fast pulse sequence was created to capture antiferromagnetic areas in manganese oxides. Due to this fast pulse sequence, direct observation of the Mn-55 nucleus was accomplished. Results show that the polymorphs of MnO2 (13 different polymorphs) are distinct, allowing the different phases to be characterized via SSNMR. Other polyoxides (MnO, Mn2O3, Mn3O4) shows that manganese oxides with different oxidation states can also be captured. This work complements other analytical techniques like X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Raman, which are used for phase identification. Other areas of research that could benefit from this technique include materials that may not always be well characterized by XRD (amorphous phases), catalysts, batteries, and mineralogy.<h3>About the seminar series</h3>The Research Seminar Series in Archaeology and Environmental Archaeology presents and discusses current research in archaeology and environmental archaeology. <a title="The research seminar series in archaeology" href="/link/e38d28f9751a4256b488b852295b3b27.aspx">See more upcoming seminars in the series</a>HUM.H.119Seminar/en/events/anne-christine-mirich_12165256/2026-03-26T13:00:00+01:002026-03-26T15:00:00+01:00/en/events/welcome-to-kickstart-prototyping-263-_12165864/Welcome to KICKSTART: PROTOTYPING 26/3 Ready to turn your idea into reality or join a startup? Sign up for KICKSTART: PROTOTYPING at the Innovation Office.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100Ready to turn your idea into reality? Or interested in joining a startup? Regardless, sign up to KICKSTART: PROTOTYPING with us at the Innovation Office.During this workshop you’ll learn how to create a digital prototype that makes your idea concept easier to visualize and communicate with others. Together, we’ll guide you through building your first digital prototype using AI (easier than you think!).If you are interested in possibly joining forces with someone else, this workshop is also a great opportunity to meet new innovators and gain an understanding of what it means to run and work in a startup.<h2>You’ll get:</h2>• A basic understanding of prototyping – how to create representations of your idea that make it easier to explore and share with others. • Hands-on experience – with our support on site, you’ll build your own prototype. • Actionable next steps – leave with concrete ways to keep developing and testing your concept. If you want to create a physical product after the session, we’ll make sure you get access to the Curiosum Makerspace and the support you need.You will also receive a crash course in lean startup and design thinking, approaches we use that will help you in your ongoing idea development.SET UPKICKSTART begins with a 45-minute presentation from us at the Innovation Office, followed by individual work based on the session’s theme. During this time, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss your ideas with business developers on site. We work under confidentiality.FOR WHOMPeople from Umeå University and SLU who have an idea they want to develop, or are interested in joining a startup. No prior knowledge is required to participate.DATE & TIME26/3, 15.00–17.00LOCATIONSLU Umeå, Workshop Room “Kronan”. Directions will be sent out well in advance.LANGUAGEEnglishCOSTFreeWHAT TO BRINGA computerRegistration link:<a href="https://kickstart-prototyping-26march.confetti.events/">https://kickstart-prototyping-26march.confetti.events/</a> This event is part of our Kickstart series. Each session can be attended independently and requires no previous participation.SLU Umeå, Workshop Room “Kronan”. Directions will be sent out well in advance.Workshop/en/events/welcome-to-kickstart-prototyping-263-_12165864/2026-03-26T15:00:00+01:002026-03-26T17:00:00+01:00/en/events/curiosum_space-2603122_12167306/Curiosum Space 26 MarchDon’t miss Patrik Norqvist’s popular lecture on the Big Bang! Free admission!Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100This spring, we invite you to four selected Thursday evenings where popular science is combined with fascinating planetarium shows in Wisdome Umeå. Curiosum Space is aimed at a more adult audience and offers space experiences that open new perspectives on the universe and our place within it. Thursday, 26 March – About the Big Bang, the Solar System, and the Movements of Celestial Bodies Curiosum is pleased to welcome Patrik Norqvist, physicist at Umeå University, who will present his popular lecture on the Big Bang. Hear the TV expert explain how everything began, how big the universe is, and much more. During the planetarium show, we build on parts of his lecture and visually demonstrate what the solar system looks like, how celestial bodies move, and then venture out into the universe to witness the very first light up close. If the weather is clear, we will observe Jupiter and the Moon through telescopes after nightfall.▷ Free admission all evening! <a href="https://curiosum.proofx.se/NXK4tiQm5PkblWthvSO2MH/">▷ Reserve your seat by clicking here</a> <h3>Programme</h3>6 PM Lecture about the Big Bang with Patrik Norqvist, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Physics, Umeå University. 7 PM Planetarium Show about the Solar System, the Movements of Celestial Bodies, and the Big Bang <h3>Booking</h3>You can reserve your place free of charge via the link below. You may choose to attend the full programme or individual sessions. Tickets must be collected no later than 15 minutes before the start of each session. Unclaimed tickets will be released for drop-in visitors. You can also pre-order a light meal with a drink for 120 SEK, no later than Monday, 23 March at 4 PM!<a href="https://curiosum.proofx.se/NXK4tiQm5PkblWthvSO2MH/">▷ Reserve your seat by clicking here.</a><h3> About the Event</h3>Patrik Norqvist is well-known from television and works at the Department of Physics at Umeå University. His lectures are famous for their extra sparkle, astonishing clarity, and his ability to explain complex questions in physics and astronomy in a pedagogical and engaging way. <h3>What Is a Planetarium Show?</h3>A planetarium show is an immersive visual experience where space is projected all around you in our dome-shaped theatre, Wisdome Umeå. Here, you can journey into the universe through scientifically based visualisations and explore everything from planets and moons to stars, nebulae and exoplanets. Through large-scale projection and storytelling, the experience offers new perspectives on space and our place within it.<h2>Welcome to us!</h2>Curiosum Science Center We are open 10 AM–4 PM on weekends, public holidays and school holidays, Wednesday evenings 5–9 PM, and selected Thursday evenings. For programme details, opening hours and prices, please visit <a href="/link/75737cb33e71485482307e76f2f805df.aspx">www.curiosum.ͯ��Ƶ</a>.Curiosum is for curious minds of all ages. Children visiting Curiosum on their own, without an accompanying adult, must be at least 13 years old.Curiosum, Östra strandgatan 32, Arts campusOther/en/events/curiosum_space-2603122_12167306/2026-03-26T17:00:00+01:002026-03-26T20:00:00+01:00/en/events/breakfast---a-food-and-meal-summit2603_12146811/Breakfast - a food and meal summitWelcome to Breakfast – a seminar where discussions about food, meals and opportunities for collaboration are at the centre.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100<h3>Are you hungry for conversations about food and meals?</h3>Welcome to Breakfast – a seminar where discussions about food, meals and opportunities for collaboration are at the centre.Guest: Masoud Vaezghasemi, Department of Epidemiology and Global Health.Theme: BEYOND THE AVERAGE: A Precision Public Health Perspective on BMI in SwedenDo you want to participate? Everyone who is interested in the theme are welcome, but remember to <a href="https://forms.office.com/e/7apznfMYag">register via this link</a> so that we know how many people will show up.Breakfast is served from 07.45 and we start presentations and talks at 08.00. Read more about our <a href="/link/a5f6972605444aca9d45556b7ee6c3c4.aspx">breakfast seminars here</a>.If you are interested in telling us about your business and the issues that are important to you, or if you have tips on someone we should invite, please contact Björn Norén: <a href="mailto:bjorn.noren@ͯ��Ƶ">bjorn.noren@ͯ��Ƶ</a>.Teacher Education Building, Floor 3Seminar/en/events/breakfast---a-food-and-meal-summit2603_12146811/2026-03-27T08:00:00+01:002026-03-27T09:00:00+01:00/en/events/niillas-blind---medical-science_12157778/Niillas Blind - Medical scienceNiillas Blid defends his thesis in medical science with a focus on surgery.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100Niillas Blind is defending his doctoral thesis with the title: Colon Cancer Surgery- The role of Geography, Social Network and Physical ActivityExternal reviewer: Docent Marie‑Louise Lydrup, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University.Principal Supervisor: Karin Strigård The defence will be in SwedishFor participation on Zoom: Meeting-ID: 681 8728 6719  Passcode: 189495Hörsal B, Hus 1D, målpunkt T9, NUSDefence of doctoral thesis/en/events/niillas-blind---medical-science_12157778/2026-03-27T09:00:00+01:002026-03-27T13:00:00+01:00/en/events/ololade-folajimi-awoyomi---medical-biochemistry_12165609/Ololade Folajimi Awoyomi - Medical BiochemistryExploring dNTP dynamics for therapeutic strategies to combat mitochondrial DNA disordersFri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100Ololade Folajimi Awoyomi, Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics, defends her thesis entitled: ”Exploring dNTP dynamics for therapeutic strategies to combat mitochondrial DNA disorders”Faculty Opponent: Claes GustafssonMain supervisor: Andrei ChabesAula Biologica Defence of doctoral thesis/en/events/ololade-folajimi-awoyomi---medical-biochemistry_12165609/2026-03-27T09:00:00+01:002026-03-27T12:00:00+01:00/en/events/stephane-verger-plant-science_12164246/Stéphane Verger, Plant ScienceIntroduction to plant morphodynamics.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100Stéphane Verger, Department of Plant Physiology, gives a trial lecture for appointment as a docent. Introduction to plant morphodynamics.KB.G4.02.Lecture/en/events/stephane-verger-plant-science_12164246/2026-03-27T10:00:00+01:002026-03-27T10:45:00+01:00/en/events/lars-tragardh_12162382/The research seminar in history and history of ideas: Lars TrägårdhThe Research seminar series in history and history of ideas, and the HESSD-seminar, invites you to a seminar with Lars Trägårdh.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:15:00 +0100The Research seminar series in history and history of ideas, and the HESSD-seminar, invites you to a seminar with Lars Trägårdh who will be a guest speaker at the seminar. The Swedish seminar title is "Kulturkanon och historikerns roll i det offentliga samtalet".<h3>About the Seminar Series</h3>The Research Seminar Series in History and History of Ideas is primarily intended as a forum for discussing dissertation sections and other research in history and history of ideas, at the Department of Historical, Philisophical and Religious Studies.<a href="/link/7101c38db13544b4a7b95b6f31000959.aspx">See more upcoming seminars in the series</a>HUM.H.119 Seminar/en/events/lars-tragardh_12162382/2026-03-27T10:15:00+01:002026-03-27T12:00:00+01:00/en/events/ai-as-an-extractive-practice_12165668/AI as an extractive practiceA presentation by Nellie Pierre and Tuva Falk Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:15:00 +0100<h2>#frAIday hybrid</h2>You can participate via <a href="https://umu.zoom.us/j/61519075636#success">Zoom</a> or join us on site in Jupiter, Galaxen, where the speakers will be present. Welcome! <h2>Abstract</h2>Algorithmic practices such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) are being increasingly spread into every sphere of life. Data-driven research is having a larger and larger impact on society, acting as a promising tool for solving complex societal problems in critical sectors. Simultaneously, great risks exist connected to AI implementation and usage, such as reinforcing unjust discriminatory patterns. This talk explores the relationship between extractive practices and influences in contemporary AI development and governance, as well as the potential consequences of it for Indigenous communities like the Sámi. <h2>Speakers</h2>Nellie Pierre is a MSE student in Interaction Technology and Design at Umeå University. She focuses her research on holistic perspectives, questioning what developing technology in ways that benefit humanity, the environment and society really means from different perspectives. Currently, she is writing her master’s thesis on the role of transparency and interpretability in AI-systems related to epistemic justice. Tuva Falk holds an MSc in Interaction Technology and Design from Umeå University. Her work critically examines the intersection of technology, society, and ethics, with a specific focus on the limits of machine logic. Driven by a passion for responsible AI, she investigates how digitization impacts cultural practices and embodied knowledge. Looking ahead, her ambition is to pursue further research exploring how we can design technology that safeguards human wisdom and respects ethical boundaries.Jupiter, GalaxenLecture/en/events/ai-as-an-extractive-practice_12165668/2026-03-27T12:15:00+01:002026-03-27T13:00:00+01:00/en/events/building-restoration-futures_12166299/Building “Restoration Futures”A seminar with Harry W Fische from SLU about Building “Restoration Futures”: From Ecological Repair to Creative Transformations . Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100Restoration has become a key environmental agenda of the present era, exemplified by the UN’s current Decade of Ecosystem Restoration (2021-30) and pursued through a host of policies worldwide. But what does it mean to “restore” a landscape? Existing paradigms of thought understand restoration as a process of ecological recovery, yet provide only limited guidance on the ends toward which restoration should be pursued. In this talk, I develop the notion of “restoration futures”, which frames restoration as a contested and value-driven process of building more sustainable and thriving landscapes. I highlight some existing research on why large-scale target-driven restoration often fails, and why more empowered local governance can enable success. I then present an emerging framework for studying restoration futures, followed by preliminary findings from a comparative analysis of restoration values and aspirations drawn from cases in 16 countries. A futures lens makes explicit diverse aspirations and value conflicts, with potential to support more creative and democratic decision-making on restoration goals: what we wish to recover from the past, what aspects of the past we may seek to undo, what we strive to keep from the present, and what we aspire to build for the time to come. Toward which futures should we restore? BioHarry Fischer is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor (Docent) in the Department of Forest Ecology and Management at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Originally trained as a human geographer, he has held positions in the United States, India, and Australia. His current work looks at local natural resource governance, climate vulnerability and adaptation, and the social dimensions of forest and landscape restoration.SAM.A.305 zoom https://umu.zoom.us/j/6653508533Seminar/en/events/building-restoration-futures_12166299/2026-03-27T13:00:00+01:002026-03-27T14:00:00+01:00/en/events/ai-for-the-region_12166867/AI for the regionWelcome to TAIGA’s first meeting on the theme of AI for the regionFri, 27 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100Welcome to TAIGA’s first meeting on the theme of AI for the region.This open house is primarily aimed at researchers at Umeå University, but also welcomes others who are interested in AI collaborations in the region or in participating in ongoing projects.During the session, concrete examples of successful research collaborations will be presented, along with opportunities to explore how to participate in or initiate similar initiatives. Erik Vallgren from Region Västerbotten, together with Jonny Holmström, Professor at the Department of Informatics and TAIGA, will present and share insights and experiences from ongoing and past projects.There will also be time for questions, discussion, and networking.Kindly <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-aZLWjH1Mk-UZzmPGead5FHb1HYdaxFPo85gT1vNzn5URFJWR041SkI3QkJDSVBGTDFUSUUzTTZNNC4u">register</a> if you plan to attend, no later than Thursday at 10:00. Refreshments will be served. A warm welcome!Jupiter, GalaxenGroup meeting/en/events/ai-for-the-region_12166867/2026-03-27T13:30:00+01:002026-03-27T16:00:00+01:00/en/events/dgss-seminar-lilach-sheiner_12162726/SSIBS seminar: Lilach SheinerLilach Sheiner, University of Glasgow in UK, lectures within the frame of Integrated Biomedical Sciences Seminars.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100<h2>Keep in together - how toxoplasma forms a functional mitoribosome from >50 rRNA molecules</h2>Speaker: Lilach Sheine. University of Glasgow, UKHost: Oliver Billker, MIMSVenue: Major Groove, NUS<h2>About the lecture:</h2> Mitochondrial ribosomes (mitoribosomes) are essential, and their function of synthesising mitochondrial proteins is universal. The core of almost all mitoribosomes is formed from a small number of long and self-folding rRNA molecules. In contrast, the mitoribosome of the apicomplexan parasite Toxoplasma gondii assembles from over 50 extremely short rRNA molecules. We use cryo-EM to discover the features that enable this unusual mitoribosome to perform its function. By doing so we revealed novel cell-biology and ribosome biology principles, and we used genetic manipulation and biochemical analysis to provided validation for the corresponding observations.Some of the new features found seem to have co-evolved with apicomplexan traits such as the unusually shuffled mitochondrial genome of Toxoplasma, and the expanded families of mitochondrial RNA binding proteins and of ApiAP2 transcription factors in apicomplexan and related organisms.The talk will discuss how those features are intersected with the mitoribosome and speculate on their functional links.<a href="https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/infectionimmunity/staff/lilachsheiner/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/infectionimmunity/staff/lilachsheiner/</a>Major Groove, Umeå University HospitalSeminar/en/events/dgss-seminar-lilach-sheiner_12162726/2026-03-27T14:00:00+01:002026-03-27T15:00:00+01:00/en/events/explore-opportunities-with-south-africa---sweden-university-forum_12166751/Explore Opportunities within the South Africa - Sweden University ForumDiscover research and collaboration opportunities within SASUF+. Attend a meeting on Campus Umeå or online.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0200Join us for an informal lunch meeting to discover research and collaboration opportunities within SASUF+ (South Africa - Sweden University Forum). Hear from Umeå University researchers, learn about funding, and connect with colleagues. Attend on Campus Umeå or online.<a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/1PFsYkRT03">Sign up via this link</a>. Please complete the form by Thursday, 26 March if you wish to attend on Campus Umeå and get a lunch sandwich. Sign up by Monday, 30 March at 08:00 if you are attending online. Hosted by the International Office & <a href="http://www.sasuf.org">SASUF</a>.Sirius, Galaxen, Universum or via ZoomOther/en/events/explore-opportunities-with-south-africa---sweden-university-forum_12166751/2026-03-30T12:00:00+02:002026-03-30T13:00:00+02:00/en/events/mini-symposium-from-ddls-fellow-candidates_12165791/DDLS Fellow Candidates Mini‑SymposiumCandidates for the DDLS Fellow position in Precision Medicine will present their research and share 1-2 slides outlining their future research plans. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0200Minisymposium Data Driven in Precision Medicine.The Medical Faculty together with the Faculty of Science and Technology warmly invite you to attend a scientific symposium on March 30, 2026. Candidates for the DDLS Fellow position in Precision Medicine will present their research and share one or two slides outlining their future research plans.  The symposium is aimed for all scientists and staff members at Umeå University who are interested in data-driven precision medicine.  Venue of the event: Carl Kempe Salen (Stora Hörsalen) KBC building, KBC - huset, Linnaeus väg 6, 90736 Umeå. <a href="https://use.mazemap.com/#v=1&campusid=289&zlevel=2&center=20.309842,63.819166&zoom=18&search=Stora%20Hörsalen%20KBc&sharepoitype=identifier&sharepoi=KBC-huset-3.07.07">Mazemap Link.</a> Programme of the symposium  13:00 Opening13.05 Robin Rohlen (Umeå University, Department of Diagnostics and Intervention)Title: "Decoding the neural code of human movement: From muscle signals to neural mechanisms”13.35 Wenjing Kang (Karolinska Institutet, Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology)Title:"Beyond DNA: RNA scaffolds organizing the genome"14.05 Einar Olafsson (University of Michigan, Department of Microbiology & Immunology)Title: "Spatial phenotype CRISPR screen identifies EAF1 as a Toxoplasma modulator of ESCRT subversion.“14.35 Breake14.45  Christopher Blöcker ( Umeå University, Department of Computing Science)Title: "Network Science meets Deep Graph Learning".15.15 August Jernbom (Johns Hopkins Medicine, Department of Pathology)Title:TBA No registration is needed to attend. Carl Kempe Sallen /Stora HörsalenSymposium/en/events/mini-symposium-from-ddls-fellow-candidates_12165791/2026-03-30T13:00:00+02:002026-03-30T16:00:00+02:00/en/events/ocean-observations-as-critical-infrastructure_12162402/Ocean observations as critical infrastructureLouise Biddle will introduce the work of Voice of the Ocean (VOTO) and describe some ongoing projects, including opportunities for collaboration.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0200 “Ocean observations as critical infrastructure; the role of non-academic actors in the ocean space”In this presentation, Louise Biddle, Science Director at Voice of the Ocean (VOTO), will introduce the work of the organization and describe some ongoing projects, including opportunities for collaboration.Voice of the Ocean Foundation is a Swedish philanthropic foundation that aims to strengthen the health of our oceans through increasing access to ocean knowledge. For science and research, this consists of the operation of our VOTO Observatories (5 locations around the Baltic, continuously occupied by underwater gliders), developing methodologies with marine technology and data processing, and supporting fieldwork or research that aims to fill critical knowledge gaps in ocean science.Since 2021, underwater gliders from Voice of the Ocean (VOTO) have collected over 500,000 profiles, the organization has supported the development and integration of new platforms or sensors, and explored the application of survey technology for habitat mapping and ecosystem understanding.  Umeå Marine Sciences Centre, NorrbynSeminar/en/events/ocean-observations-as-critical-infrastructure_12162402/2026-03-30T14:00:00+02:002026-03-30T15:30:00+02:00/en/events/the-gender-seminar_12155168/The Gender SeminarMaking a Fuss: Applying a feminist approach to a PhD project in Industrial designTue, 31 Mar 2026 13:15:00 +0200Making a Fuss: Applying a feminist approach to a PhD project in Industrial designA seminar with Anja Neidhardt-Mokoena, Associate professor at Humlab, Umeå University. (In English) UCGS librarySeminar/en/events/the-gender-seminar_12155168/2026-03-31T13:15:00+02:002026-03-31T15:00:00+02:00/en/events/kajsa-torma_12151449/Umeå Cognitive Science Seminar: Kajsa TörmäThe Umeå Cognitive Science Seminar invites you to a seminar with Kajsa Törmä, Umeå University.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:15:00 +0200The Umeå Cognitive Science Seminar invites you to a a seminar with Kajsa Törmä, part-time lecturer at the Department of Language Studies. Seminar title will be presented here shortly.All interested are welcome to attend this seminar.<h3>About the seminar series</h3><a href="/link/28963cd2d1a943938b5dba8dba7d6217.aspx">Learn more about the Umeå Cognitive Science Seminar and upcoming events</a>HUM.H.119Seminar/en/events/kajsa-torma_12151449/2026-03-31T15:15:00+02:002026-03-31T16:00:00+02:00/en/events/from-tiny-to-transcendent-_12165980/From Tiny to Transcendent SciLifeLab/KBC Infrastructure Lunch SeminarWed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200SciLifeLab Umeå and KBC warmly welcome you to participate  in the lunch seminar proposed on Wednesday 1 of April. Payam Ghiaci, Leader of RISE High-throughput Centre will be presenting:<h3>"From Tiny to Transcendent: How RISE High-throughput Centre empowers you to dream".  </h3>Abstract:Biotechnology thrives on the ability to explore boldly at small scale and deliver impact at large scale. At the RISE High‑throughput Centre, we bridge this entire spectrum. From tiny‑volume screening, automation, and data‑rich high‑throughput experimentation, to pilot‑scale and industrial‑scale bioreactors reaching 10 000 L, we provide an integrated innovation environment that accelerates biological discovery and process development. This talk will highlight how our platform enables researchers, startups, and industry partners to test more ideas, iterate faster, and scale with confidence. By combining advanced analytics, digital workflows, and flexible infrastructure, we turn early‑stage concepts into scalable, climate‑smart bioprocesses — empowering you not only to design better cell factories, but to dream bigger about the future they can create. The seminar will be held at Glasburen, in the KBC-building, Linnaeus väg 6, 90736 Umeå, here is a link to <a href="https://use.mazemap.com/#v=1&campusid=289&zlevel=2&center=20.310091,63.819098&zoom=18&sharepoitype=identifier&sharepoi=KBC-huset-3.05.081">Mazemap</a> Register to book your free lunch by March 27 at 13.00, or drop in on the day to hear the talk with no lunch. For those participating online you can recive a link by registring or wait till anounced.Registration link here : <a href="/link/812d7dd9be4f4fc59006768aa1cf2189.aspx">REGISTER</a> Organizers: SciLifeLab Umeå and KBC GlasburenSeminar/en/events/from-tiny-to-transcendent-_12165980/2026-04-01T12:00:00+02:002026-04-01T13:00:00+02:00/en/events/light-sceleton-interactions-in-coralline-algae2_12167143/EMG-seminar - Fluvio Modolon, prospective Postdoc at EMGTitle: A metagenomic perspective on how ecosystem development and retrogression drive microbial specialization...Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200A seminar in the Department of Ecology, Environment and Geoscience's (EMG) seminar series.Title: A metagenomic perspective on how ecosystem development and retrogression drive microbial specialization for complex organic matter degradation in boreal forests<a href="https://umu.zoom.us/j/3772972611">Zoom link</a>  Fjället - KBG501 and ZoomSeminar/en/events/light-sceleton-interactions-in-coralline-algae2_12167143/2026-04-01T13:00:00+02:002026-04-01T14:00:00+02:00/en/events/kalle-grill_12159965/The research seminar in philosophy: Kalle GrillThe Research Seminar Series in Philosophy invites you to a seminar with Kalle Grill.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:15:00 +0200The Research Seminar Series in Philosophy invites you to a seminar with Kalle Grill. The seminar title will be presented here shortly.<h2>About the seminar series</h2>This seminar is intended primarily for presentations of PhD work and other research in philosophy conducted at the Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies. Guest lectures sometimes take place in the seminar as well. The seminars are given in English and all interested are welcome to attend these events. <a href="/link/c39c3aa808c341fbb6e20b226145c3cc.aspx">Learn more about the seminar series in Philosophy and upcoming events</a>HUM.H.119Seminar/en/events/kalle-grill_12159965/2026-04-01T13:15:00+02:002026-04-01T15:00:00+02:00/en/events/integrated-program-design2_12156851/Programme Curriculum AgilityFor program coordinators and others working with programsWed, 08 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200<h2>Support in course and program development</h2>A series of workshops on course and program development with the theme “Quality Teaching in a Smaller Scale,” taking the economic situation into account. In autumn 2025, the focus will be on course design, while spring 2026 will be dedicated to program design.<h3>Workshop Series</h3>The workshops are conducted in English, but your own work can be done in Swedish. The content of the workshops is interconnected and builds upon each previous session, but each workshop can also be attended independently. You may therefore choose to participate in individual sessions or in the entire series. During autumn 2025, the focus will be on course design, while spring 2026 will be dedicated to program design. On this page, you will find registration links for both the autumn and spring workshops.The target group for the autumn 2025 workshops includes course coordinators and others involved in developing new or adapting existing courses, as well as those responsible for making decisions about course structures and syllabi.During spring 2026, the workshops are aimed at program coordinators and others working with the development or revision of educational programs, as well as those involved in decision-making and evaluation of programs.<a href="/link/d03dd3ac3db64b9198a8887f222d2069.aspx">Register</a>Läraren, UPLWorkshop/en/events/integrated-program-design2_12156851/2026-04-08T09:00:00+02:002026-04-08T12:00:00+02:00/en/events/arka-ghosh-computing-science_12160952/Arka Ghosh, Computing ScienceSemantic Integration and Query Answering of Multidimensional Data with Knowledge Graphs.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200Semantic Integration and Query Answering of Multidimensional Data with Knowledge Graphs.Supervisor: Diego Calvanese.MIT.A.121.Defence of doctoral thesis/en/events/arka-ghosh-computing-science_12160952/2026-04-08T13:00:00+02:002026-04-08T17:00:00+02:00/en/events/judith-sarneel-ecology_12164269/Judith Sarneel, EcologyThe role of plants in the carbon cycle.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200Judith Sarneel, Department of Ecology, Environment and Geoscience, gives a trial lecture for appointment as a docent. The role of plants in the carbon cycle.KBE301-Lilla hörsalen.Lecture/en/events/judith-sarneel-ecology_12164269/2026-04-09T13:00:00+02:002026-04-09T13:45:00+02:00/en/events/davood-khodadad-applied-physics_12166754/Davood Khodadad, Applied PhysicsDavood Khodadad, Department of Applied Physics and Electronics, gives a trial lecture.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200Davood Khodadad, Department of Applied Physics and Electronics, gives a trial lecture for appointment as a docent. An Introduction to Optical Metrology: From Speckle Patterns to Digital Holography.NAT.D.480.Lecture/en/events/davood-khodadad-applied-physics_12166754/2026-04-09T13:00:00+02:002026-04-09T13:40:00+02:00/en/events/peter-lindstrom_12162383/The research seminar in history and history of ideas: Peter LindströmThe Research seminar series in history and history of ideas invites you to a seminar with Peter Lindström.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0200The Research seminar series in history and history of ideas invites you to a seminar with Peter Lindström who will discuss a book chapter entitled ”Mordet på spionen Sinclair”. Text will be distributed well in advance of the seminar. <h3>About the Seminar Series</h3>The Research Seminar Series in History and History of Ideas is primarily intended as a forum for discussing dissertation sections and other research in history and history of ideas, at the Department of Historical, Philisophical and Religious Studies.<a href="/link/7101c38db13544b4a7b95b6f31000959.aspx">See more upcoming seminars in the series</a>HUM.H.119 Seminar/en/events/peter-lindstrom_12162383/2026-04-10T10:15:00+02:002026-04-10T12:00:00+02:00/en/events/fraiday-navigating-the-epistemic-limits-of-ai_12165694/#frAIday: Navigating the Epistemic Limits of AIA presentation by Nellie Pierre and Tuva Falk Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0200<h2>#frAIday hybrid</h2>You can participate via Zoom or join us on site in Sirius, Galaxen, where the speakers will be present. Welcome! <h2>Abstract</h2> Building on the risks of digital extractivism, this talk presents a case study on a traditional Sámi herding practice as a stepping stone for more responsible AI design. By attempting to translate herding strategies into formal logic via Social Practice Theory, we perform a failure analysis to identify where digitization fractures. The results demonstrate that while logic can coordinate the syntax of herding, by mapping roles and routines, it fails to capture the semantic depth of embodied skills and historical memory. We argue that these epistemic gaps constitute protective boundaries that define where the machine’s knowledge ends and sovereign human wisdom must begin.<h2>Speakers</h2>Nellie Pierre is a MSE student in Interaction Technology and Design at Umeå University. She focuses her research on holistic perspectives, questioning what developing technology in ways that benefit humanity, the environment and society really means from different perspectives. Currently, she is writing her master’s thesis on the role of transparency and interpretability in AI-systems related to epistemic justice. Tuva Falk holds an MSc in Interaction Technology and Design from Umeå University. Her work critically examines the intersection of technology, society, and ethics, with a specific focus on the limits of machine logic. Driven by a passion for responsible AI, she investigates how digitization impacts cultural practices and embodied knowledge. Looking ahead, her ambition is to pursue further research exploring how we can design technology that safeguards human wisdom and respects ethical boundaries.Sirius, GalaxenLecture/en/events/fraiday-navigating-the-epistemic-limits-of-ai_12165694/2026-04-10T12:15:00+02:002026-04-10T13:00:00+02:00/en/events/microbial-diversity-and-function-in-wetlands-and-macrophytes_12162769/Microbial diversity and function in wetlands and macrophytesHow microbial communities shapes ecosystem functioning in different wetlands and coastal environments. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200In this seminar, PhD Kesava Priyan Ramasamy will present research projects on how microbial communities shapes ecosystem functioning in different wetlands and coastal environments.The diversity comparison in nutrient-rich and nutrient-poor mires across continents using metabarcoding and functional pathway analysis. The microbial community function, examined by functional pathway analysis, was correlated to environmental factors. He will also present the bacterial and eukaryotic communities associated with coastal macrophytes in the Bothnian Sea.Studying the biodiversity of macrophytes and associated bacteria provides important benefits to understand and preserve the Baltic Sea ecosystem health and resilience. Kesava Priyan Ramasamy works as staff scientist at Department of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Umeå University. He is focusing on the microorganisms and eukaryotes of marine ecosystems and their metabolic functions in a changing environment. In his research, he is using next-generation sequencing technology (NGS) to reveal the composition of prokaryotic and eukaryotic communities in the Baltic Sea using culture dependent and metabarcoding approach.Umeå Marine Sciences Centre, NorrbynSeminar/en/events/microbial-diversity-and-function-in-wetlands-and-macrophytes_12162769/2026-04-13T14:00:00+02:002026-04-13T15:30:00+02:00/en/events/climate-fiction-narratives_12163852/Climate fiction and future narrativesHow can narratives help shape how research on sustainable transformation is understood, communicated and explored?Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0200How can narratives help shape how research on sustainable transformation is understood, communicated and explored within and across disciplines? This question will be addressed in a series of two workshops taking place this spring. The workshops are organised with the support of <a href="/link/6d3f2b829bd7423aa69ec33909f7e85e.aspx">Umeå Transformation Research Initiative, UTRI</a>.The workshops are open to researchers from all disciplines who are interested in engaging with narrative approaches in relation to their own research. During this first of two sessions, we combine presentations with discussion, in the next workshop in May we will work with concrete examples. You are welcome to join both sessions or one of them.A central aim is to support interdisciplinary exchange and to foster new connections and collaborations across fields, as well as between research and society, with a shared focus on transformation.<h3>Program and registration</h3>11:30 Lunch12:00 Presentations<a href="/link/29e337a5fe5243cb9b69eb50b10c8ce8.aspx">Maria Lindgren Leavenworth</a>, professor in modern English literature, will talk about climate fiction in theory and practice.<a href="/link/e5f180c1a46046339012cf3d6f494c9f.aspx">Elena Lindholm</a>, associate professor in Spanish, will present how eco-feminism and future worlds in fiction have enabled societal change.Viktoria Vingmarker, climate adaption strategist at Umeå municipality, will present how she uses climate future narratives in motivating and informing decision makers within the municipality 12:45-13:00 DiscussionRegister for workshop 1 no later than 10 April: <a href="https://forms.office.com/e/q7kmz82jKE">Registration form</a>The second workshop will take place 18 May, if you already know you will participate in this, you can register for both at the same time, more info on workshop 2: <a href="/link/ce91ee761f4341dca94c82cb98bdc0d7.aspx">Writing narratives of transformation</a>Sirius, GalaxenSeminar/en/events/climate-fiction-narratives_12163852/2026-04-14T11:30:00+02:002026-04-14T13:00:00+02:00/en/events/register-for-postgraduate-supervision-in-practice-autumn-2026_12163517/Register for Postgraduate Supervision in Practice Autumn 2026Do you supervise PhD students or will you do so soon? This course is for youWed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200Do you supervise PhD students, or will you do soon? Then this is the right course for you. As a research supervisor, you need to find ways of working that are both effective and individually tailored to the students' needs. The course provides a time and place to discuss and reflect on the role of supervisor together with other supervisory colleagues. Sharing experience across the borders of faculty and discipline provides wider perspectives, stimulates innovation and strengthens your identity as a supervisor.Length: 2 weeks Level: Advanced Participant: 24 participant Language: EnglishIn the course Postgraduate supervision in practice each faculty has a set number of places, regardless of how many applicants there are, and the selection is done by each faculty based on their own criteria. In the English courses, priority is given to non-Swedish speaking applicants.<h3>Link</h3><a href="https://umu-upl.eduportal.se/kurs/543492/course">Registration Postgraduate supervision in practice</a>You can registrate between Feb 15 - Apr 15. <h2>About the course</h2>The course provides a time and a place to discuss and reflect on the role of supervisors together with other colleagues. Sharing experiences across the borders of faculties and disciplines provide wider perspectives, stimulates innovation and strengthens your identity as a supervisor.This course is aimed at both new and experienced supervisors. A requirement is that you have defended your dissertation before the course begins. Selection of participants is carried out by each faculty.<h2>Quotes from previous participants</h2>Most valuable has been:"Meeting colleagues from other departments - Provides perspectives and exchange of ideas""The supervisor dialog in small groups - to talk about problems and see that they are universal"In the course Postgraduate supervision in practice each faculty has a set number of places, regardless of how many applicants there are, and the selection is done by each faculty based on their own criteria. In the English courses, priority is given to non-Swedish speaking applicants.Läraren, UPLCourse/en/events/register-for-postgraduate-supervision-in-practice-autumn-2026_12163517/2026-04-15T00:00:00+02:002026-04-15T23:59:00+02:00/en/events/canvas-new-quizzes2_12156884/Canvas New Quizzes(2)A workshop where we go through the new quiz feature in Canvas.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200In the autumn of 2025, the rollout of Canvas's new quiz feature, New Quizzes, replaces the current quiz feature (Classic Quizzes). You can now activate New Quizzes in your Canvas course to get familiar with the new functionality.The workshop is in english. <a href="https://app.eduadmin.se/form/a8b161cc76bfc02f/2231133?publicFormId=a38ccc41-9298-452e-9e50-629492883c5c&userGuid=58bf9c2a-1062-441c-a2d5-507624104c64">Register</a>Online, ZoomWorkshop/en/events/canvas-new-quizzes2_12156884/2026-04-15T10:00:00+02:002026-04-15T12:00:00+02:00/en/events/swedigarch-inspirational-lecture_12157965/Swedigarch Inspirational Lecture: Sara UckelmanSwedigarch, the Research Seminar in Archaeology, & the Research Seminar in Philosophy gives an open lecture with Dr. Sara Uckelman, Durham UniversityWed, 15 Apr 2026 13:15:00 +0200The Swedish National Infrastructure for Digital Archaeology (Swedigarch), in conjunction with both the Research Seminar series in Philosophy and the Research Seminar series in Archaeology and Environmental Archaeology, are delighted to announce an upcoming Swedigarch Inspirational Lecture, to be held at Umeå University on 15 April, 2026, and shared online (the link will be made available closer to the day).Our speaker this time is <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.durham.ac.uk%2Fstaff%2Fs-l-uckelman%2F&data=05%7C02%7Csandra.olsson%40ͯ��Ƶ%7C16cafa0804074efadcc008de5a420379%7C5a4ba6f9f5314f329467398f19e69de4%7C0%7C0%7C639047436773988417%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xqbMiaKDxtxR1kHAmEGO16C4BrEbZqyh7cP%2BQUEluEw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Sara Uckelman</a>, a Professor of Logic at Durham University, who will be speaking on the intersection of Philosophy with Swedigarch's mission. The title of her talk is "Making the Erudite Accessible".<h2>About the organisers</h2><a href="https://swedigarch.se/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Swedish National Infrastructure for Digital Archaeology (Swedigarch)</a><a href="/link/e38d28f9751a4256b488b852295b3b27.aspx">The Research Seminar Series in Archaeology and Environmental Archaeology</a><a href="/link/c39c3aa808c341fbb6e20b226145c3cc.aspx">The Research Seminar Series in Philosophy</a>HUM.H.119Lecture/en/events/swedigarch-inspirational-lecture_12157965/2026-04-15T13:15:00+02:002026-04-15T15:00:00+02:00/en/events/new-as-a-university-teacher_12165401/New as a university teacherAre you new to teaching, or are you in the process of holding your first lectures?Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:59:00 +0200Are you new to teaching, or are you in the process of holding your first lectures, or just generally unsure about your role as a future teacher? As an inexperienced teacher at the university you will have the opportunity to gain a fundamental knowledge of teaching and educational work during this course. Together with colleagues in the same situation we help you to navigate the complex issues that are often common among future teachers.The course is designed for someone who is newly employed as a teacher at Umeå University and has little or no experience of teaching. You may also be a PhD student with no prior teaching experience. If you have already taught several courses at the university then one of our basic or advanced courses will suit you better.  Length: 1 week Level: Beginner Language: English<a href="https://umu-upl.eduportal.se/kurs/544469/event">Read more</a><h2>About the course</h2>Together with colleagues in the same situation we will help you to navigate the complex issues that are common among future teachers. The course allows you to put yourself in the role of a teacher by practicing planning and implementing teaching assignments. You will also gain insight into the rules and policy documents that a teacher should be familiar with.<h2>Quotes from previous participants</h2>"All the discussions very useful and interesting. Eye-opening!""Overall the course made me aware of problems and possibilities I had never considered."Läraren, UPLCourse/en/events/new-as-a-university-teacher_12165401/2026-04-15T23:59:00+02:002026-04-16T00:00:00+02:00/en/events/beyond-calls--apr2026_12156255/Beyond Calls – Apr2026Welcome to the Beyond Calls group meeting for researchers.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200Welcome to Beyond Calls! This is a recurring group meeting for researchers at Umeå University who want to strengthen their understanding of what makes funding applications successful. Learn what really works directly from fellow researchers and guest funders. Bring your questions, share your experience and connect with colleagues who want to sharpen their proposals and build strong networks for future calls.At each meeting, researchers share practical insights and personal experiences about what makes a proposal stand out. Get insight in the unwritten rules and clever strategies rarely found in the official call texts.More information will come!<h3>Speakers</h3>More information will come.<h3>Registration</h3><a href="https://forms.office.com/e/bUdp9mb3Sd">Registration form</a> Please register for a light lunch sandwich.<h2>Upcoming Beyond Calls meetings</h2>This is a meeting series that takes place once a month. Take a look at the other scheduled meetings here.<a href="/link/81f0c140d3394f07ae0e6dbb489c66e0.aspx">21 May</a>Mustang Sally (AWL)Group meeting/en/events/beyond-calls--apr2026_12156255/2026-04-16T12:00:00+02:002026-04-16T13:00:00+02:00/en/events/a-longitudinal-study-of-swedish-workers_12163920/A Longitudinal Study of Swedish WorkersWelcome to a CEDAR seminar with Wooseong Kim, Stockholm University Demography Unit (SUDA).Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200Welcome to a CEDAR seminar with Wooseong Kim, Stockholm University Demography Unit (SUDA).Does the impact of unemployment on mental health depend on previous employment conditions? A Longitudinal Study of Swedish WorkersWhile unemployment is a common adverse life event with well-established negative health effects, little is known about whether these consequences vary between standard and non-standard employees. Differences in institutional support and financial resources may buffer or exacerbate effects of unemployment, yet empirical evidence on this is limited. This study examines whether the mental health consequences of unemployment vary by previous employment conditions. Using the register-based Swedish Work, Illness, and Labour Market Participation cohort, which includes all individuals aged 16–64 residing in Sweden in 2005, we compared the risk of first diagnosis of common mental disorders (CMD) or first prescription of psychiatric medication between unemployed and employed individuals. We tested the association between unemployment and mental health using Cox proportional hazards regression to estimate adjusted hazard ratios with 95% confidence intervals. Two-way interactions between unemployment and employment conditions (standard, substandard, precarious) were added to the models. Results show that both unemployment and exposure to substandard or precarious employment independently increase CMD risk. We found weak or no evidence of multiplicative interaction between unemployment and previous employment type, but modest positive additive interaction was observed. This indicates that the relative risk increase associated with unemployment is similar for standard and non-standard employees (lack of multiplicative interaction), yet the absolute extra burden—measured by new CMD cases attributable to unemployment—is greater among those previously in precarious employment   (positive additive interaction). These findings suggest that while unemployment affects all workers' mental health similarly in relative terms, non-standard employees face a disproportionate absolute burden.  All interested are welcome to participate in CEDAR seminars. The seminars are held on floor 4 NBET and online via Zoom. If you wish to participate via zoom contact Mojgan Padyab.Fatmomakke NBET floor 4/ ZoomSeminar/en/events/a-longitudinal-study-of-swedish-workers_12163920/2026-04-16T13:00:00+02:002026-04-16T14:00:00+02:00/en/events/humlab-talk-laurens-naudts_12167398/Humlab Talk: Laurens NaudtsTalk with Laurens NaudtsThu, 16 Apr 2026 13:15:00 +0200Talk with Laurens NaudtsHumlab / ZoomLecture/en/events/humlab-talk-laurens-naudts_12167398/2026-04-16T13:15:00+02:002026-04-16T15:00:00+02:00/en/events/klara-mogensen---biomedical-engineering_12160316/Klara Mogensen - Biomedical engineeringKlara Mogensen defends her thesis in biomedical engineering.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200Klara Mogensen is defending her doctoral thesis with the title  Deep Learning and Automated MRI Analysis in Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus  Methodological developments for outcome prediction and quantitative DESH assessment External reviewer: Professor Rodrigo Moreno, Department of Medical Engineering and Health Systems, KTH Royal Institute of TechnologyPrincipal Supervisor: Sara QvarlanderParticipate on Zoom: Meeting-ID: 696 4971 4687  Code: 520955Triple HelixDefence of doctoral thesis/en/events/klara-mogensen---biomedical-engineering_12160316/2026-04-17T09:00:00+02:002026-04-17T12:00:00+02:00/en/events/anna-karin-roos---neurosciences_12164765/Anna-Karin Roos - neurosciencesInvestigating nucleotide repeat expansions as a cause and modifier of neurodegenerative diseases in Sweden.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200Anna-Karin Roos, Department of Clinical Sciences, defends her thesis titled "Investigating nucleotide repeat expansions as a cause and modifier of neurodegenerative diseases in Sweden".Supervisor: Karin ForsbergNorrland University Hospital, building 1 D, 9th floor, Lecture hall BDefence of doctoral thesis/en/events/anna-karin-roos---neurosciences_12164765/2026-04-17T09:00:00+02:002026-04-17T13:00:00+02:00/en/events/elis-wibacke_12158193/On the role of the student union, 1960–1990The Research Seminar in History and History of Ideas, and the HESSD Seminar, invites you to a seminar with Elis Wibacke, Linköpings University.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0200The Research seminar series in History and History of ideas, together with the HESSD seminar series,  invites you to a seminar with Elis Wibacke, Linköpings University. The seminar has the Swedish title "Studenterna och politiken: Kårpartier inom svenska studentkårer under 1900-talet". <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fliu.se%2Fmedarbetare%2Feliwi89&data=05%7C02%7Csandra.olsson%40ͯ��Ƶ%7C09aa190fbeaa40909fa408de64b64986%7C5a4ba6f9f5314f329467398f19e69de4%7C0%7C0%7C639058931256864676%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2FiCn8epwayAkjZ0krcJFL74rGRxHu63GdUSDngdZtNg%3D&reserved=0">Learn more about Elis Wibacke</a><h3>About the Seminar Series</h3>In The History and Education/Social Studies Didactics Seminar, we discuss educational history and social studies didactics research. This includes areas like childhood and education, curriculum studies, and the formation and teaching of the social studies in schools. It also includes issues of history culture, history consciousness and use of history as part of different identities, also outside schools. If you want to participate in a seminar, contact the seminar series coordinator, Anna Larsson, for text materials. <a href="/link/da84bd7759b647cd9f8929d43ba3ea76.aspx">See more upcoming seminars in the series</a>The Research Seminar Series in History and History of Ideas is primarily intended as a forum for discussing dissertation sections and other research in history and history of ideas, at the Department of Historical, Philisophical and Religious Studies. <a href="/link/7101c38db13544b4a7b95b6f31000959.aspx">See more upcoming seminars in the series</a>HUM.F.134 - LingvistenSeminar/en/events/elis-wibacke_12158193/2026-04-17T10:15:00+02:002026-04-17T12:00:00+02:00/en/events/niklas-larsson---anaesthesiology_12160111/Niklas Larsson - AnaesthesiologyNiklas Larsson defends his thesis in medical science with a focus on anaesthesiology.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200Niklas Larsson defends his thesis in medical science with a focus on anaesthesiology with the title: Aspects of inflammation in acute lung injury, Experimental and clinical explorationsExternal reviewer: Professor Bodil Steen Rasmussen, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Clinical Institute, Aalborg University, Denmark.Principal supervisor: Michal HaneyTo participate on Zoom:Meeting ID: 671 3455 6702 Passcode: 500464BetulaDefence of doctoral thesis/en/events/niklas-larsson---anaesthesiology_12160111/2026-04-17T12:30:00+02:002026-04-17T16:00:00+02:00/en/events/soils-like-a-melody_12165316/IceLab Spark Seminar: Soils like a melodyIceLab Affiliate Jonatan Klaminder will give a talk in IceLab titled 'Soils like a melody' on April 17th at 13.30.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200<h2>Welcome to an IceLab Friday Spark Seminar!</h2>IceLab Affiliate Jonatan Klaminder will give a talk in IceLab titled 'Soils like a melody' on April 17th at 13.30.<h3>Abstract</h3>Soils host a vast diversity of organisms whose activities regulate key ecosystem processes, yet studying these organisms in situ remains challenging due to the opaque and complex nature of belowground environments. Recent advances in passive acoustic monitoring and sound analysis offer a promising non-invasive approach for detecting and quantifying biological processes belowground. In this seminar, I will explore the potential of acoustic monitoring to investigate processes hidden beneath our feet. I will highlight how passive acoustic monitoring and accessible analytical tools may advance our ability to study important belowground ecological processes.Drop in to IceLab (<a href="https://link.mazemap.com/ubSIkG00">MazeMap link</a>) or join via Zoom: IceLab Living Room Zoom 612 568 7586 https://umu.zoom.us/my/icelabcouch<h3>About IceLab Friday Spark Seminars</h3>Every Friday between lunch time and fika there will be informal internal talks or open seminars in 2026. Interested people are welcome to drop in, and free to stay for IceLab Friday Fika afterwards. Contact Gérard Rocher-Ros or Gabrielle Beans to find out more. IceLabSeminar/en/events/soils-like-a-melody_12165316/2026-04-17T13:30:00+02:002026-04-17T14:30:00+02:00/en/events/dgss-seminar-chris-rodrigues_12162731/SSIBS seminar: Chris RodriguesChris Rodrigues, University of Warwick, UK, lectures within the frame of Integrated Biomedical Sciences Seminars.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200<h2>CprV safeguards cellular compartmentalisation in response to early developmental defects during Bacillus subtilis sporulation</h2>Speaker: Chris Rodrigues, University of Warwick, UKHost: Felipe Cava, MIMS/Institutionen för molekylärbiologiVenue: Major Groove, Umeå University Hospital<h2>About the lecture:</h2>Bacterial endospores (spores), such as those produced by the soil bacterium Bacillus subtilis and the pathogen Clostridioides difficile, allow bacteria to survive stress, persist in the environment and seed new and recurring infections. Spore formation begins with a polar septum that compartmentalises two transcriptionally distinct cells, the mother cell and forespore (which becomes the spore). At this septum, critical molecular events are coordinated to ensure septal stability, compartmentalisation and efficient spore development. In previous work we showed that coordination between chromosome translocation into the forespore and septal peptidoglycan remodelling is required to maintain transcriptional compartmentalisation at the septal pore through which the chromosome is translocated. This coordination is achieved through a mechanism controlled by the EMP complex (composed of SpoIIIE, SpoIIIM and PbpG) that localises at the septal pore. In this study, we identify CprV as an additional factor that functions with the EMP complex in maintaining septal pore stability and compartmentalisation. Consistent with this idea, sporulating cells lacking CprV exhibit miscompartmentalisation and chromosome translocation defects in a fraction of cells, but removal of CprV in cells lacking SpoIIIM or PbpG, significantly exacerbates these defects. Furthermore, and highlighting CprV’s safeguarding function, CprV localisation at the septal pore depends on SpoIIIE and increases in frequency when chromosome translocation or peptidoglycan remodelling around the septal pore is compromised. Overall, our data support a model whereby CprV safeguards the septal pore, ensuring tight coordination between chromosome translocation and peptidoglycan remodelling during sporulation, in the face of architectural changes to septal pore structure.<a href="https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/lifesci/people/crodrigues/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/lifesci/people/crodrigues/</a>Major Groove, Umeå University HospitalSeminar/en/events/dgss-seminar-chris-rodrigues_12162731/2026-04-17T14:00:00+02:002026-04-17T15:00:00+02:00/en/events/fika-efter-en-forskare5_12145098/Fika efter en forskareWe’re excited to introduce Science Bites, the English edition of Fika efter en forskare! Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200We’re excited to introduce Science Bites, the English edition of Fika efter en forskare! Join us 18 April for an inspiring afternoon where researchers share bite-sized insights into their latest discoveries over a Swedish fika.A first round of presentations starts at 13.00 and a second round starts at 14.00.Programme Silvia Remeseiro: Brain Cells and Brain Cancer: A toxic partnership Fredinah Namatovu: Closing the Care Gap: Violence and maternal health Mazen Baroudi: Youth Clinics: Where Are the Guys?    If you can’t make it to Kajscenen at Väven all talks will be live-streamed at ͯ��Ƶ/live from 13:00 to 13:50. Afterwards the 7 minutes talks will be placed on our website: www.ͯ��Ƶ/fika.The event is interactive, with time for your questions both on site and online, so you can join the conversation wherever you are.Please note: for fire safety reasons, seating is limited to 150 guests per session. Arrive early to secure your spot!Kajscenen, Väven and om distanceLecture/en/events/fika-efter-en-forskare5_12145098/2026-04-18T13:00:00+02:002026-04-18T15:00:00+02:00/en/events/andre-mateus-biochemistry_12167221/André Mateus, BiochemistryAndré Mateus, Department of Chemistry, gives a trial lecture for appointment as a docent.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200André Mateus, Department of Chemistry, gives a trial lecture for appointment as a docent. Antibiotics: mechanisms of action and resistance.NAT.D.300.Lecture/en/events/andre-mateus-biochemistry_12167221/2026-04-20T13:00:00+02:002026-04-20T14:40:00+02:00/en/events/icelab-lunch-pitch-suresh-jesuathan-michael-svensson-and-agneta-andersson_12156653/IceLab Lunch Pitch: Suresh Jesuathan, Michael Svensson and Agneta AnderssonThe Integrated Science Lab invites you to meet, and explore collaboration opportunities with Suresh Jesuathan, Michael Svensson and Agneta Andersson.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200The Integrated Science Lab invites you to join the conversation at a Lunch Pitch. More information about what Suresh Jesuathan, Michael Svensson and Agneta Andersson will pitch about will be available soon.  <h2>Join the conversation - everyone is welcome!</h2>To encourage cross pollination of ideas between researchers from different disciplines, IceLab hosts interdisciplinary research lunches with the vision of allowing ideas to meet and mate. During the Lunch Pitch Season, the creative lunches take place at KBC (Glasburen) on a Wednesday.<h3>Registration</h3>Register to come to the pitch and reserve your lunch by Monday, 20 April at 10am.IceLab Lunch Pitch registration will open two weeks before the event.  Note! The default lunch option is a vegetarian falafel sandwich. You can choose an alternative lunch in a separate form that will be emailed to you once you have registered.  <h2>Who is pitching about what?</h2><h3> Pitch 1: Suresh Jesuathan, Associate Professor at Department of Molecular Biology</h3>Information about Suresh's pitch is coming soon<h3>Pitch 2: Michael Svensson, Associate Professor in Sports Medicine at Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation</h3>Exploring medical, physiological and psychological factors for performance development and health in elite female athletes.Young female endurance athletes in cross-country skiing (XCS) and biathlon (BiA) who combine upper‑secondary education with an elite sporting career face substantial challenges on the pathway from youth elite to senior elite level. The transition from adolescence to adulthood, academic demands, and a high training load together create considerable stress. As a result, young elite female athletes are at increased risk of nutrient deficiencies, disordered eating, recurrent or prolonged respiratory infections, reduced bone density, and mental health problems, among other concerns.The ongoing research project is a six-year prospective study in which we monitor training load, performance development, physical and mental health, diet and nutrition, and hormonal and metabolic factors in young female XCS and BiA athletes, starting from their entry into upper‑secondary elite sports schools. Many will naturally end their elite ambitions upon graduation, some due to physical or mental health issues, while a few may eventually compete for podium positions at international senior championships such as the World Championships and the Winter Olympic Games.The aim of this research project is to identify and describe factors, both individual factors and clusters of factors, which promote or hinder healthy performance development.If you have skills in cluster analysis and think this project sounds interesting, feel free to get in touch, I be happy to discuss how we can collaborate.Interested in: Cluster analysis, collaborations.<h3>Pitch 3: Agneta Andersson, Professor at Department of Ecology, Environment and Geoscience </h3>Information about Agneta's pitch is coming soon <h2>Where is it?</h2> KBC Glasburen, near the KBC café. Find your way to the venue (<a href="https://link.mazemap.com/9dsf42gT">mazemap link</a>) IceLab Lunch Pitches are made possible through funding from KBC for the venue and from Stress Response Modeling at IceLab for their coordination and lunches. KBC GlasburenSeminar/en/events/icelab-lunch-pitch-suresh-jesuathan-michael-svensson-and-agneta-andersson_12156653/2026-04-22T12:00:00+02:002026-04-22T13:00:00+02:00/en/events/dorna-behdadi_12159966/The research seminar in philosophy: Dorna BehdadiThe Research Seminar Series in Philosophy invites you to a seminar with Dorna Behdadi.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:15:00 +0200The Research Seminar Series in Philosophy invites you to a seminar with Dorna Behdadi. The seminar title will be annouced here shortly.<h2>About the seminar series</h2>This seminar is intended primarily for presentations of PhD work and other research in philosophy conducted at the Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies. Guest lectures sometimes take place in the seminar as well. The seminars are given in English and all interested are welcome to attend these events. <a href="/link/c39c3aa808c341fbb6e20b226145c3cc.aspx">Learn more about the seminar series in Philosophy and upcoming events</a>HUM.H.119Seminar/en/events/dorna-behdadi_12159966/2026-04-22T13:15:00+02:002026-04-22T15:00:00+02:00/en/events/getting-started-on-linkedin-your-path-to-employment-in-sweden_12163518/Getting Started on LinkedIn: Your Path to Employment in SwedenAre you looking for a job in Sweden? Do you want to learn how to use LinkedIn to find your next opportunity?Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200Are you looking for a job in Sweden? Do you want to learn how to use LinkedIn to find your next opportunity? Welcome to a practical webinar organized by EURAXESS Sweden and hosted by Umeå University. The webinar is designed to help you enter the Swedish job market.    What you will learn: This session focuses on practical steps to help you start your journey in Sweden:<ul><li>Understanding LinkedIn: What is it, who is there, and why is it so important for job seekers in Sweden?</li><li>Showcase your skills: How to build a professional profile, grow your network, and use your voice to get noticed.</li><li>Finding companies and jobs: How to find relevant employers and build relationships with the companies you want to work for.</li></ul>Agenda (1.5 hours) We have made sure there is plenty of time for your questions:<ul><li>45 minutes: Presentation and "Live Demo" directly on the LinkedIn platform.</li><li>45 minutes: Q&A session where you can ask Josefin your questions.</li></ul> Bonus: After the webinar, you will receive a short guide summarizing the main points, so you can continue working on your profile at your own pace.    <a title="Getting Started on LinkedIn: Your Path to Employment in Sweden" href="https://forms.office.com/e/sVUwbU28DR">Register here</a>EURAXESS is a pan-European initiative aimed at promoting career development for researchers, stimulating research mobility within the EU, attracting researchers outside the EU, informing researchers about their rights and making vacant research posts visible in Europe.  <a title="www.euraxess.se" href="http://www.euraxess.se">www.euraxess.se</a>DigitalSeminar/en/events/getting-started-on-linkedin-your-path-to-employment-in-sweden_12163518/2026-04-22T14:00:00+02:002026-04-22T15:30:00+02:00/en/events/successful-academic-publishing_12165617/Successful Academic PublishingA workshop about communicating research. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200<h2>Successful Academic Publishing through Pedagogical Communication</h2>Communicating research in both writing and speech is a pedagogical process in which we as researchers need to adapt to our audience. Communicating about one’s research can be challenging when navigating the different stages of the publication process. At these stages, we need to understand and respond to both the editor’s requirements and, often, reviewers’ comments.This workshop addresses pedagogical communication in the publication process with the aim of improving the publication rate of important research results. The workshop begins with an introduction to the topic, followed by practical exercises where participants will discuss each other’s examples. We will work with both technical aspects such as what a cover letter should include and what language and structure are most effective for point by point responses to reviewers’ comments. We will also address psychological reframing, focusing on how to genuinely listen to an engaged reviewer and how to prevent our own ego from getting in the way of success.Before the workshop, participants are asked to bring a cover letter written by themselves or by someone in their research group. Please anonymize the text if necessary so that it can be discussed during the workshop.Language: Swedish, but the workshop can be given in English if needed.<a href="https://umu-upl.eduportal.se/kurs/560907/event">Register</a>Läraren, UPLWorkshop/en/events/successful-academic-publishing_12165617/2026-04-22T14:00:00+02:002026-04-22T16:00:00+02:00/en/events/arctic-connect-apr2026_12157170/Arctic Connect apr2026Strengthen your Arctic connections at Arctic Connect! Meet fellow Arctic researchers and tap into the Arctic Centre’s unique horizon scanning.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200<h3>Connecting people, ideas and opportunities in the Arctic </h3>How is resilience actually built in Arctic and northern communities - and what role do local actors and civil society play?Welcome to this Arctic Connect lunch session featuring a guest contribution from Veronika Strandh, who will share insights from her work on resilience in rural areas.Her talk will explore how resilience emerges in practice through local communities, informal structures and civil society, and what this means in an Arctic context shaped by demographic change, distance and shifting policy priorities.The session will be followed by an open discussion connecting these perspectives to ongoing research, policy and collaboration within the Arctic field.You will also have the opportunity to meet fellow researchers, hear about upcoming calls and partnerships, and get updates from the Arctic Centre’s horizon scanning.Registration<a href="https://forms.office.com/e/aS4feNeBGf">Registration form</a>Please register if you would like a light lunch sandwich, so we know how many to order.VenueRoom "Mustang Sally" in A Working Lab. <a href="https://use.mazemap.com/#v=1&campusid=289&zlevel=2&center=20.306206,63.819854&zoom=19.5&sharepoitype=poi&sharepoi=1001057668">See map</a>About Arctic Connect Arctic Connect is a regular meeting point for the Arctic Centre associated researchers, including Arctic Six Chairs and Fellows, Arctic Graduate Students and their supervisors, APECS members, and anyone interested in Arctic research. Come and join us if you want to expand your Arctic networks, get early access to information about relevant calls and opportunities, and stay ahead through the Centre’s insights and updates on the Arctic research landscape.<h3>Upcoming Arctic Connect meetings</h3>Arctic Connect takes place four times a year. Dates for the meetings 2026 can be viewed below.September (date TBC) December (date TBC)Mustang Sally (AWL)Group meeting/en/events/arctic-connect-apr2026_12157170/2026-04-23T12:00:00+02:002026-04-23T13:00:00+02:00/en/events/ethics-in-indigenous-research_12164553/Ethics in Indigenous ResearchWelcome to a seminar on ethics in Indigenous research – register now to secure your spot! Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200Welcome to a seminar on ethics in Indigenous research. The seminar will be held on Thursday, April 23, from 13:00 to 16:00 at Umeå University, in lecture hall <a href="https://link.mazemap.com/80RETprf">HJORTRONLANDET located in the Humanities Building</a>. Sweden still lacks nationally established guidelines specifically for ethics in Indigenous research, despite such guidelines now existing in our Nordic neighboring countries and in other comparable contexts. This seminar brings together leading researchers and stakeholders for a dialogue about the guidelines that do exist and how they were developed. The aim is to identify constructive steps to strengthen ethically responsible research in Sápmi, to reinforce reciprocal relationships between Sámi communities and academia, and to contribute to better conditions for knowledge production that respects Indigenous peoples’ right to self-determination. The programme will include presentations by the speakers listed below and a final version will be presented closer to the event.    Julieann Baldwin – Research ethics with Indigenous communities in the US Elizabeth Rink – Greenlandic research guidelines: lessons for Sweden Jon Petter Stoor – Norwegian guidelines on ethics in Sámi health research Sanna Valkonen – Ethical guidelines in research with Sámi communities in Finland Christina Storm Mienna – NordForsk Working Group on Guidelines for Indigenous Research Per Axelsson – GIDA Sápmi - Sámi Research Data Governance ***The seminar is offered in a hybrid format, with participation possible both on-site and via Zoom. Registration is done through the form below. All registered participants will receive an email with more information and a meeting link for those who wish to join via Zoom, closer to the date. The seminar is organized by <a href="/link/5e62cae4f97a4eec88d87137ca39a74a.aspx">Lávvuo - Research and education for Sámi health</a> and <a href="/link/64697c65ca0845158a8fdc8240498e1c.aspx">Várdduo - Centre for Sámi Research</a>.HjortronlandetSeminar/en/events/ethics-in-indigenous-research_12164553/2026-04-23T13:00:00+02:002026-04-23T16:00:00+02:00/en/events/breakfast---a-food-and-meal-summit2604_12146816/Breakfast - a food and meal summitWelcome to Breakfast – a seminar where discussions about food, meals and opportunities for collaboration are at the centre.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200<h3>Are you hungry for conversations about food and meals?</h3>Welcome to Breakfast – a seminar where discussions about food, meals and opportunities for collaboration are at the centre.Guest: Mathantverkarna, Robin Karlsson: The Academy for Swedish Products with Protected Designations.Do you want to participate? Everyone who is interested in the theme are welcome, but remember to <a href="https://forms.office.com/e/7apznfMYag">register via this link</a> so that we know how many people will show up.Breakfast is served from 07.45 and we start presentations and talks at 08.00. Read more about our <a href="/link/a5f6972605444aca9d45556b7ee6c3c4.aspx">breakfast seminars here</a>.If you are interested in telling us about your business and the issues that are important to you, or if you have tips on someone we should invite, please contact Björn Norén: <a href="mailto:bjorn.noren@ͯ��Ƶ">bjorn.noren@ͯ��Ƶ</a>.Teacher Education Building, Floor 3Seminar/en/events/breakfast---a-food-and-meal-summit2604_12146816/2026-04-24T08:00:00+02:002026-04-24T09:00:00+02:00/en/events/konstantinos-magkakis-chemistry---biophysical-chemistry_12163765/Konstantinos Magkakis, Chemistry - Biophysical ChemistryCharacterizing ATP-dependent protein structural dynamics in solution.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200Characterizing ATP-dependent protein structural dynamics in solution.Supervisor: Magnus Paul Andersson.Aula Biologica.Defence of doctoral thesis/en/events/konstantinos-magkakis-chemistry---biophysical-chemistry_12163765/2026-04-24T09:00:00+02:002026-04-24T13:00:00+02:00/en/events/fraiday-geolocating-arctic-archive-photos-with-ai_12163609/#frAIday: Geolocating Arctic Archive Photos with AIA presentation by Nikiforos StaverisFri, 24 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0200Geolocating Arctic Archive Photos with AIRevisiting Places from Century-old PhotographsAbstract:This talk presents an experimental application of AI to Arctic cultural heritage: attempting to geolocate historical black-and-white photographs from the 1913-1915 Norwegian Reindeer Grazing Commission archives without using any ground truth geographical metadata. This poses as both a cultural heritage challenge and an interesting AI research problem.Nikiforos will demonstrate a multimodal approach which combines CLIP and Zero-Shot model classification to predict estimated photograph locations. The results are inconsistent but also revealing: when conditions align, the system achieves remarkable accuracy (essentially finding the exact same location photographed 100 years apart). But the approach also fails unpredictably, exposing bottlenecks in historical image geolocation.Through detailed case studies of both successes and failures, Nikiforos will explore what works, what doesn't, and why. Beyond technical challenges, the project also raises important questions about applying AI to indigenous cultural materials ethically and respectfully.Sirius, GalaxenLecture/en/events/fraiday-geolocating-arctic-archive-photos-with-ai_12163609/2026-04-24T12:15:00+02:002026-04-24T13:00:00+02:00/en/events/peter-gottfridsson---medical-science_12164713/Peter Gottfridsson - Medical SciencePeter Gottfridsson is defending his doctoral thesis in Medical Science with a focus on Anaesthesiology.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200Peter Gottfridsson is defending his doctoral thesis with the title: Heart strain during different loading conditions, in health and cardiac illness.External reviewer: Docent Jonatan Oras, Department of Clinical Sciences, University of GothenburgPrincipal Supervisor: Michael HaneyFor participation on <a href="https://umu.zoom.us/j/61924578475?pwd=S3YDclaAopusFtD30DucUthtIiYjFY.1">Zoom:</a>Meeting-ID: 619 2457 8475  Passcode: 1815901D T9 Hörsal B, NUSDefence of doctoral thesis/en/events/peter-gottfridsson---medical-science_12164713/2026-04-24T13:00:00+02:002026-04-24T16:00:00+02:00/en/events/seminar-camilla-andersson_12160209/Seminar: Camilla AnderssonWho cares about those who care? Norm critical design and technologies of power in Swedish elder care Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200Presenter Camilla Andersson, KTH Royal Institute of TechnologyTitle Who cares about those who care? Norm critical design and technologies of power in Swedish elder care About Camilla <a href="https://www.kth.se/profile/camillaa?l=en">https://www.kth.se/profile/camillaa?l=en</a><div class="epi-contentfragment">2023 Contact Lotta</div><div class="epi-contentfragment">Anmälan och zoomlänk april 27, 2026</div>ZoomSeminar/en/events/seminar-camilla-andersson_12160209/2026-04-27T13:00:00+02:002026-04-27T15:00:00+02:00/en/events/systemic-food-web-reorganisation-due-to-multiple-pressures-_12164736/Systemic food web reorganisation due to multiple pressures A comparison of temporal trends in the Baltic Sea food web, focusing on relative changes among trophic groups and environmental factors.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200Carolyn Faithfull is a researcher at SLU Aqua, the Department of Aquatic Resources, Ecosystem Analysis.The Baltic Sea marine ecosystem is highly impacted by multiple human induced pressures and climate change. Despite this, restoration actions are often directed towards individual measures, ignoring trade-offs and synergies that may affect multiple ecosystem processes and services. Due to the bathymetry of the Baltic Sea, sub-basins may be differently impacted by pressures, making it challenging to observe common patterns and co-occurring processes.Here, we provide the first comprehensive analysis of systemic spatiotemporal changes of food webs across Baltic Sea sub-basins. Our analyses cover 26 to 46 years of harmonised data collection and apply integrated trend analysis. We compare temporal trends of key structural food web components, focusing on relative changes between trophic guilds, and interpret these changes in relation to variations in key environmental factors and human pressures. We found shifts in trophic-guild balance and ecosystem reorganization in all sub-basins, which were associated with regional changes in anthropogenic pressures.Umeå Marine Sciences Centre, NorrbynSeminar/en/events/systemic-food-web-reorganisation-due-to-multiple-pressures-_12164736/2026-04-27T14:00:00+02:002026-04-27T15:30:00+02:00/en/events/the-gender-seminar_12155175/The Gender SeminarVulnerable writing as a feminist methodological practiceTue, 28 Apr 2026 13:15:00 +0200Vulnerable writing as a feminist methodological practiceA seminar with Tiffany Page, University Collage London(In English)UCGS librarySeminar/en/events/the-gender-seminar_12155175/2026-04-28T13:15:00+02:002026-04-28T15:00:00+02:00/en/events/zoe-falomir_12151451/Umeå Cognitive Science Seminar: Zoe FalomirThe Umeå Cognitive Science Seminar invites you to a seminar with Zoe Falomir, Umeå University.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200The Umeå Cognitive Science Seminar invites you to a a seminar with Zoe Falomir, Associate professor at the Department of Computing Science. Seminar title will be presented here shortly.All interested are welcome to attend this seminar.<h3>About the seminar series</h3><a href="/link/28963cd2d1a943938b5dba8dba7d6217.aspx">Learn more about the Umeå Cognitive Science Seminar and upcoming events</a>HUM.H.119Seminar/en/events/zoe-falomir_12151451/2026-04-28T15:15:00+02:002026-04-28T16:00:00+02:00/en/events/medchem-seminar-series-florian-wilfling_12156449/Medchem Seminar Series - Florian WilflingTitle: TBATue, 28 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200Speaker: <h3>Florian Wilfling</h3>Max Planck Institute of Biophysics, Frankfurt a. M., GermanyTitle: <h3>TBA</h3> More information about the MedChem Seminar Series and the schedule is <a href="/link/8a7f664146514a36a73f92cd1e776f8b.aspx?epslanguage=en">here</a>.  KB.E3.01 (Lilla hörsalen), KBCSeminar/en/events/medchem-seminar-series-florian-wilfling_12156449/2026-04-28T15:15:00+02:002026-04-28T16:00:00+02:00/en/events/msca-postdoctoral-fellowship-seminar_12166420/MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship seminarAre you planning to apply for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA-PF) with Umeå University as your host institution?Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200Are you planning to apply for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA-PF) with Umeå University as your host institution? Join our seminar on 29 April from 9:00 to 11:00!We will cover the programme’s opportunities, eligibility requirements, and how to craft a competitive application. The seminar is aimed at both prospective applicants and their supervisors.Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to receive individual feedback on your application from the Research Support Office.Interested?<a href="https://forms.office.com/e/4TWFZnTFXL?origin=lprLink">Register by 27 April</a>.______________________________<h2> About the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship</h2>The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA-PF) funds up to two years of research, covering both research projects and career development.Next call opens: 9 April 2026 (tentative) Application deadline: 9 September 2026 <a href="https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/calls/msca-postdoctoral-fellowships-2026">Learn more about MSCA-PF</a><h2>Contact</h2>Simone Wenkel <a href="/link/61ebbdd8ae9e4232867bbfaa53e097e1.aspx">Read about Simone Wenkel</a>Elena Glotova <a href="/link/aeb5c8806fdd46a784f3f5aa478da88b.aspx">Read about Elena Glotova</a>On campusSeminar/en/events/msca-postdoctoral-fellowship-seminar_12166420/2026-04-29T09:00:00+02:002026-04-29T11:00:00+02:00/en/events/axel-vikstrom---medicinsk-vetenskap-_12164684/Axel Vikström - Medicinsk vetenskap Axel Vikström defends his thesis in Medical Science with a focus on biomedical engineering.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200Axel Vikström defends his thesis in Medical Science with a focus on biomedical engineering, entitled Computational Prediction of Cerebral Perfusion Pressure and Blood Flow – Patient-specific modelling of the cerebral collateral circulation in carotid artery stenosis and during aortic arch surgery.External reviewer: Professor Matts Karlsson, Department of Management and Engineering (IEI), Linköping universityPrincipal Supervisor: Petter HolmlundFor participation on <a href="https://umu.zoom.us/j/69858681917?pwd=kbJC1qXHrbhwph7CzKCJYRb6MBXKFR.1">Zoom</a>:Meeting-ID: 698 5868 1917  Passcode: 903213Stora hörsalen 5B, NUSDefence of doctoral thesis/en/events/axel-vikstrom---medicinsk-vetenskap-_12164684/2026-04-29T09:00:00+02:002026-04-29T13:00:00+02:00/en/events/santhan-reddy-penaka-applied-physics-and-electronics_12163807/Santhan Reddy Penaka, Applied Physics and ElectronicsHeterogeneity-Aware Building Stock Modelling for Urban Energy Transitions.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200Heterogeneity-Aware Building Stock Modelling for Urban Energy Transitions.Supervisor: Weizhuo Lu.Hörsal NAT.D.300.Defence of doctoral thesis/en/events/santhan-reddy-penaka-applied-physics-and-electronics_12163807/2026-04-29T09:00:00+02:002026-04-29T12:00:00+02:00/en/events/seminar---social-work_12154509/Seminar - Social WorkYouth in the Periphery – How Location Challenge Equality and How Youth Work Can Respond to It?Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200Youth in the Periphery –  How Location Challenge Equality and How Youth Work Can Respond to It?<a href="https://umu.zoom.us/j/5485943147#success">Link to Zoom</a>Geographically wide communities, long distances, free time activities far away and at same time the demographic change where the amount of youngsters decrease in some areas are reality at the time but especially in the future in Finland. When school, hobbies or public free time activities are far away, depending on area, behind of 10, 20 or even 100 kilometres, young people on those rural areas lack the equal services. Mobile youth work, youth workers on wheels can be one option for the future youth work sector. Going around by cars on the fields of young people’s free time places create new approaches in youth work. Mobile youth work as working method can be labelled under the concept “detached youth work”, that mean doing the work with young people in those various public and semi-public environments where youth hang out. In this type of work the encountering plays important role and the encounters should see as a characteristic method itself. The seminar lecture deals both, the detached youth work, the special type of youth work and its features done in Finland and the theme of periphery / rural youth. Lecture is based on the Mobile Youth Work in Finland Research Project (2021-2022) that was financed by the education and cultural ministry of Finland and carried out in co-operation between Humak University of Applied Science and Finnish Youth Research Society.    Aino Tormulainen, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer and part-time project worker in Humak University of Applied Science. Aino Tormulainen works as a Senior lecturer in Community Ecucator program in Humak University of Applied Science, where community educators are educated. Community educator can work in several different fields building and creating communities. Mainly community educators work in youth work and NGO’s. In Humak Tormulainen has been specialized in youth work field that she teaches and do research and different projects in collaboration with different actors from youth work sectors. She works part time in projects, at the moment she is an expert in Youth Work Centre of Expertise that focus on Equality, equity and non-discrimination in Youth Work. Her background is in girlhood studies and youth studies. She has PhD in cultural and gender studies about girl power phenomena and 90s girl’s popular culture (University of Eastern Finland, 2018). Stora sammanträdesrummet, Dept of Social Work and ZoomSeminar/en/events/seminar---social-work_12154509/2026-04-29T10:00:00+02:002026-04-29T12:00:00+02:00/en/events/fabiana-caserta_12159967/The research seminar in philosophy: Fabiana CasertaThe Research Seminar Series in Philosophy invites you to a seminar with Fabiana Caserta.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:15:00 +0200The Research Seminar Series in Philosophy invites you to a seminar with Fabiana Caserta. The seminar title will be presented here shortly.<h2>About the seminar series</h2>This seminar is intended primarily for presentations of PhD work and other research in philosophy conducted at the Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies. Guest lectures sometimes take place in the seminar as well. The seminars are given in English and all interested are welcome to attend these events. <a href="/link/c39c3aa808c341fbb6e20b226145c3cc.aspx">Learn more about the seminar series in Philosophy and upcoming events</a>HUM.H.119Seminar/en/events/fabiana-caserta_12159967/2026-04-29T13:15:00+02:002026-04-29T15:00:00+02:00/en/events/walpurgis-on-campus_12163884/Walpurgis on Campus with Umeå student choirWalpurgis on Campus with Umeå student choir - with over 100 voices, dancing, spring speech and crackling fires. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200Wth over 100 voices, dancing, spring speech and crackling fires. Don't miss Walpurgis on Campus, one of our finest traditions!(In case of rain: The teacher education building).You can also watch the live broadcast at ͯ��Ƶ/liveOutside of LindellhallenOther/en/events/walpurgis-on-campus_12163884/2026-04-30T12:00:00+02:002026-04-30T12:45:00+02:00/en/events/ec2u-webinar-student-perspectives-on-ai-in-higher-education_12166554/EC2U Webinar: Student perspectives on AI in higher educationEC2U students share how they use AI in higher education, from writing and research to daily study life. Register by 20 April.Tue, 05 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași is delighted to host the online webinar Student Perspectives on AI in Higher Education, in which students take the floor to share how they actually use AI in their academic work: from research and writing to learning and everyday study life. This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from students across the EC2U Alliance about the tools, practices, and questions that matter most to them.Date: Tuesday, 5 May 2026 Time: 16:00–18:00 CET Platform: Microsoft Teams (the link will be sent to all registered participants in due course) Language: EnglishThe webinar will be facilitated by Prof. dr. Adrian Iftene, Vice-Rector for Information Infrastructure Development at UAIC, a leading expert in Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing, and a passionate advocate for helping students become active, informed users of AI in their academic and professional lives.The speakers will be students representing all EC2U universities, each bringing their own perspective on how AI shapes their academic experience, and reminding us that behind every technology are real students, real questions, and real stories.The event is open to all students and academic staff from all EC2U universities.Register here: <a title="Registration form: EC2U Webinar: Student Perspectives on AI in Higher Education" href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSeoY6AK-0cpnJx4o623kiVAgdFBiqPaPnBtUaPSXK-gec1-AQ%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dheader&data=05%7C02%7Cdavid.meyers%40ͯ��Ƶ%7C1ad5433ddb7e48324e9808de84e9e4f4%7C5a4ba6f9f5314f329467398f19e69de4%7C0%7C0%7C639094337238777364%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=3vMSn%2B4ThThoHiewc8zOnqL1MjYlaCiX8t9m5c7J%2Ffg%3D&reserved=0">Online registration form</a>Registration deadline: 20 April 2026Online (Microsoft Teams)Other/en/events/ec2u-webinar-student-perspectives-on-ai-in-higher-education_12166554/2026-05-05T16:00:00+02:002026-05-05T18:00:00+02:00/en/events/learner-experience-design_12156855/Learner Experience DesignFor program coordinators and others working with programsWed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200We work with the student's perspective, their motivation through the journey of studying, student agency and non-linearity of learning.<h2>Support in course and program development</h2>A series of workshops on course and program development with the theme “Quality Teaching in a Smaller Scale,” taking the economic situation into account. In autumn 2025, the focus will be on course design, while spring 2026 will be dedicated to program design.<h3>Workshop Series</h3>The workshops are conducted in English, but your own work can be done in Swedish. The content of the workshops is interconnected and builds upon each previous session, but each workshop can also be attended independently. You may therefore choose to participate in individual sessions or in the entire series. During autumn 2025, the focus will be on course design, while spring 2026 will be dedicated to program design. On this page, you will find registration links for both the autumn and spring workshops.The target group for the autumn 2025 workshops includes course coordinators and others involved in developing new or adapting existing courses, as well as those responsible for making decisions about course structures and syllabi.During spring 2026, the workshops are aimed at program coordinators and others working with the development or revision of educational programs, as well as those involved in decision-making and evaluation of programs.<a href="/link/d03dd3ac3db64b9198a8887f222d2069.aspx">Register</a>Läraren, UPLWorkshop/en/events/learner-experience-design_12156855/2026-05-06T09:00:00+02:002026-05-06T12:00:00+02:00/en/events/many-places-many-design-histories_12163043/Many Places, Many Design HistoriesThe Nordic Forum for Design History Biennial Symposium, 6-8 May 2026, Ubmeje/Umeå, Sápmi/Sweden.Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200Many Places, Many Design Histories is the 19th symposium arranged by the Nordic Forum for Design History. It will be held at Umeå Institute of Design, Umeå University, gathering scholars, design practitioners, museum curators, students, teachers, and anyone with an interest in design and design history.<ul><li>See more: <a href="/en/umea-institute-of-design/research/nordic-forum-for-design-history-symposium/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Many Places, Many Design Histories</a></li></ul>Umeå Institute of DesignSymposium/en/events/many-places-many-design-histories_12163043/2026-05-06T10:00:00+02:002026-05-08T12:00:00+02:00/en/events/icelab-lunch-pitch-preeti-moar-morgan-jones-and-chinmay-dwibedi_12156660/IceLab Lunch Pitch: Preeti Moar, Morgan Jones and Chinmay DwibediThe Integrated Science Lab invites you to meet, and explore collaboration opportunities with Preeti Moar, Morgan Jones and Chinmay Dwibedi.Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200The Integrated Science Lab invites you to join the conversation at a Lunch Pitch. More information about what Preeti Moar, Morgan Jones and Chinmay Dwibedi will pitch about will be available soon.  <h2>Join the conversation - everyone is welcome!</h2>To encourage cross pollination of ideas between researchers from different disciplines, IceLab hosts interdisciplinary research lunches with the vision of allowing ideas to meet and mate. During the Lunch Pitch Season, the creative lunches take place at KBC (Glasburen) on a Wednesday.<h3>Registration</h3>Register to come to the pitch and reserve your lunch by Monday, 4 May at 10am.IceLab Lunch Pitch registration will open two weeks before the event.  Note! The default lunch option is a vegetarian falafel sandwich. You can choose an alternative lunch in a separate form that will be emailed to you once you have registered.  <h2>Who is pitching about what?</h2><h3> Pitch 1: Preeti Moar, Postdoc at Department of Clinical Microbiology</h3>Information about Preeti's pitch is coming soon<h3>Pitch 2: Morgan Jones, Associate professor at Department of Ecology, Environment and Geoscience</h3>Information about Morgan's pitch is coming soon<h3>Pitch 3: Chinmay Dwibedi, Research Fellow at Department of Clinical Microbiology</h3>Information about Chinmay's pitch is coming soon  <h2>Where is it?</h2> KBC Glasburen, near the KBC café. Find your way to the venue (<a href="https://link.mazemap.com/9dsf42gT">mazemap link</a>) IceLab Lunch Pitches are made possible through funding from KBC for the venue and from Stress Response Modeling at IceLab for their coordination and lunches. KBC GlasburenSeminar/en/events/icelab-lunch-pitch-preeti-moar-morgan-jones-and-chinmay-dwibedi_12156660/2026-05-06T12:00:00+02:002026-05-06T13:00:00+02:00/en/events/petra-green_12159968/The research seminar in philosophy: Petra GreenThe Research Seminar Series in Philosophy invites you to a seminar with Petra Green.Wed, 06 May 2026 13:15:00 +0200The Research Seminar Series in Philosophy invites you to a seminar with Petra Green. The seminar title will be presented here shortly.<h2>About the seminar series</h2>This seminar is intended primarily for presentations of PhD work and other research in philosophy conducted at the Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies. Guest lectures sometimes take place in the seminar as well. The seminars are given in English and all interested are welcome to attend these events. <a href="/link/c39c3aa808c341fbb6e20b226145c3cc.aspx">Learn more about the seminar series in Philosophy and upcoming events</a>HUM.H.119Seminar/en/events/petra-green_12159968/2026-05-06T13:15:00+02:002026-05-06T15:00:00+02:00/en/events/asla-2026_12106073/ASLA 2026Welcome to the next national symposium for ASLA, the Swedish Association of Applied Linguistics.Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200The theme for ASLA 2026 is The Role of Language in Challenging Times: Minority, Majority and Educational spectives. The programme and important dates is found on our conference website:<a href="/link/de534fa2d1d44cba8f1d131a6698d26f.aspx">ASLA 2026</a>TBAConference/en/events/asla-2026_12106073/2026-05-07T00:00:00+02:002026-05-08T00:00:00+02:00/en/events/junjie-wang-applied-electronics_12167292/Junjie Wang, Applied ElectronicsCooperative perception for next-generation autonomous vehicles.Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200Cooperative perception for next-generation autonomous vehicles.Huvudhandledare: Tomas Nordström.NAT.D.440.Defence of doctoral thesis/en/events/junjie-wang-applied-electronics_12167292/2026-05-07T09:00:00+02:002026-05-07T13:00:00+02:00/en/events/mirich-and-vital_12165291/Research seminar in archaeology: Anne Christine Mirich and Ana Catarina VitalThe Research Seminar Series in Archaeology and Environmental Archaeology gives a seminar with Anne Christine Mirich & Ana Catarina Vital, Umeå.Thu, 07 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200The Research Seminar Series in Archaeology and Environmental archaeology invites you to a seminar with Anne Christine Mirich and Ana Catarina Vital, Umeå University. Title will be presented here shortly.<h3>About the seminar series</h3>The Research Seminar Series in Archaeology and Environmental Archaeology presents and discusses current research in archaeology and environmental archaeology. <a title="The research seminar series in archaeology" href="/link/e38d28f9751a4256b488b852295b3b27.aspx">See more upcoming seminars in the series</a>HUM.H.119Seminar/en/events/mirich-and-vital_12165291/2026-05-07T13:00:00+02:002026-05-07T15:00:00+02:00/en/events/erika-skilstrom_12157429/The research seminar in history and history of ideas: Erika SkilströmThe Research seminar series in history and history of ideas invites you to a seminar with Martin Almbjär.Thu, 07 May 2026 13:15:00 +0200The Research seminar series in history and history of ideas invites you to a seminar with Erika Skilström. Mid-seminar for the dissertation entitled ”Från sumpmark till ekosystem: Idéhistoriska perspektiv på våtmarkers förändrade styrning”. External reader: Ebba Lisberg Jensen, University of Gothenburg. Internal reader: Christer Nordlund. Text will be distributed well in advance of the seminar.Please note that the seminar will take place on a different day and time and that the regular seminar on Friday will not take place. <h3>About the Seminar Series</h3>The Research Seminar Series in History and History of Ideas is primarily intended as a forum for discussing dissertation sections and other research in history and history of ideas, at the Department of Historical, Philisophical and Religious Studies.<a href="/link/7101c38db13544b4a7b95b6f31000959.aspx">See more upcoming seminars in the series</a>HUM.H.119 Seminar/en/events/erika-skilstrom_12157429/2026-05-07T13:15:00+02:002026-05-07T15:00:00+02:00/en/events/eleonor-koro--otorhinolaryngology_12161016/Eleonor Koro – OtorhinolaryngologyClinical evaluation of cholesteatoma diagnostics and outcomes of bone conduction devices.Fri, 08 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200Eleonor Koro defends her thesis, titled "Clinical evaluation of cholesteatoma diagnostics and outcomes of bone conduction devices".Opponent: Måns Eeg-Olofsson, Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Institute of Clinical Science, Sahlgrenska Academy Gothenburg UniversityMain supervisor: Mimmi Werner, associate professor at the Department of Clinical Sciences<a href="https://use.mazemap.com/#v=1&config=umea&campusid=289&zlevel=2&center=20.300919%2c63.820204&zoom=18&search=triple%20helix&sharepoitype=identifier&sharepoi=Universitetsledningshuset-X3.57.21">MazeMap link to location</a>Triple Helix, University Management BuildingDefence of doctoral thesis/en/events/eleonor-koro--otorhinolaryngology_12161016/2026-05-08T09:00:00+02:002026-05-08T12:00:00+02:00/en/events/nicolas-bermudez-baron--public-health-science_12164285/Nicolas Bermudez Baron – Public health scienceLung function and related factors. Population-based studies with focus on asthma.Fri, 08 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200Nicolas Bermudez Baron, Department of public health and clinical medicine, defends his doctoral thesis Lipoedema – Lived experiences, funktional performance, and psychological well-being in affected women.External reviewer: Professor Arne Egesten, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University.Prinicipal supervisor: Helena Backman.The defense will be held in Swedish.It will be possible to follow via Zoom. More information will come.Main hall, Sunderby hospital.Defence of doctoral thesis/en/events/nicolas-bermudez-baron--public-health-science_12164285/2026-05-08T13:00:00+02:002026-05-08T17:00:00+02:00/en/events/scilifelab-infrastructure-day_12161087/SciLifeLab Infrastructure DayWelcome to Infrastructure Day, hosted by SciLifeLab Umeå. Mon, 11 May 2026 08:30:00 +0200A full-day gathering between infrastructures, hosted by SciLifeLab site Umeå, for all scientists to explore research infrastructure opportunities, share expertise, and connect across Umeå’s life science network.Visit the event website for more details and registration!!Registration deadline 27 of April RotundanConference/en/events/scilifelab-infrastructure-day_12161087/2026-05-11T08:30:00+02:002026-05-11T17:00:00+02:00/en/events/scilifelab-infrastructure-day_12166758/SciLifeLab Infrastructure DayInfrastructure Day at SciLifeLab Umeå showcases research infrastructures both within and beyond SciLifeLab.Mon, 11 May 2026 08:30:00 +0200Welcome to Infrastructure Day, hosted by SciLifeLab Umeå. We bring together research infrastructures from Umeå University’s Faculties of Science and Technology and Medicine, as well as SLU and the University Hospital, to connect with researchers, explore cutting-edge technologies, share expertise, and strengthen collaboration in northern Sweden.<h3>About the event</h3> A full-day gathering for all scientists to explore research infrastructure opportunities, share expertise, and connect across Umeå’s life science.Learn more about national research infrastructures and the SciLifeLab platforms across Sweden, through personal meetings with our local staff scientists. Be part of collaboration with research infrastructures and SciLifeLab capabilities to drive life science in Sweden.<h3>Event highlights include:</h3><ul><li>Future outlook of SciLifeLab site Umeå</li><li>Presentations from national and local research infrastructure units</li><li>Focus on bridging science and technology development</li><li>Data managment pannel discussion</li><li>Infrastructure poster exhibitions, mingling and engaging infrastructure presentations</li></ul>Find more information in event website <a href="/link/d946edfc64244b498962f15d78b26cde.aspx">SciLifeLab Infrastructure Day</a><h3>Organizers</h3>SciLifeLab site Umeå  RotundanConference/en/events/scilifelab-infrastructure-day_12166758/2026-05-11T08:30:00+02:002026-05-11T16:00:00+02:00/en/events/seminar-matilda-svensson_12160215/Seminar: Matilda SvenssonThe political boundaries of anger (and happiness) in a critical disability contextMon, 11 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200<img src="/link/79b991ff5b5b4e34b2a856441e879647.aspx" alt="welcome to shifting grounds.png" loading="lazy" />Presenter Matilda Svensson, Malmö UniversityTitle The political boundaries of anger (and happiness) in a critical disability context About Matilda <a href="https://www.kth.se/profile/camillaa?l=en">https://www.kth.se/profile/camillaa?l=en</a><div class="epi-contentfragment">Anmälan och zoomlänk maj 11, 2026</div><div class="epi-contentfragment">2023 Contact Lotta</div>ZoomSeminar/en/events/seminar-matilda-svensson_12160215/2026-05-11T13:00:00+02:002026-05-11T15:00:00+02:00/en/events/improve-the-quality-of-video-in-your-teaching_12156900/Improve the quality of video in your teachingFor teachers: This workshop provides a practical overview of how you can improve your self produced teaching videos.Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200<h2>Improve the quality of video in your teaching</h2>We will cover the basics of lighting, sound, visual composition and simple post processing, as well as how to plan and structure a recording. The workshop is aimed at those who want to work more efficiently and achieve a clearer expression in their recordings.In swedish. <a href="https://app.eduadmin.se/form/a8b161cc76bfc02f/2231138?publicFormId=a38ccc41-9298-452e-9e50-629492883c5c&userGuid=59cd1f40-6643-4fab-9bb8-e3947ba4c664">Register</a>Online, ZoomWorkshop/en/events/improve-the-quality-of-video-in-your-teaching_12156900/2026-05-12T10:00:00+02:002026-05-12T12:00:00+02:00/en/events/think-tank-about-ai-and-teaching_12162411/Think Tank: About AI and teachingWelcome to the launch of the three year initiative AI for LearningTue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200Welcome to the launch of the three year initiative AI for Learning by Centre for Educational Development on May 12. We invite the entire university to a Think Tank on AI in Higher Education. <a href="/link/fff0d30c729246b699f8f3204eab84bc.aspx">Programme and registration</a>The day begins with parallel workshops and continues in the afternoon with an engaging programme featuring guest speakers and examples of AI use from across the university. The student unions will also share their perspectives on AI in higher education.Welcome! Language: Most of the programme will be conducted in Swedish. The second keynote of the day will be delivered in English. Aula BiologicaConference/en/events/think-tank-about-ai-and-teaching_12162411/2026-05-12T10:00:00+02:002026-05-12T16:30:00+02:00/en/events/james-nguyen_12159969/The research seminar in philosophy: James NguyenThe Research Seminar Series in Philosophy invites you to a seminar with James Nguyen.Wed, 13 May 2026 13:15:00 +0200The Research Seminar Series in Philosophy invites you to a seminar with James Nguyen, Stockholm. The seminar title will be presented here shortly.<h2>About the seminar series</h2>This seminar is intended primarily for presentations of PhD work and other research in philosophy conducted at the Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies. Guest lectures sometimes take place in the seminar as well. The seminars are given in English and all interested are welcome to attend these events. <a href="/link/c39c3aa808c341fbb6e20b226145c3cc.aspx">Learn more about the seminar series in Philosophy and upcoming events</a>HUM.H.119Seminar/en/events/james-nguyen_12159969/2026-05-13T13:15:00+02:002026-05-13T15:00:00+02:00/en/events/writing-narratives-transformations_12163855/Writing narratives of transformationBring your own text and explore how the understanding of narratives can help shape and improve it. Mon, 18 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200How can narratives help shape how research on sustainable transformation is understood, communicated and explored within and across disciplines? This question will be addressed in a series of two workshops taking place this spring. The workshops are organised with the support of <a href="/link/6d3f2b829bd7423aa69ec33909f7e85e.aspx">Umeå Transformation Research Initiative, UTRI</a>.The workshops are open to researchers from all disciplines who are interested in engaging with narrative approaches in relation to their own research.In this workshop we build on perspectives introduced in Workshop 1: <a href="/link/59bd53894e80491b95dfdc555f4bed3e.aspx">Climate fiction and future narratives</a> but it is not a requirement to have participated in Workshop 1.For this workshop we ask participants to bring a text/example that you would like to work with. It could be an introduction to an article, a popular scientific text, a manuscript for a video/podcast, your presentation on UMU:s webpage, or something else. Recommended length of the text: 100-400 words (please bring 4 paper copies). Participants will in small groups read and work with these examplesThe workshop will be led by: Matilda Marshall, Maria Lindgren Leavenworth and Elena Lindholm.<h3>Program and registration</h3>11:30 Lunch12:00-13:00 WorkshopRegister for the workshop no later than 14 May: <a href="https://forms.office.com/e/q7kmz82jKE">Registration form</a>Sirius, GalaxenWorkshop/en/events/writing-narratives-transformations_12163855/2026-05-18T11:30:00+02:002026-05-18T13:00:00+02:00/en/events/burman-lectures-2026-1_12159972/The Burman Lectures 2026(1)Welcome to this years Burman lectures in philosophy with Carolina Sartorio, Rutgers. Lecture 1.Tue, 19 May 2026 13:15:00 +0200The Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies invites you to the annual Burman lectures in philosophy. This years invited lecturer is Carolina Sartorio, Rutgers. She will give three open lectures over three days. Lecture 1: TBA Tuesday 19 May at 13.15-15.00 PM in Lecture Hall HUM.D.220 – Hjortronlandet <h3>More Burman Lectures</h3><a href="/link/58d2d45fd35645b891c02fa2b6d0e554.aspx">Lecture 2: TBA</a> Wednesday 20 May at 13.15-15.00 PM in Lecture Hall HUM.D.220 – Hjortronlandet<a href="/link/5bf4813c24804a9ea4ca1b0356b24454.aspx">Lecture 3: TBA</a> Thursday 21 May at 13.15-15.00 PM in Lecture Hall HUM.D.220 – HjortronlandetAll interested are welcome to these lectures.<a style="font-size: 14px;" href="/link/d90150ed5b014eaa8616094448fa9953.aspx">Learn more about the Burman Lectures</a><a href="https://philosophy.rutgers.edu/people/regular-faculty/regular-faculty-profile/182-regular-faculty-full-time/1313-sartorio-carolina" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more about Carolina Sartorio</a> Lecture Hall HUM.D.220 – Hjortronlandet, Humanities Building, Umeå UniversityLecture/en/events/burman-lectures-2026-1_12159972/2026-05-19T13:15:00+02:002026-05-19T15:00:00+02:00/en/events/medchem-seminar-andre-mateus_12156581/Medchem Seminar Series - André MateusTitle: TBATue, 19 May 2026 15:15:00 +0200Speaker: <h3>André Mateus</h3>Department of Chemistry, Umeå UniversityTitle: <h3>TBA</h3> More information about the MedChem Seminar Series and the schedule is <a href="/link/8a7f664146514a36a73f92cd1e776f8b.aspx?epslanguage=en">here</a>.  KB.E3.01 (Lilla hörsalen), KBCSeminar/en/events/medchem-seminar-andre-mateus_12156581/2026-05-19T15:15:00+02:002026-05-19T16:00:00+02:00/en/events/icelab-lunch-pitch-verena-kohler-kelly-swarts-and-par-bystrom_12165707/IceLab Lunch Pitch: Verena Kohler, Kelly Swarts and Pär ByströmThe Integrated Science Lab invites you to meet, and explore collaboration opportunities with Verena Kohler Kelly Swarts and Pär Byström.Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200The Integrated Science Lab invites you to join the conversation at a Lunch Pitch. More information about what Verena Kohler, Kelly Swarts and Pär Byström will pitch about will be available soon.  <h2>Join the conversation - everyone is welcome!</h2>To encourage cross pollination of ideas between researchers from different disciplines, IceLab hosts interdisciplinary research lunches with the vision of allowing ideas to meet and mate. During the Lunch Pitch Season, the creative lunches take place at KBC (Glasburen) on a Wednesday.<h3>Registration</h3>Register to come to the pitch and reserve your lunch by Monday, 18 May at 10am.IceLab Lunch Pitch registration will open two weeks before the event.  Note! The default lunch option is a vegetarian falafel sandwich. You can choose an alternative lunch in a separate form that will be emailed to you once you have registered.  <h2>Who is pitching about what?</h2><h3> Pitch 1: Verena Kohler, Assistant professor at Department of Molecular Biology</h3>Information about Verena's pitch is coming soon<h3>Pitch 2: Kelly Swarts, Assistant professor and DDLS fellow at Umeå Plant Science Centre, SLU</h3>Information about Kelly's pitch is coming soon<h3>Pitch 3: Pär Byström, Professor, Department of Ecology, Environment and Geoscience</h3>Information about Pär's pitch is coming soon<h2>Where is it?</h2> KBC Glasburen, near the KBC café. Find your way to the venue (<a href="https://link.mazemap.com/9dsf42gT">mazemap link</a>) IceLab Lunch Pitches are made possible through funding from KBC for the venue and from Stress Response Modeling at IceLab for their coordination and lunches. KBC GlasburenSeminar/en/events/icelab-lunch-pitch-verena-kohler-kelly-swarts-and-par-bystrom_12165707/2026-05-20T12:00:00+02:002026-05-20T13:00:00+02:00/en/events/burman-lectures-2026-2_12159979/The Burman Lectures 2026(2)Welcome to this years Burman lectures in philosophy with Carolina Sartorio, Rutgers. Lecture 2.Wed, 20 May 2026 13:15:00 +0200The Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies invites you to the annual Burman lectures in philosophy. This years invited lecturer is Carolina Sartorio, Rutgers University. She will give three open lectures over three days. <h3>Lecture 2: TBA</h3>Wednesday 20 May at 13.15-15.00 PM in Lecture Hall HUM.D.220 – Hjortronlandet<h3>More Burman Lectures</h3><a href="/link/2a06351aaae04423a7282baa23becc46.aspx">Lecture 1: TBA</a> Tuesday 19 May at 13.15-15.00 PM in Lecture Hall HUM.D.220 – Hjortronlandet<a href="/link/5bf4813c24804a9ea4ca1b0356b24454.aspx">Lecture 3: TBA</a> Thursday 21 May at 13.15-15.00 PM in Lecture Hall HUM.D.220 – HjortronlandetAll interested are welcome to these lectures.<a style="font-size: 14px;" href="/link/d90150ed5b014eaa8616094448fa9953.aspx">Learn more about the Burman Lectures</a><a href="https://philosophy.rutgers.edu/people/regular-faculty/regular-faculty-profile/182-regular-faculty-full-time/1313-sartorio-carolina" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more about Carolina Sartorio</a> Umeå University, Humanities Building, Lecture Hall HUM.D.220 – HjortronlandetLecture/en/events/burman-lectures-2026-2_12159979/2026-05-20T13:15:00+02:002026-05-20T15:00:00+02:00/en/events/ec2u-science-contest-2026_12164636/EC2U Science Contest 2026The EC2U Science Contest 2026 takes place May 20 in Turku, Finland, featuring teams from Jena, Turku, and Umeå. The event will be streamed live.Wed, 20 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200On 20 May 2026, the EC2U Science Contest will take place as part of the EC2U Forum in Turku (Finland). This time, students from Friedrich Schiller University Jena (Germany), the University Turku, and Umeå University will be competing against each other.<h3>How does a science contest like this work?</h3>The EC2U Science Contest is a fast‑paced, entertaining event where multidisciplinary teams of researchers are given the same question and just a few minutes to agree on an answer before presenting it to the audience. The questions are submitted in advance by the public and can address scientific, societal or ethical issues, as well as curious “what if?” scenarios.Both the audience and an international jury award points based on clarity, logic, creativity and entertainment value. The event is held in English and will be broadcast online, allowing participation beyond Turku.The <a title="EC2U Science Battle 2021" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcrcaXf5aaQ">Science Battle 2021</a> is available to watch on YouTube in its entirety, as well as in a <a title="EC2U Science Battle 2021 Best of Version" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0boF5S2qj4">best-of version</a>. Recordings of the <a title="EC2U Science Contest 2022-2025" href="https://www.youtube.com/live/DaUZB7-F3Zs">EC2U Science Battle/Contest 2022–2025</a> are also available on YouTube. <h3>From big challenges to everyday curiosity</h3>In previous Science Contests, audience questions have included:<ul><li>Why are planets round, but the solar system flat?</li><li>Is it ethically better to eat insects than meat?</li><li>How many balloons would it take to lift an 80‑kg person into the air?</li><li>Could we change our genes to prevent disease – and should we?</li><li>How can the lack of oxygen in the Baltic Sea be controlled?</li></ul>The EC2U Science Contest 2026 will be <a title="Live stream of EC2U Science Contest 2026" href="https://www.youtube.com/@ec2ualliance/streams">streamed live on Youtube</a> at 15.00 CET on 20 May.University of Turku, Finland (broadcast live on Youtube)Other/en/events/ec2u-science-contest-2026_12164636/2026-05-20T15:00:00+02:002026-05-20T17:00:00+02:00/en/events/beyond-calls--may2026_12156258/Beyond Calls – May2026Welcome to the Beyond Calls group meeting for researchers.Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200Welcome to Beyond Calls! This is a recurring group meeting for researchers at Umeå University who want to strengthen their understanding of what makes funding applications successful. Learn what really works directly from fellow researchers and guest funders. Bring your questions, share your experience and connect with colleagues who want to sharpen their proposals and build strong networks for future calls.At each meeting, researchers share practical insights and personal experiences about what makes a proposal stand out. Get insight in the unwritten rules and clever strategies rarely found in the official call texts.More information will come!<h3>Speakers</h3>More information will come.<h3>Registration</h3><a href="https://forms.office.com/e/bUdp9mb3Sd">Registration form</a> Please register for a light lunch sandwich.<h2>Upcoming Beyond Calls meetings</h2>This is a meeting series that takes place once a month. Take a look at the other scheduled meetings here.No further planned meetings yetMustang Sally (AWL)Group meeting/en/events/beyond-calls--may2026_12156258/2026-05-21T12:00:00+02:002026-05-21T13:00:00+02:00/en/events/helena-alexanderson_12165296/Research seminar in archaeology: Helena AlexandersonThe Research Seminar Series in Archaeology and Environmental Archaeology gives a seminar with Helena Alexanderson, Lund University.Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200The Research Seminar Series in Archaeology and Environmental archaeology invites you to a seminar with Helena Alexanderson, Lund University. "What can luminescence do for you? Experiences of luminescence dating at Swedish archaeological sites".<a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fportal.research.lu.se%2Fen%2Fpersons%2Fhelena-alexanderson%2F&data=05%7C02%7Csandra.olsson%40ͯ��Ƶ%7C6fb9557997934c0e082f08de75196b83%7C5a4ba6f9f5314f329467398f19e69de4%7C0%7C0%7C639076949200615703%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vDVZcemJ28jqKXQBQA4VcettAB47VnQk7itQtRHIhbs%3D&reserved=0">Learn more about Helena Alexanderson</a><h3>Abstract</h3>Luminescence dating encompasses a set of techniques that can be applied to materials that contain the minerals quartz or feldspar, and it covers an age range from around 10 years to more than 500 000 years. Among the more common varieties are thermoluminescence (TL), mainly applied to pottery and other fired materials; optically stimulated luminescence (OSL), more often applied to sediment; and luminescence profiling (POSL), a relative dating tool. Apart from some older TL dating, luminescence has not been used very much in Swedish archaeological contexts. However, at the Lund Luminescence Laboratory (LLL) we have during the last few years worked together with archaeologists to explore applications of luminescence in different settings and the number of archaeological luminescence ages is increasing.In this talk, I’ll give a brief overview of how the method works and then move on to a series of archaeological case studies, based on research at the LLL. The dated settings include, for example, road tracks, cairns, floors, ovens and hearths, wall remains and sand-covered cultural layers with a time span from the Neolithic to Medieval and historic times. The aim is to show what the technique can and cannot do in practice, and to offer a sense of what luminescence can contribute to research questions about, for example, construction histories, site use, and broader landscape development.<h3>About the seminar series</h3>The Research Seminar Series in Archaeology and Environmental Archaeology presents and discusses current research in archaeology and environmental archaeology. <a title="The research seminar series in archaeology" href="/link/e38d28f9751a4256b488b852295b3b27.aspx">See more upcoming seminars in the series</a>HUM.H.119Seminar/en/events/helena-alexanderson_12165296/2026-05-21T13:00:00+02:002026-05-21T15:00:00+02:00/en/events/avatars-and-conversational-ai--opportunity-discovery-workshop_12166848/Avatars and Conversational AI – Opportunity discovery workshopWorkshop on avatar and conversational AIThu, 21 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200Humlab together with WARA Media & Language, part of the WASP research program, welcomes researchers, instructors, and graduate students at Umeå University to explore research opportunities around avatars and conversational AI. The workshop will include a demonstration of an experimental avatar framework, opportunities to test and interact with the avatar, and time to discuss potential research projects that make use of the technology.This is relevant for anyone interested in AI ethics, cognitive science, educational innovation, or immersive media. Registration (external link) <a href="https://en-gb.eu.invajo.com/event/waramediaandlanguagetogetherwithhumlab/avatarsandconversationalaiopportunitydiscoveryworkshop">https://en-gb.eu.invajo.com/event/waramediaandlanguagetogetherwithhumlab/avatarsandconversationalaiopportunitydiscoveryworkshop</a>   HumlabWorkshop/en/events/avatars-and-conversational-ai--opportunity-discovery-workshop_12166848/2026-05-21T13:00:00+02:002026-05-21T15:00:00+02:00/en/events/burman-lectures-2026-3_12159984/The Burman Lectures 2026(3)Welcome to this years Burman lectures in philosophy with Carolina Sartorio, Rutgers. Lecture 3.Thu, 21 May 2026 13:15:00 +0200The Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies invites you to the annual Burman lectures in philosophy. This years invited lecturer is Carolina Sartorio, Rutgers University. She will give three open lectures over three days.<h3>Lecture 3: TBA</h3>Thursday 21 May at 13.15-15.00 PM in Lecture Hall HUM.D.220 – Hjortronlandet<h3>More Burman Lectures</h3><a href="/link/2a06351aaae04423a7282baa23becc46.aspx">Lecture 1: TBA</a> Tuesday 19 May at 13.15-15.00 PM in Lecture Hall HUM.D.220 – Hjortronlandet<a href="/link/58d2d45fd35645b891c02fa2b6d0e554.aspx">Lecture 2: TBA</a> Wednesday 20 May at 13.15-15.00 PM in Lecture Hall HUM.D.220 – HjortronlandetAll interested are welcome to these lectures.<a style="font-size: 14px;" href="/link/d90150ed5b014eaa8616094448fa9953.aspx">Learn more about the Burman Lectures</a><a href="https://philosophy.rutgers.edu/people/regular-faculty/regular-faculty-profile/182-regular-faculty-full-time/1313-sartorio-carolina" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more about Carolina Sartorio</a> Umeå University, Humanities Building, Lecture Hall HUM.D.220 – HjortronlandetLecture/en/events/burman-lectures-2026-3_12159984/2026-05-21T13:15:00+02:002026-05-21T15:00:00+02:00/en/events/breakfast---a-food-and-meal-summit2605_12146817/Breakfast - a food and meal summitWelcome to Breakfast – a seminar where discussions about food, meals and opportunities for collaboration are at the centre.Fri, 22 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200<h3>Are you hungry for conversations about food and meals?</h3>Welcome to Breakfast – a seminar where discussions about food, meals and opportunities for collaboration are at the centre.Guest: Várdduo, Christina Storm Mienna & Kristina Sehlin MacneilTheme: Decolonial perspectives in Indigenous research and introduction to VárdduoDo you want to participate? Everyone who is interested in the theme are welcome, but remember to <a href="https://forms.office.com/e/7apznfMYag">register via this link</a> so that we know how many people will show up.Breakfast is served from 07.45 and we start presentations and talks at 08.00. Read more about our <a href="/link/a5f6972605444aca9d45556b7ee6c3c4.aspx">breakfast seminars here</a>.If you are interested in telling us about your business and the issues that are important to you, or if you have tips on someone we should invite, please contact Björn Norén: <a href="mailto:bjorn.noren@ͯ��Ƶ">bjorn.noren@ͯ��Ƶ</a>.Teacher Education Building, Floor 3Seminar/en/events/breakfast---a-food-and-meal-summit2605_12146817/2026-05-22T08:00:00+02:002026-05-22T09:00:00+02:00/en/events/helene-rietz--medicine_12160100/Helene Rietz – MedicineHypertension in the young – prevalence, risk factors and prognosis.Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200Helene Rietz, Department of public health and clinical medicine, defends her doctoral thesis Hypertension in the young – prevalence, risk factors and prognosis.External reviewer: Docent Daniel Gordin, Minerva Foundation Institute for Medical Research, Department of Nephrology, Helsinki University Hospital, FinlandPrinicipal supervisor: Mattias Brunström.The defense will be held in Swedish.<a href="https://umu.zoom.us/j/62878331943">Follow via Zoom</a> (code 112233) Triple Helix, University Mgt BuildingDefence of doctoral thesis/en/events/helene-rietz--medicine_12160100/2026-05-22T09:00:00+02:002026-05-22T13:00:00+02:00/en/events/spring-graduation-ceremony-2026_12165270/The Spring Graduation CeremonyWelcome to the Spring Graduation Ceremony and the inauguration of our new Vice-Chancellor.Sat, 23 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200Welcome to the Spring Graduation Ceremony celebrating the University’s jubilee doctors and new doctors. Umeå University’s academic ceremonies stem from Medieval European academic institutions. The Spring Graduation is one of two academic ceremonies and takes place one day in May each year.The Spring Graduation Ceremony celebrates the University’s jubilee doctors and new doctors through rituals in Latin or Swedish and with symbols of academic freedom. The Ceremony is open to the public. The audience must be seated by 15:50.The Spring Graduation Ceremony starts at 16:00 with a procession of guests of honour into the auditorium. On stage, they receive their doctoral insignia from the conferrer. The ceremony takes about 2 hours.<a title="Graduation Ceremony." href="/link/0095eccd043c4a68a9b79515cc108510.aspx">Read more about the details of the Spring Graduation Ceremony</a>.You can also watch the Spring Graduation Ceremony online. It is broadcast on <a title="Live broadcast." href="http://ͯ��Ƶ/live">ͯ��Ƶ/live</a>Please note: Umeå University photographs and films/live video streams the ceremony to use in their communication. Contact the Communications Office at <a href="mailto:komm@ͯ��Ƶ">komm@ͯ��Ƶ</a> or talk to the staff if you have any objection to appearing in such images.<a href="/link/0b4fa49c65a04f54b4ba10e5a906df44.aspx">Learn more about the Spring Graduation</a>Aula NordicaOther/en/events/spring-graduation-ceremony-2026_12165270/2026-05-23T16:00:00+02:002026-05-23T18:00:00+02:00/en/events/untangling-the-secrets-of-marine-silks_12165564/Untangling the Secrets of Marine SilksHow marine amphipod silks function across Baltic salinity gradients.Tue, 26 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200Katrin Kronenberger, University of Oxford, is a biologist studying underwater silks produced by tube-building amphipods. Her research combines marine ecology, functional morphology and biomaterial science to understand how these proteinaceous fibres are produced, spun and how they function in aquatic environments. Marine amphipod silk is a natural structural biopolymer combining aspects of barnacle cement adhesion with elements of spider silk spinning.Katrin's project at UMF examines how these silks function across Baltic salinity gradients and what this reveal about environmental adaptation and the potential for biomimetic wet adhesives.Umeå Marine Sciences Centre, NorrbynSeminar/en/events/untangling-the-secrets-of-marine-silks_12165564/2026-05-26T14:00:00+02:002026-05-26T15:30:00+02:00/en/events/understanding-the-swedish-labour-market-_12158570/Understanding the Swedish labour market Do you consider pursuing a career in Sweden and wish to gain insights on the Swedish labour market? If yes, join us for this webinar.Tue, 26 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200Do you consider pursuing a career in Sweden and wish to gain insights on the Swedish labour market? If yes, join us for this webinar as you will get an overview of:<ul><li>The main sectors, which ones have shortages or surpluses, the role of employers’ organisations and trade unions, labour law</li><li>The working conditions, including contracts, salary, working hours, social codes at work</li><li>What you should consider when looking for work, how to find employers and vacancies, how to approach employers. Application and documents</li><li>The Swedish unemployment insurance system. Possibility to apply for financial support through Targeted Mobility Scheme for citizens from EU, Norway and Iceland when offered a job contract in another EU country, TMS for jobseekers - Arbetsförmedlingen .</li></ul>Please note: We kindly inform participants that questions regarding residence permits or migration matters cannot be addressed during the session.Date: 26 May Time: 2 PM-3.30 PM Location: Online via Microsoft Teams (a link will be sent to registered participants a few days before the event)Register here: <a title="Understanding the Swedish labour market 26 May " href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fe%2FJRDWvXp23r&data=05%7C02%7Cjannike.hurenkamp%40ͯ��Ƶ%7Caf3baead7d554dae2ba408de5d8aa3de%7C5a4ba6f9f5314f329467398f19e69de4%7C0%7C0%7C639051047236024631%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ij3iynJs5V2DMxe3tpip4XeSI4QBbJ3qV3TIIF5w8uI%3D&reserved=0">Understanding the Swedish labour market 26 May</a>This webinar is hosted by Umeå University in collaboration with EURES. University of Umeå is one of several EURAXESS Centres in Sweden.  EURAXESS is a pan-European initiative aimed at promoting career development for researchers, stimulating research mobility within the EU, attracting researchers outside the EU, informing researchers about their rights and making vacant research posts visible in Europe   <a title="www.euraxess.se" href="http://www.euraxess.se">www.euraxess.se</a>TeamsSeminar/en/events/understanding-the-swedish-labour-market-_12158570/2026-05-26T14:00:00+02:002026-05-26T15:30:00+02:00/en/events/michael-dimitriou_12151452/Umeå Cognitive Science Seminar: Michael DimitriouThe Umeå Cognitive Science Seminar invites you to a seminar with Michael Dimitriou, Umeå University.Tue, 26 May 2026 15:15:00 +0200The Umeå Cognitive Science Seminar invites you to a a seminar with Michael Dimitriou, associate professor at the Department of Medical and Translational Biology. Seminar title will be presented here shortly.All interested are welcome to attend this seminar.<h3>About the seminar series</h3><a href="/link/28963cd2d1a943938b5dba8dba7d6217.aspx">Learn more about the Umeå Cognitive Science Seminar and upcoming events</a>HUM.H.119Seminar/en/events/michael-dimitriou_12151452/2026-05-26T15:15:00+02:002026-05-26T16:00:00+02:00/en/events/relationality-emotions-motivations--environmental-values_12165662/Relationality, emotions, motivations & environmental valuesWelcome to a seminar with visiting researcher Kaisa Vainio from the University of Turku. Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200Welcome to a seminar with Kaisa Vainio from the University of Turku, who is a visiting researcher at the Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies during May 2026. Kaisa will speak on the topic of "Relationality, emotions, motivations and environmental values."Kaisa Vainio is a cultural anthropologist and researcher of human–forest relations, specializing in interdisciplinary environmental studies, qualitative methods, research interviews, and sensory ethnography. Her research interests include nature-related values and emotions, the relationships of northern peoples, Arctic issues, and human–environment coexistence.<a href="https://www.utu.fi/en/people/kaisa-vainio" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read more about Kaisa Vainio</a>All interested are welcome to attend this seminar.HUM.F.134 - LingvistenSeminar/en/events/relationality-emotions-motivations--environmental-values_12165662/2026-05-27T13:00:00+02:002026-05-27T15:00:00+02:00/en/events/hannah-altehenger_12159970/The research seminar in philosophy: Hannah AltehengerThe Research Seminar Series in Philosophy invites you to a seminar with Hannah Altehenger.Wed, 27 May 2026 13:15:00 +0200The Research Seminar Series in Philosophy invites you to a seminar with Hannah Altehenger. The seminar title will be presented here shortly.<h2>About the seminar series</h2>This seminar is intended primarily for presentations of PhD work and other research in philosophy conducted at the Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies. Guest lectures sometimes take place in the seminar as well. The seminars are given in English and all interested are welcome to attend these events. <a href="/link/c39c3aa808c341fbb6e20b226145c3cc.aspx">Learn more about the seminar series in Philosophy and upcoming events</a>HUM.H.119Seminar/en/events/hannah-altehenger_12159970/2026-05-27T13:15:00+02:002026-05-27T15:00:00+02:00/en/events/graduation-ceremony-2026_12155042/Graduation Ceremony 2026 for International Master's ProgrammesOn Wednesday 27 May, Umeå University will hold a ceremony to honour graduating students of International Master's Programmes. Wed, 27 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200The ceremony is for students of all International Master’s Programmes at Umeå University expected to graduate this spring.The ceremony is held in Aula Nordica on Campus Umeå and is only open to graduating students and invited guests.The cermony will be broadcast live on <a href="http://www.ͯ��Ƶ/live">www.ͯ��Ƶ/live</a>More information is available on the <a href="/link/a911a07be0514a0d90cb0170318d2746.aspx">Graduation Ceremony webpage.</a> Aula NordicaOther/en/events/graduation-ceremony-2026_12155042/2026-05-27T15:00:00+02:002026-05-27T17:00:00+02:00/en/events/intersecting-inequalities_12153295/Intersecting inequalitiesWelcome to a CEDAR seminar with Fardosa Green, Department of Sociology and CEDAR. Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200Welcome to a CEDAR seminar with Fardosa Green, Department of Sociology and CEDAR. Intersecting inequalities: mens' involvement in unpaid labour over time and across countries All interested are welcome to participate in CEDAR seminars. The seminars are held on floor 4 NBET and online via Zoom. If you wish to participate via zoom contact Mojgan Padyab.Fatmomakke floor 4 NBET / ZoomSeminar/en/events/intersecting-inequalities_12153295/2026-05-28T13:00:00+02:002026-05-28T14:00:00+02:00/en/events/rebecka-renklint---medical-science_12161316/Rebecka Renklint – Medical scienceType 2 diabetes: From insulin dynamics to eHealth – new pathways for early diagnosis and treatment.Fri, 29 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200Rebecka Renklint, Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, defends her doctoral thesis titled  "Type 2 diabetes: From insulin dynamics to eHealth – new pathways for early diagnosis and treatment".External reviewer: Professor Bledar Daka, School of Public Health and Community Medicine.Principal supervisor: Julia OttenThe defense will be held in Swedish.<a href="https://umu.zoom.us/j/62878331943">Follow via Zoom</a> (passcode 112233)Bergasalen, Norrland University HospitalDefence of doctoral thesis/en/events/rebecka-renklint---medical-science_12161316/2026-05-29T09:00:00+02:002026-05-29T12:00:00+02:00/en/events/humlan-majuri_12162384/The research seminar in history and history of ideas: Humlan MajuriThe Research seminar series in history and history of ideas invites you to a seminar with Humlan Majuri.Fri, 29 May 2026 10:15:00 +0200The Research seminar series in history and history of ideas invites you to a seminar with Humlan Majuri, chapter draft. The text will be distributed well in advance of the seminar. <h3>About the Seminar Series</h3>The Research Seminar Series in History and History of Ideas is primarily intended as a forum for discussing dissertation sections and other research in history and history of ideas, at the Department of Historical, Philisophical and Religious Studies.<a href="/link/7101c38db13544b4a7b95b6f31000959.aspx">See more upcoming seminars in the series</a>HUM.H.119 Seminar/en/events/humlan-majuri_12162384/2026-05-29T10:15:00+02:002026-05-29T12:00:00+02:00/en/events/philip-semren-theoretical-physics_12167305/Philip Semrén, Theoretical PhysicsFrom Quantum to Classical: Novel Methods for Particle Production and Cosmological Perturbations.Fri, 29 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200From Quantum to Classical: Novel Methods for Particle Production and Cosmological Perturbations.Supervisor: Gert Brodin.NAT.D.440.Defence of doctoral thesis/en/events/philip-semren-theoretical-physics_12167305/2026-05-29T13:00:00+02:002026-05-29T17:00:00+02:00/en/events/ssibs-seminar-william-schafer_12162759/SSIBS seminar: William SchaferWilliam Schafer, KU Leuven, Belgium, lectures withn the frame of Integrated Biomedical Sciences.Fri, 29 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200<h2>TBA</h2>Speaker: William Schafer, KU Leuven, BelgiumHost: Changchun Chen, Department of Molecular BiologyVenue: Major Groove, Umeå University Hospital<h2>About the lecture:</h2>Information coming soon<a href="https://bio.kuleuven.be/faculty/00128709" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://bio.kuleuven.be/faculty/00128709</a> Major groove, Umeå University HospitalSeminar/en/events/ssibs-seminar-william-schafer_12162759/2026-05-29T14:00:00+02:002026-05-29T15:00:00+02:00/en/events/kom-workshop-information-or-exformation_12108750/KOM-Workshop: Information or ExformationHow can we ensure that when we give students instructions in what we think is a clear and effective way, it is actually understood as it was meant?Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0200This workshop are linked to the course <a href="/link/2e6f551abad24d6a9e608ab46be88531.aspx">Communication for Learning (KOM),</a> but are open for anyone to participate in, even if you are not taking the course.<h2>Information or Exformation – instructional communication</h2>How can we ensure that when we give students instructions in what we think is a clear and effective way, it is actually understood as it was meant? The problem with instructions is rarely a lack of information — more often, it is the opposite. When overloaded, students struggle to identify what is important.By analysing your own course communication using established frameworks, you will gain insights into how to reduce cognitive overload and structure instructions in a way that helps students focus and plan. The goal is for you to leave the workshop with concrete strategies to improve your course instructions — thereby increasing clarity in both communication and learning.<a href="/link/abd4998933244c88b7c65c13a30f8109.aspx">Read more and register here</a>Läraren, UPLCourse/en/events/kom-workshop-information-or-exformation_12108750/2026-06-03T08:30:00+02:002026-06-03T12:00:00+02:00/en/events/nils-franzen_12159971/The research seminar in philosophy: Nils FranzénThe Research Seminar Series in Philosophy invites you to a seminar with Nils Franzén.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:15:00 +0200The Research Seminar Series in Philosophy invites you to a seminar with Nils Franzén. The seminar title will be presented here shortly.<h2>About the seminar series</h2>This seminar is intended primarily for presentations of PhD work and other research in philosophy conducted at the Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies. Guest lectures sometimes take place in the seminar as well. The seminars are given in English and all interested are welcome to attend these events. <a href="/link/c39c3aa808c341fbb6e20b226145c3cc.aspx">Learn more about the seminar series in Philosophy and upcoming events</a>HUM.H.119Seminar/en/events/nils-franzen_12159971/2026-06-03T13:15:00+02:002026-06-03T15:00:00+02:00/en/events/johan-dahlberg---dermatology-and-venereology_12164277/Johan Dahlberg - Dermatology and venereologyLipoedema – Lived experiences, funktional performance, and psychological well-being in affected women.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200Johan Dahlberg, Department of public health and clinical medicine, defends his doctoral thesis Lipoedema – Lived experiences, funktional performance, and psychological well-being in affected women.External reviewer: Docent Malin Olsson, Department of Health Sciences, Marie Cederschiöld University College, Stockholm.Prinicipal supervisor: Alexander Shayesteh.The defense will be held in Swedish.<a href="https://umu.zoom.us/j/62878331943" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Follow via Zoom</a> (code 112233)Room A, Building 1D, floor 9. Norrland University HospitalDefence of doctoral thesis/en/events/johan-dahlberg---dermatology-and-venereology_12164277/2026-06-04T09:00:00+02:002026-06-04T13:00:00+02:00/en/events/usbe-graduation-ceremony-2026_12159909/USBE Graduation Ceremony 2026On Thursday, June 4, Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE) will hold a ceremony to honor graduating students.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200Invitations will be sent out at the end of March 2026 to students who are expected to graduate.Each participating student will be offered at least 2 guest tickets. These tickets are intended for family, relatives, and friends who wish to attend the ceremony. An additional release of guest tickets may take place in May.Aula Nordica, Umeå University CampusOther/en/events/usbe-graduation-ceremony-2026_12159909/2026-06-04T16:30:00+02:002026-06-04T18:30:00+02:00/en/events/count-me-in---a-baltic-sea-macrovegetation-database_12165729/Count me in - A Baltic Sea macrovegetation databaseA seminar with Nefeli Kechrinioti on how to predict future ecosystem services.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200Nefeli Kechrinioti is an Early Career Researcher from the University of Athens visiting UMF as part of the ERASMUS program.In her project, she is creating an extensive database of Baltic Sea marovegetation with the aim to analyse the past and present spatial and temporal biogeography of keystone species and predict future changes.Umeå Marine Sciences CentreSeminar/en/events/count-me-in---a-baltic-sea-macrovegetation-database_12165729/2026-06-08T14:00:00+02:002026-06-08T15:30:00+02:00/en/events/eurau-26-symposium-latitudes_12139443/EURAU 26 Symposium: LatitudesUmeå School of Architecture welcomes educators, researchers and practitioner to the EURAU 26 Symposium on the theme LATITUDES. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200Umeå School of Architecture welcomes educators, researchers and practitioner to contribute to the EURAU 26 Symposium on the theme LATITUDES. Situated reflections on architectural research. Research in Architecture can be conceived as a situated practice, linking to tradition of studies, cultures, climatic and contextual conditions. LATITUDES aims at investigating the field of architecture as a research discipline across cultures, territories and places.Emphasizing the importance of understanding architectural research as a practice situated across multiple contexts, disciplines, and cultural viewpoints and by acknowledging these relational frameworks, LATITUDES encourages researchers with an approach rigorous in measurement yet attentive to the diversity of perspectives that shape the world we inhabit.EURAU European Research on Architecture and Urbanism is a network of schools and researchers in the field, which meets biannually in a symposium to share their investigations.EURAU's main concern is to establish a platform of debate and discussion of contemporary discourses in Architecture and Urbanism. The 2026 conference will be held at Umeå School of Architecture and has the aim to collect reflections and experiences to promote an active engagement of the universities involved to investigate future possibilities of our field of study.The call for paper and a deeper understanding of the theme will be shared soon on <a href="/link/062c039730ea4def9422829c56012e84.aspx">Umeå School of Architecture's website</a>.Umeå School of ArchitectureSymposium/en/events/eurau-26-symposium-latitudes_12139443/2026-06-10T15:00:00+02:002026-06-12T19:00:00+02:00/en/events/ssibs-seminar-matan-oren_12162768/SSIBS seminar: Matan OrenMatan Oren, Ariel University in Israel, lectures within the frame of Integrated Biomedical Science Seminars.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200<h2>What can sea urchins teach us about immune gene diversification and the evolution of combinatorial immunity?</h2>Speaker: Matan Oren, Ariel university, IsraelHost: Iryna Yakovenko, Department of molecular BiologyVenue: Major Groove, Umeå University Hospital <h2>About the lecture:</h2>The emergence of immune receptor diversity marks a pivotal transition in the evolution of animal immunity. While jawed vertebrates generate adaptive immune diversity through RAG-mediated V(D)J recombination, invertebrates lack classical adaptive immunity yet exhibit unexpectedly sophisticated mechanisms for immune specificity. This seminar draws on evidence from sea urchin models to explore alternative evolutionary and functional pathways to immune diversification.Sea urchins possess a unique immune effector arm based on the Transformer (Trf) gene family, which generates exceptional molecular diversity and mediates pathogen-specific immune responses. Trf genes encode intrinsically disordered proteins with extensive variation in sequence, structure, and expression, enabling highly tailored immune responses despite the absence of canonical adaptive immunity. Although structurally distinct from vertebrate antibodies, Trf-mediated immunity shares key conceptual parallels with adaptive immune systems, including diversification mechanisms, restricted cellular expression, and functional specificity. Remarkedly, single-cell analyses reveal that individual coelomocytes express a single Trf transcript and undergo somatic gene diversification through deletions, duplications, and point mutations, generating cell-specific immune repertoires within a single organism.Although the molecular drivers of the Trf combinatorial immune strategy remain unresolved, we have identified recombination activating gene-like (RAGL) homologues in sea urchins that may function as nucleases and potentially contribute to somatic immune gene diversification. Together, these findings position sea urchins as a powerful model for understanding how immune specificity and diversity can emerge independently of vertebrate adaptive immunity.<a href="https://campuscore.ariel.ac.il/wp/molecular_ecology/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://campuscore.ariel.ac.il/wp/molecular_ecology/</a>Major Groove, Umeå University HospitalSeminar/en/events/ssibs-seminar-matan-oren_12162768/2026-06-12T14:00:00+02:002026-06-12T15:00:00+02:00/en/events/arctic-security-forum_12166931/Arctic Security ForumArctic Security Forum in Oulu gathers key actors to address pressing Arctic security challenges and foster new collaborations.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200Arctic Security Forum 2026 brings together leading experts, policymakers, industry representatives and researchers to address some of the most pressing security challenges in the Arctic today. The forum will take place in Oulu on 16–17 June and offers a unique platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange and collaboration across sectors.The programme focuses on three key themes: total defence, transportation, and preparedness in the North. In addition to keynote presentations from high-level speakers, participants will engage in co-creation workshops designed to foster new partnerships, projects and concrete initiatives.The event is particularly relevant for researchers, public authorities, industry actors and others working with Arctic issues, security policy, infrastructure and regional development. It is also of interest to anyone seeking to better understand the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape in the Arctic and its implications for society.By participating, you gain insights into current challenges and opportunities in the Arctic, while also contributing to shaping future collaborations and solutions.More information and registration on the <a href="https://www.oulu.fi/en/events/arctic-security-forum">Arctic Security Forum event page</a>.Oulu, Finland.Conference/en/events/arctic-security-forum_12166931/2026-06-16T00:00:00+02:002026-06-17T00:00:00+02:00/en/events/save-the-date-ufbi-25-years-anniversary-_12142163/Save-the-date: UFBI 25 years anniversary Umeå center for Functional Brain Imaging (UFBI) 25 years anniversary on June 16-17 2026. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200UFBI will celebrate its 25th Anniversary with a Silver Jubilee Symposium on Tuesday–Wednesday, June 16–17, 2026 at Elite Hotel Mimer in Umeå. For a quarter century, our community of PIs, researchers, collaborators, and students has advanced the understanding of the human brain through cutting-edge imaging and interdisciplinary work.The symposium will feature talks by invited international and national experts, interactive sessions and discussions, poster presentations, networking opportunities, and plenty of Swedish fika. The symposia is free of charge, registration is required. For more information and registration, see <a href="/link/0fea1210928846af8eeed2f6021ea7d4.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UFBI 25 year anniversary symposium</a>Elite Hotel Mimer, Kungsgatan 75Symposium/en/events/save-the-date-ufbi-25-years-anniversary-_12142163/2026-06-16T09:00:00+02:002026-06-17T17:00:00+02:00/en/events/salc10_12146869/SALC10Welcome to the 10th International Conference of the Scandinavian Association for Language and Cognition (SALC10). Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200Welcome to the 10th International Conference of the Scandinavian Association for Language and Cognition (SALC10). The general theme of the conference is Language, Cognition, and Learning.The deadline for papers was 30 November 2025.Read more on <a href="https://www.salc10.com/">SALC10</a>Campus UmeåConference/en/events/salc10_12146869/2026-06-23T00:00:00+02:002026-06-25T00:00:00+02:00/en/events/environmental-change-and-oyster-biofilm-recruitment-_12165618/Environmental Change and Oyster Biofilm Recruitment How stress on bacterial biofilms have consequences for the larval settlement of oysters.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200Dr Wei Xu, Texas A&M University, is focusing on how environmental change affects microbes and marine organism development.The presence of biofilm on the surfaces of the underwater substrate influences the larval settlement of many marine species, which play essential roles in coastal ecosystems.This seminar outlines the project to identify the effects of marine environmental stress on the structures of coastal bacterial biofilms and the consequences of the biofilm modification in the larval settlement of oysters, which are economically and ecologically important organisms in the Baltic Sea area.Umeå Marine Sciences Centre, NorrbynSeminar/en/events/environmental-change-and-oyster-biofilm-recruitment-_12165618/2026-08-03T14:00:00+02:002026-08-03T15:30:00+02:00/en/events/macrophyteplankton-interactions-during-marine-heatwaves-_12165632/Macrophyte–Plankton Interactions During Marine Heatwaves A mesocosm simulation on how a heatwave affects natural plankton from the Baltic SeaMon, 24 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200Tanguy Soulié is postdoc at MARBEC (MARine Biodiversity, Exploitation and Conservation).In recent decades, Baltic Sea has experienced more frequent and intense marine heatwaves — periods of extreme warming with major impacts on marine ecosystems, particularly plankton communities and their role in biogeochemical cycles. While effects on plankton food webs have been studied, little is known about the interplay between benthic macrophytes and plankton in shaping coastal responses to such events.In this seminar, Tanguy Soulié showcases the mesocosm experiment at the Umeå Marine Sciences Centre that simulates the effect of a heatwave on natural plankton and macrophyte communities.Umeå Marine Sciences Centre, NorrbynSeminar/en/events/macrophyteplankton-interactions-during-marine-heatwaves-_12165632/2026-08-24T14:00:00+02:002026-08-24T15:30:00+02:00/en/events/student-welcome-fair-2026_12165344/Student Welcome Fair 2026Are one of our new students? Visit the Student Welcome Fair to learn what our university and Umeå can offer for a good start to your studies.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200During the second week of the autumn semester, we invite all our new students to a welcome fair. At the fair, you can meet a large number of exhibitors from Umeå University, the student unions, Umeå municipality, companies and associations. They will help you find what you need to optimise your time at Umeå University.The fair is positioned in the middle of Campus Umeå, in the Universum Building and outdoors on the Campus Square. Welcome!<a title="Student Welcome Fair 2025" href="/en/student/new-students/student-welcome-fair/">More information about the Student Welcome Fair</a>Lindell HallOther/en/events/student-welcome-fair-2026_12165344/2026-09-10T10:00:00+02:002026-09-10T15:00:00+02:00/en/events/interaction-between-microplastics-and-hg-in-a-benthic-microcosm_12165637/Interaction between Microplastics and Hg in a benthic microcosmHow Microplastics and Mercury affect benthic ecosystems: experiments with bivalves and Mercury-resistant microbesMon, 14 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200Inês Pereira is a researcher from Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, NOVA University of Lisbon. She will present a project that aims to investigate the ecotoxicological impacts of Microplastic-Mercury interactions on benthic ecosystems through microcosm in vivo exposures of bivalves in the presence of Mercury-resistant microbial communities in the sediment. The objectives are to assess contaminant fate, Mercury speciation, toxicity biomarkers and gut microbiota.The expected outcomes are new insights on the interactions of Microplastics and Mercury, and on their toxicological and ecological impact on benthic ecosystems.Umeå Marine Sciences Centre, NorrbynSeminar/en/events/interaction-between-microplastics-and-hg-in-a-benthic-microcosm_12165637/2026-09-14T14:00:00+02:002026-09-14T15:30:00+02:00/en/events/resilience-of-kelp-forests-to-a-changing-marine-environment-_12165706/Resilience of kelp forests to a changing marine environment A mesocosm experiment fills the knowledge gap on mechanistic understanding of Swedish kelp species.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200Dan Smale is a researcher at Marine Biology Association, Plymouth.Mechanistic understanding of responses of Swedish kelp species and populations to climate change stressors is almost entirely lacking, despite the widespread distribution and socioecological importance of these species and habitats in the region.Dan Smale will talk about a project, where they use mesocosms to conduct realistic experiments on critical habitat forming kelp species, faced with increasing threats from ocean warming and concurrent local stressors. They will then compare the findings with similar experiments conducted on the same and other kelp species in other regions to examine the relative resilience of Swedish populations to rapid environmental change. The findings will guide conservation efforts, including the prioritization of management and restoration areas to preserve the optimum kelp functioning and their related ecosystem services.Umeå Marine Sciences CentreSeminar/en/events/resilience-of-kelp-forests-to-a-changing-marine-environment-_12165706/2026-09-21T14:00:00+02:002026-09-21T15:30:00+02:00/en/events/ocean-acidification--substrate-integrated-stress-resilience_12165731/Ocean Acidification & Substrate-Integrated Stress ResilienceHow to increase coralline settlement with engineered artificial substrate. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200Lorena Neira is a climate researcher and Founder & CEO at Blusink.In this seminar, she will talk about a project that aims to quantify the vulnerability of coralline algae—one of the most climate-sensitive calcifying groups—to ocean acidification and warming, and to determine whether their ability increase in numbers [RK1] improves when growing on Blusink’s engineered substrates. Knowledge that is highly relevant for climate-impact science, biogeochemistry, and the study of calcifier’s resilience in future oceans.  [RK1]Not only to cope but also to simply increase numbers and due to the calcite skeleton also the buffer capability of the substrate+corallines against acidificationUmeå Marine Sciences Centre, NorrbynSeminar/en/events/ocean-acidification--substrate-integrated-stress-resilience_12165731/2026-09-21T14:00:00+02:002026-09-21T14:30:00+02:00/en/events/fertility-and-sawmill-expansion_12163922/Fertility and sawmill expansionWelcome to a CEDAR seminar with Adrian Poignant, School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200WelcomWelcome to a CEDAR seminar with Adrian Poignant, School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg. Fertility and sawmill expansionMore information will be added later. Fatmomakke NBET floor 4 / ZoomSeminar/en/events/fertility-and-sawmill-expansion_12163922/2026-09-24T13:00:00+02:002026-09-24T14:00:00+02:00/en/events/climate-change-and-dissolution-dynamics-in-rhodolith-beds_12165724/Climate Change and Dissolution Dynamics in Rhodolith BedsThe dissolution dynamics of Rhodolith beds under various abiotic and biotic factors.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200Federica Ragazzola is a researcher at Stazione Zoologica, Genova. In this seminarm she will talk about a project that focuses on the dissolution dynamics of rhodolith beds under various abiotic and biotic factors.The long-standing assumption that organisms precipitating high-magnesium calcite are inherently more vulnerable to ocean acidification, due to the higher solubility of this polymorph relative to aragonite and calcite, demands critical re-evaluation. Emerging evidence suggests that carbonate polymorph alone is not a sufficient predictor of dissolution behavior.Umeå Marine Sciences Centre, NorrbynSeminar/en/events/climate-change-and-dissolution-dynamics-in-rhodolith-beds_12165724/2026-10-05T14:00:00+02:002026-10-05T15:30:00+02:00/en/events/how-fathers-parenting-leave-practices-reshape-workplace-norms_12165570/How fathers’ parenting leave practices reshape workplace normsWelcome to a CEDAR seminar with Satu Helske, University of Turku.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200Welcome to a CEDAR seminar with Satu Helske, University of Turku. How fathers’ parenting leave practices reshape workplace norms: Exploring adaptation processes through feedback-augmented hidden Markov models Abstract: Active father involvement strengthens father–child relationships, improves children's educational attainment, promotes gender equality, and enhances family resilience – contributing, in turn, to broader societal sustainability. Well-designed parental leave policies can support greater father involvement, yet the pace of change toward shared caregiving differs considerably both between and within countries.Workplace contexts can constrain or incentivise leave-taking through normative pressures, organisational policies, and concerns over job security or career development. Our study examines reciprocal influences: not only how workplace contexts shape fathers' choices, but also how fathers' leave-taking behaviour may reshape workplace norms. For example, when high-skilled fathers leverage their bargaining power to take leave, their actions may normalise such behaviour among peers, potentially triggering broader organisational change. The aim is to identify local tipping points where shifts in group behaviour and norms occur.And some notes from Satu about the plan for the talk: I begin the presentation with a brief introduction to selected Markovian models. I then present first results from our study, which applies a feedback-augmented non-homogeneous hidden Markov model to Finnish full-population administrative register data with employer–employee linkages. This approach allows us to quantify how previous fathers' leave choices reshape workplace contexts, thereby influencing subsequent fathers' decisions. In doing so, we map a dynamic, two-way process of adaptation between fathers and their workplaces. All interested are welcome to participate in CEDAR seminars. The seminars are held online via Zoom. If you wish to participate via zoom contact Mojgan Padyab.ZoomSeminar/en/events/how-fathers-parenting-leave-practices-reshape-workplace-norms_12165570/2026-10-08T13:00:00+02:002026-10-08T14:00:00+02:00/en/events/the-annual-celebration-lectures_12160187/The Annual Celebration LecturesDuring the morning of 17 October the honorary doctors, professors and scientific award recipients give short lectures. Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200During the morning of 17 October the honorary doctors, professors and scientific award recipients give short lectures about their research or other topics of interest.Each lecture is 20 minutes with a 10 minute pause in between. Refreshments will be served at 10.20.All lectures are open to the public.The lecture programme is published by the end of September.The Humanities building and Social Sciences buildingLecture/en/events/the-annual-celebration-lectures_12160187/2026-10-17T09:00:00+02:002026-10-17T12:00:00+02:00/en/events/the-annual-celebration-ceremony26_12160186/The Annual Celebration CeremonyAt the Annual Celebration Ceremony we celebrate new professors, honorary doctors and scientific award recipients.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200Welcome to Umeå University’s Annual Celebration!This year’s Annual Celebration Ceremony (in Swedish Årshögtiden) takes place on 17 October 2026.<h3>Saturday, 17 October</h3>The Ceremony takes place in Aula Nordica. The Ceremony includes the conferment of honorary doctors and the inauguration of new professors. Scientific award recipients are also celebrated. The Ceremony is open to the public. The audience must be seated by 16:50.The Ceremony will be live streamed on <a title="live umu" href="/live" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ͯ��Ƶ/live</a>Note: Umeå University photographs and films/live video streams the ceremony to use in their communication. Contact the Communications Office at <a href="mailto:komm@ͯ��Ƶ">komm@ͯ��Ƶ</a> or talk to the staff if you have any objection to appearing in such images.<a title="annual celebration" href="/link/8ebf794f389f474ca4a6bfe5f20419d2.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read more about the ceremony.</a>Aula NordicaOther/en/events/the-annual-celebration-ceremony26_12160186/2026-10-17T17:00:00+02:002026-10-17T19:00:00+02:00/en/events/light-and-organic-matter-effects-on-mixotrophy-in-the-baltic_12165712/Light and Organic Matter Effects on Mixotrophy in the BalticAn assessment of their roles in shaping heterotrophic microbial production strategies.Mon, 16 Nov 2026 14:00:00 +0100Isolde Puts is a researcher at University of Oslo.The Baltic Sea has received increasing inputs of coloured dissolved organic matter (cDOM) over recent decades. This material is often coloured by humic substances, and binds with nutrients and iron, reducing light penetration, and resulting in stratified areas with hypoxic (low oxygen) bottom waters.Isolde Puts till talk about how mesocosms are used to simulate stratified anoxic conditions in replicated, large-scale experiments. The controlled mesocosm setup with stratified water columns and induced anoxia allows for precise manipulation of light and organic matter availability, enabling a clear assessment of their roles in shaping heterotrophic microbial production strategies.Umeå Marine Sciences CentreSeminar/en/events/light-and-organic-matter-effects-on-mixotrophy-in-the-baltic_12165712/2026-11-16T14:00:00+01:002026-11-16T15:30:00+01:00/en/events/places-of-worship-their-cultural-and-social-significance-_12164683/Places of Worship: Their Cultural and Social Significance Interdisciplinary Symposium 18–19 November 2026 at Humlab, Umeå University, Sweden.Wed, 18 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0100Interdisciplinary Symposium 18–19 November 2026 Humlab, Umeå University, SwedenWelcome to Umeå for a symposium on places of worship throughout history. Although the primary focus is on sites associated with institutionalised religion in the Nordic countries, the workshop welcomes other cases and interpretations. The symposium seeks to explore the cultural and societal significance of places of worship from a comparative and interdisciplinary perspective. We invite contributions that examine these spaces across regions, nations, and historical periods. Deadline for abstract: 30 April.<a href="/link/4416d4499bdf4ec19356482c32c5e2ca.aspx">Click here for full call for papers </a><h3>Organisers</h3>Stefan Gelfgren, co-ordinator of the Nordic Places of Worship Project (NordPoW)Daniel Lindmark, co-ordinator of the Religious History of the North Network (REHN)<h3>Questions?</h3>Please email Stefan Gelfgren, <a href="mailto:stefan.gelfgren@ͯ��Ƶ">stefan.gelfgren@ͯ��Ƶ</a> Humlab, Umeå UniversitySymposium/en/events/places-of-worship-their-cultural-and-social-significance-_12164683/2026-11-18T09:00:00+01:002026-11-19T16:00:00+01:00