In search of the eel’s secrets in the Sargasso Sea
A Thünen expedition in the Sargasso Sea is collecting eel larvae to better understand the European eel’s early life and population changes.
From idea to final-year project
Curious about what it’s like to write a degree project at SLU? Follow Klara, a student at SLU, and join her journey through the thesis process – from the initial idea to the completed project.
A guide for newly admitted students
Newly admitted to SLU? Student ambassador Anam shares practical advice to help you prepare for student life in Sweden. Read the blog to get started.
News and events
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Lichens Reveal Biodiversity Potential in Fast-growing Tree Stands
Can fast-growing production-oriented forests also contribute to biodiversity? A new study from SLU, led by PhD student Jaime Luna, suggests that stands of fast-growing broadleaved trees (FGB) may be more relevant than previously recognized. -
Sweden’s great moose migrations featured on global UN map
Wildebeest, antelopes and Mongolian gazelles are already included. Now the swimming moose of Junsele are being added to the UN map of ungulate migrations. The aim is to conserve migration worldwide, and researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) are contributing moose data. -
11 new professors inaugurated at SLU Ultuna
On Friday, 24 April, 11 professors from Alnarp and Uppsala were inaugurated at SLU Ultuna. The ceremony took place in the auditorium of Undervisningshuset and was followed by a formal dinner with entertainment. -
Understanding carbon storage in forests means looking at the whole ecosystem
Boreal forests store about one third of the world's forest carbon. But how they should be managed to store more carbon and help mitigate climate change is debated. In his PhD thesis, Marcus Larsson shows that focusing only on trees is not enough, carbon in the soil should also be taken into account.
Science and Education for Sustainable Life
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Research
Most recently published projects
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Microclimate buffering and species responses to clearcut and non-clearcut forestry
How do changes in microclimate affect forest biodiversity? This project investigates how different forest management practices, such as clear-cutting and continuous-cover forestry, influence microclimate and, in turn, the survival and vitality of different species. -
Rumen Fill, 3D Computer vision and proactive cow health
We use 3D cameras and computer vision to assess rumen fill [UE1.1](an indicator of how much cows have eaten) and link its dynamic to subclinical signs of disease. The project is a collaboration between SLU, DeLaval and Högskolan Dalarna. -
PFAS in food production
PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are present in the environment and can accumulate in food, posing health risks. We are investigating how PFAS are transmitted to beef cattle by sampling farms and animals, with the aim of reducing risks, strengthening food safety, and improving monitoring.
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Moore than just moose: Insights from research on the audience of the Great Moose Migration
Minh-Xuan Truong has studied the audience of Den stora älgvandringen (The great moose migration) for a couple of years now. This is what he found. Read his own story! -
Lessons from war – Ukrainian farmers can strengthen Sweden's food security
How is food production affected when a country is at war? A new study gathers experiences from Ukrainian farmers and veterinarians – knowledge that can provide important insights for Sweden's crisis preparedness. -
What does winter feeding mean for reindeer health and welfare?
Reduced availability of natural pasture in reindeer husbandry has made winter feeding more common in Sweden and Norway. But feeding in enclosures is linked to a higher incidence of certain diseases, according to a survey study which has been compiled in a fact sheet.
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