Jump to main content

Welcome to SLU

Our knowledge forms the foundation of a sustainable, thriving and better world.

New SLU student Programmes & courses Application and admission Chat with our students

Pharmaceutical pollution affects migration in Atlantic salmon

Young salmon exposed to pharmaceutical pollution change their behaviour. They prefer to swim alone rather than in shoals and take greater risks during the vital migration from river to sea. This is the result of a unique new study conducted at SLU.

Two persons standing in the water

Strong growth in international admissions at SLU

The admission results for SLU’s international study programmes this autumn are now available – and the numbers show a clear upward trend. Compared to last year, SLU has seen a notable increase in the number of admitted international students.

The entrance to SLU Campus Uppsala

Have you been accepted to study at SLU this coming autumn?

Congratulations! Wondering what’s next? Find out by reading the information on our pages for new students. Welcome to SLU!

Students in Umeå

Rapeseed can become a better plant-based protein source with the help of gene editing

In a new doctoral thesis, Oliver Moss shows how he has successfully reduced the levels of glucosinolates, sinapine, and phytic acid in rapeseed lines. This breakthrough paves the way for using rapeseed proteins both as an improved animal feed and as a plant-based protein source for food.

A man holds parts of a rapeseed plant in a lab. He is wearing blue gloves.

News

All external news from SLU

Work at SLU

Would you like to join us in creating the conditions for a sustainable, thriving and better world?

An image of two women

Knowledge bank

All items in the knowledge bank

Events

All coming events at SLU

For a better world

The climate affects our water, forests, animals, landscape and food production. It affects our lives. Find out about SLU's work with climate issues and towards meeting the sustainable development goals of Agenda 2030.

SLU and the climate SLU and Agenda 2030 SLU Water Forum SLU's Future platforms Ask a researcher
Loading…