Spider silk with integrated color – new method developed at SLU
Scientists have developed a new type of artificial spider silk fibers that are colored, marking an important step toward eliminating the need for conventional dyeing processes.
The right flower supports life above and below ground
Not all flowers help equally. An SLU study shows the right species in flower strips can support pollinators, pest enemies, and soil life — while poor choices may do the opposite.
Reflections from a student at SLU
Curious about life at SLU? This student story offers a glimpse into the teachers, traditions, and diverse classroom that shape the study experience.
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SLU is a world-class university, consistently ranked among the global leaders in life and environmental sciences. Here, people come together to make a real difference. Through knowledge and action, we create the conditions for a sustainable, vibrant and better world.
News and events
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Spider silk with integrated color – new method developed at SLU
Scientists have developed a new type of artificial spider silk fibers that are colored, marking an important step toward eliminating the need for conventional dyeing processes. A new study led by Professor Anna Rising has now been published. -
Digital innovation hub boosts forest sector in northern Sweden
How can SLU’s goldmine of forest data be put to the best possible use? Through Digital Impact North, a collaborative network for digital innovation, powerful tools have ended up in the right hands at more than 100 public and private actors in northern Sweden – leading to award-winning products. -
Young voices for nature – SLU and Fältbiologerna in a new collaboration on the education of the future
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) and Fältbiologerna are continuing their successful collaboration this spring with a new campaign. The aim is to show how a passion for nature can serve as a gateway to exciting academic studies and meaningful careers. -
Extreme winter weather killed brown trout eggs – but the populations recovered quickly
How long does it take for a species to recover from a disaster? A study from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) shows that trout populations can recover in just a few years after a winter when streams froze to the riverbed – even though an entire cohort was wiped out.
Research
Most recently published projects
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NP-balans
The project increases the expertise to refine and use the digestate that arises in connection with biogas production. By adapting the nutrient content of the digestate for its intended use as fertilizer, its value can be increased. -
GrassRefine
We develop systems for cropping, processing and characterisation of biomass from grass intercropped with legumes for different purposes. -
Wind power in the operational phase and effects on reindeer and reindeer herding
The project was funded by the Swedish Energy Agency (Vindval) and primarily examined how wind power affects reindeer in winter grazing areas. It was a continuation of an earlier project on the effects of wind power, with a focus on summer grazing areas in forested landscapes.
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Earthworm’s burrowing and capacity to deliver ecosystem services threatened by soil compaction
Earthworms are important “ecosystem engineers” that contribute to a range of ecosystem services. But earthworms are sensitive to disturbances in their environment. A thesis has increased the knowledge on how soil compaction impacts earthworm burrowing activity. -
Rewetting after peat extraction and Sphagnum Farming
Peat use in horticulture is increasingly discussed due to its climate-relevance and the disturbance of mires. At the same time, peat is the most important, natural horticultural growing media constituent. -
Local Voices Uncover Hidden Needs in Ukraine’s Post-War Recovery
When Ukrainians rebuild their lives after liberation from Russian occupation, some restoration efforts matter more than others. By visiting villages, SLU researchers found that actions such as restoring gardens and demining forest are crucial for people’s well-being – yet they are often overlooked.
Explore statistics, open environmental data and species information
Search for and official statistics, open data and maps from SLU's environmental monitoring and assessment.
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