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We are now accepting applications for our autumn 2025 programmes. The deadline is 15 January.

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Millions to new butterfly research: "An unknown world to discover"

SLU researcher Mariana Braga has been awarded over 34 million kronor for two different projects. The money will go towards data collection and expeditions to the rainforest to explore tropical butterflies that scientists know very little about.

Mariana Braga and butterfly

A Helping Gene for Healthier Plants

Researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences have discovered a new gene that controls plants' sensitivity to threats like fungi and drought.

New research: how hunters saved the lions

Ingela Jansson is studying lions in Tanzania. Her research focuses on promoting coexistence by transforming lion hunters into lion guardians, as well as studying the genetics and movements of lions within the landscape.

Woman and lion. Photo.

The application for degree programmes commencing in autumn 2025 is now open!

The first step is to find your programme on our website. SLU offers a variety of international Master's programmes and one international Bachelor's programme.

Students at the Faculty of Forest Sciences at SLU in different environments inside and outside the SLU building on the Umeå campus.

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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.

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