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A new chapter begins for the restored rainforest in Borneo

After nearly three decades of restoration, 18,500 hectares of degraded rainforest in Borneo are on the path to recovery. Now, the next phase begins - deepening knowledge and ensuring it translates into tangible benefits.

The largest planted tree, the dipterocarp Shorea leprosula, was planted in 1998 and now has a diameter of 76 cm and a height of 40 metres.

SLU at top three in international ranking by QS

The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 has recently been released, revealing the top universities for 55 different subjects across five broad subject areas. SLU is ranked as the world's third best university in the field of agricultural and forestry science.

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.

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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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