Research strategy and canoeing at Högsbo
On the 11-12 May, the Department had its yearly Departmental days. This time, we went to Högsbo to have interesting discussions.
View ArticleThe SLU websites modernised
Only a few weeks remain before SLU publishes its new-look websites. All web publishers are working hard to finish as much of the necessary adjustments as possible before the launch.
View ArticleFriend or foe? Hymenoscyphus fraxineus causes ash dieback in Europe, but does...
The causal fungal agent behind the massive dieback of European ash, Hymenoscyphus fraxineus , was found in healthy, symptom free ashes in its original habitat in East Asia, and the genetic variation of...
View ArticleSummer loans at the library
Summer is here, which means that the loan period for books that usually can be checked out for 8-30 days, is extended. Starting May 27, these loans are due back August 30. Books with longer loan...
View ArticleEasy navigation on the new web
In the weeks leading up to the launch on 1 June, we will be publishing short notices describing some of the features of our new websites. This is the second notice, explaining how easy it will be to...
View ArticleThe AgriFoSe2030 steering committee met at SEI
The steering committee for AgriFoSe2030 had its 2nd meeting on May 16 at SEI in Stockholm.
View ArticleNew thesis on coconut lethal yellowing disease
Joao Bila has nailed his thesis with the title "Coconut lethal yellowing disease in Moçambique. Diversity, host range and the impact of farming practices on disease incidence".
View ArticleGlobal Swede award to SLU student Philip Kofi Adom
Philip Kofi Adom, who defended his PhD thesis at SLU in March, has received the Global Swede award at a ceremony which was led by State Secretary Oscar Stenström at the the Ministry of Enterprise and ...
View ArticleThe Department host a water quality restoration course for Penn State University
During 15-26 May, the Department of Soil and Environment hosts a course called “The Baltic Sea and the Chesapeake Bay: Lessons Learned for Water Quality Restoration” for students from Penn State...
View ArticleCan't see the forest for the the trees
There is continued strong growth in the Swedish Forests and the total standing volume continues to increase according to new official statistics from the Swedish National Forest Inventory at the...
View ArticleSLU web gets complete overhaul
On 1 June, the SLU websites will get a complete new look, and new functionality. These changes bring with them a number of improvements.
View ArticleGlobal Swede award to SLU student Philip Kofi Adom
Philip Kofi Adom, who defended his PhD thesis at SLU in March, has received the Global Swede award at a ceremony which was led by State Secretary Oscar Stenström at the the Ministry of Enterprise and ...
View ArticleThe student web gets new design and functionality
On June 1, The SLU web sites changes both in appearance and functionality. The change means a lot of improvements, including responsive design to make it easier to go surfing from a mobile or tablet....
View ArticleNominate to the Educational award 2016
Now is the time to make your nominations for the the Educational Award 2016.
View ArticleOve Nilsson member of EMBO
The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) has announced the election of 58 new members. Professor Ove Nilsson, Director at Umeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC) and SLU in Umeå, is one of the...
View ArticlePublish your CV page on the new web
Up to the launch of the new web on 1 June, we will be publishing short news items describing some of the new functionality. The turn has now come to CV pages – on the new web, creating your own CV page...
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