News for SLU staff
Here we present news items published on SLU's staff web.

Travel security
Through SLU Global, SLU employees now have the possibility to take training courses in travel security in geographic risk areas. SLU can use a framework agreement that the Swedish Tax Agency has for

Datacentermigrering
To modernize the university’s IT environment, a large-scale data center migration will take place on the weekend of June 28–29. This affects the availability of the IT systems. To modernize the
New slu.se launched
After almost a year and a half of hard work, the new slu.se is now launched. It’s been a thorough effort, with the entire website rebuilt from the ground up. The code has been rewritten, and the

Senaste om IGA
During the spring, student accounts and permissions have been transferred and are now managed by IGA. The next step in the project will take place after the summer, when the creation and removal of

Apply for the Researcher Grand Prix in Uppsala before 30 June
In the Researchers' Grand Prix, you will present your research in the most captivating, inspiring, and educational way possible – in just four minutes! This year, the national semi-final will be held

Last open call: 12 PhD student projects in WIFORCE Research School
Researchers at the Faculty of Forest Sciences can now apply for PhD student projects focusing on the future sustainable use of forests. Apply no later than September 23. Also those who are not yet
SLU Digital Agriculture Symposium 2025
agnes.soto@slu.se #AgriTech #DigitalFarming #SmartAgriculture #Innovation #FutureofFarming The SLU Digital Agriculture Symposium 2025 will bring together researchers, start-ups, and industry
IDA grantees 2025-2026
The fourth round of the Interdisciplinary Academy (IDA) at SLU starts on September 1, 2025. Two groups of five researchers each will spend eight months delving into and exploring interdisciplinary

Utlysning projektstöd för kortsiktiga övervakningsprojekt
The SLU Forest Damage Centre announces a call with focus on monitoring of forest damage. The call is for short-term monitoring projects that focus on method development and will be carried out in
test pit
On June 2, a test pit will be excavated within a designated area on campus (see red outline in image 1) as part of a temporary ground investigation project. The area will be restored upon completion

Register for SciFest by 10 June
SciFest is your chance to present your research to schoolchildren and the general public. You can expect lots of questions and exciting discussions. All you need is an interesting and fun activity –

New book explores the interface between landscape and planning
From floods in New Orleans to forest fires in Västmanland. In a new book, researchers from a range of disciplines come together to examine how contemporary social and environmental changes are