News for SLU staff
Here we present news items published on SLU's staff web.
SLU Admissions Office starts drop-in for staff
Do you want to be able to ask questions to the Admissions Office? From 21 May at 15:00-16:00, the Admissions Office coordinators will offer a digital drop-in for employees at SLU. After that, the

Seize the Opportunity: Participate in the Researcher Grand Prix in Uppsala
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
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

Ten new SLU professors give lectures
From grafting, earthworms and public health to forest monitoring and animal rehabilitation. A wide range of topics will be covered when our new professors give their inauguration lectures on Thursday
test pit
A test pit will be excavated within a designated area on campus (see red outline in image 1) during the month of May as part of a temporary ground investigation project. The area will be restored
AI for Educators: A New Initiative at SLU
At the Unit for Educational Development, Division of Learning and Digitalisation, we are excited to announce the launch of AI for Educators—an SLU initiative helping teaching staff navigate the
SLU Live
Welcome to SLU Live! Over two Wednesdays this spring, you will have the opportunity to engage with current issues from the perspective of the Vice-Chancellor and university management. It is also a

SLU EDU Talks 21
SLU EDU Talks, SLU's podcast in higher education pedagogy, releases new episode. Edutalks - Episode 21, MOOC: Knowledge Without Borders – with Dimitris Athanassiadis Welcome to another exciting
Prize for Sustainable Innovations Umeå 2025
The green industry is facing one of its biggest challenges yet and we believe the solution is here. Do you work or study at SLU Umeå and have an idea for a new product, service or method that can
Register to the first SLU Digital Agriculture Symposium
Are you curious about how artificial intelligence, robotics, and smart technologies are reshaping the future of farming? Don’t miss the SLU Digital Agriculture Symposium 2025, taking place on June 12

Urban farming opens up for conversation about the future
What do people in Rosengård think about the future and how can you grow plants indoors in a basement in a good way? Nina Vogel, program director at SLU Urban Futures, is one of the researchers
IPS Annual Convention 2025
IPS Annual Convention 2025 "Peatlands for Environment, Economy and Society" in Gysinge/Färnebofjärden National Park markmiljo-webb@slu.se Peatlands contain large amounts of carbon and are important