https://internt.slu.se/en/news/ On 2 March, a new student website will be launched at SLU. It has been developed to make it easier for our students to find the right information. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/2/our-new-student-website-is-launching/ 844707 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:27:26 +0200 Add the dates for the 2026 SLU Education Conference to your calendar now. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/1/save-the-date---the-2026-slu-education-conference/ 843977 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:57:18 +0200 After a comprehensive review, the LTV Faculty has decided on a new structure for the faculty’s subject areas. The result is 20 subject areas (previously 25) distributed across six departments. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2025/12/ltv-nya-amnesomraden/ 840077 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:57:59 +0200 From now on and for about three weeks to come, the autumn docent lectures are available on SLU Play. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2025/12/docent-lectures-on-play_2025/ 839781 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:27:31 +0200 A new feature has been developed in Canvas to create a list of students in the course. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2025/11/Student-list-in-canvas/ 836950 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:37:15 +0200 Starting on 15 May 2026, all main campuses will implement, on a trial basis, the same number of booking periods for the reservation of teaching facilities. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2025/11/four-booking-periods/ 837483 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:12:50 +0200 The University Director has decided that SLU will use digital course schedules via the TimeEdit system for all courses. The implementation will begin in the academic year 2025/2026. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2025/9/decision-on-digital-course-schedules-for-slu-students/ 836203 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:43:09 +0200 In an age of quick answers and categorical opinions, reflection can be seen as an act of resistance. This autumn, SLU is therefore launching Studium Generale, a series of lunchtime meetings where participants are invited to reflect together with others on issues that concern us all. Each event will begin with an exciting guest speaker who will share their thoughts on everything from culture and sustainability, human rights and the role of research in society to the impact of technology on our everyday lives and future. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2025/9/studium-generale-why-do-you-feel-that-way2/ 835624 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:23:52 +0200 The registration for this year’s Education Conference is now open. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2025/7/welcome-to-the-2025-slu-education-conference-with-the-theme-learning-in-changing-world/ 833917 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:16:45 +0200 Starting this spring, SLU will offer both current and newly admitted students on our international programmes the opportunity to join the Goin’ app. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2025/3/goin/ 788036 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:11:39 +0200 Have you discovered something that is incorrect or not working on our course and programme pages on slu.se and the student web, especially information that is retrieved and displayed from Ladok? https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2025/2/report-any-inaccuracies-on-course-and-programme-pages/ 786748 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 09:44:43 +0200 The deadline for applications to the international master’s programmes, as well as international courses and programmes, passed on 15 January. This year, SLU has seen a noticeable increase in the number of first-choice applicants. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2025/1/internationellt/ 772683 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:16:07 +0200 From now on and for about three weeks to come, the autumn docent lectures are available on SLU Play. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2024/12/docent-lectures-on-play/ 767580 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:58:41 +0200 SLU's Word template for doctoral theses has been updated, and a new version is available for download. This version has been adapted for accessibility to ensure the correct reading order of the text. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2024/10/new-version-of-the-thesis-template/ 759666 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:14:24 +0200 SLU Environment has developed a new digital free introductory course in laboratory safety. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2024/10/laboratoriesakerhet/ 757891 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:54:29 +0200 NOVA, The Nordic Forestry, Veterinary and Agricultural University Network, is a university cooperation aimed at providing high quality PhD-level courses in subjects related to agricultural, forestry and veterinary sciences. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2024/9/nova-eng/ 756337 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:02:52 +0200 The SLU University Library's Word template for student theses has been updated and a new version is available for download. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2024/9/new-student-thesis-template/ 754730 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:55:27 +0200 (In English) The ICA-Edu Executive Committee have planned a series of events for 2024 focusing on developing AI competence in higher life science education. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2024/6/ICA-Edu-Seminar_about_AI/ 734707 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:27:46 +0200 Welcome to the 2024 SLU Education Conference with the theme “The Future of Education with AI” https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2024/6/slu-education-conference-2024/ 732793 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 11:42:48 +0200 We constantly try to improve our systems and update them according to the needs of the university https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2024/1/news-evald-program/ 713251 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:11:02 +0200 We are making a change in Canvas which means that students will be concluded from courses when they receive a final grade for the course in Ladok. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2024/1/students-are-concluded-in-canvas-courses-when-they-receive-a-final-grade-in-ladok/ 701722 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:24:30 +0200 SLU Urban Futures issues seed funding grants to initiate and develop research connected to critical Living Labs. The call closes on the 12th of January 2024. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2023/12/new-seed-funding-call-within-critical-living-labs/ 698485 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 10:48:11 +0200 SLU will participate in the International Student Barometer 2023 (ISB), a survey for international students. The survey will be conducted from November 6 to December 10, and all international students at SLU will receive an email to their SLU student email addresses to answer it. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2023/11/internationell-studentbarometer-isb/ 695033 Fri, 03 Nov 2023 09:55:51 +0200 The world is halfway through the action plan for sustainable development as outlined in Agenda 2030. What progress has been made and how does this affect us, both as a university and individually in our respective roles? Get a perspective on where we stand, globally and nationally, join us in taking stock on how SLU has contributed so far and discuss how we can contribute going forward. Register for “Agenda 2030: SLU Sustainability Day” on 14 November! https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2023/10/invitation-agenda-2030-slu-sustainability-day/ 692626 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:14:35 +0200 The winners of this year’s Educational Prize has been chosen. The Individual Award goes to Mattias Larsson, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Plant Protection Biology. The Team Award goes to the teaching team at the School for Forest Management. The prizes will be awarded during the doctoral award ceremony in October. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2023/9/the-award-winners-announced-for-the-educational-award-2023/ 683431 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 11:46:08 +0200 Human Land is now launching three episodes of Series 2, where we aim to explore how environmental psychology could support us in a system change towards healthy societies, with a socio-ecological perspective. Human Land is a podcast supported by the Department of People and Society at SLU Alnarp and the SLU Landscape network, through the SLU Teaching Synergy Forum. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2023/8/the-human-land-podcast/ 679193 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:46:02 +0200 Professor Kes McCormick at the department of People and Society in collaboration with colleagues from Lund University, Manchester University and Utrecht University have edited a new book that reviews current research approaches in the field of sustainable cities and communities. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2023/8/new-book-on-sustainable-cities-and-communities/ 678527 Sat, 26 Aug 2023 10:15:49 +0200 The project for digital hall exams is coming to Alnarp to inform about the digital hall exams for Campus Alnarp and wants to meet as many teachers as possible. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2023/4/dig-salstentamina/ 638997 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 10:36:44 +0200 This year's closing ceremony for all graduates will be held in conjunction with Thesis day on 26th May 2023. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2023/4/avslutningsceremoni-i-alnarp-2023/ 638738 Mon, 22 May 2023 14:54:11 +0200 The aim of the call is to support researchers and other staff at SLU in initiatives that contribute to the sustainable development goals (SDGs) in line with the Policy for SLU’s global contribution to Agenda 2030 and SLU’s strategy 2021-2025. The initiatives should take a systems approach to develop questions of importance for future sustainable life, where collaboration across disciplines is needed. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2023/3/apply-for-seed-funding-from-slu-global/ 634637 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:01:42 +0200 Between 20 February and 10 March, SLU students will be invited to participate in a survey. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2023/2/the-2023-student-barometer--are-you-happy-at-slu/ 628132 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 11:40:53 +0200 The template will make it easier for teaching staff when they create content in their course rooms. For example when new courses are set up and when integrating with other information outside of Canvas. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2023/2/new-template-in-canvas-will-make-it-easier-to-build-course-rooms/ 627698 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 09:42:48 +0200 The Board of Education has allocated SEK 1.5 million in 2023 for strategic initiatives aimed at further developing SLU's education at undergraduate and advanced level. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2023/2/funding-educational-development-projects/ 626801 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 08:11:35 +0200 Increasingly the scientific community is recognizing the important role of ‘storytelling’ through popular science. Popular science outputs vary on the level of ‘creativity’. On one end of the continuum, outputs range from policy briefs and journalistic articles to the other end of the continuum with creative photo-story books, videos, or comics. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2023/2/popular-science-communicating-forest-research/ 601929 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:40:21 +0200 Did you know that SLU have been an active member for two decades in the network Euroleague for Life Sciences - ELLS? https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2022/11/get-involved-in-ells/ 594045 Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:38:06 +0200 Welcome to an online workshop arranged by SLU Landcape Teaching Synergy Forum on December 7, 2022. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2022/11/would-you-like-a-toolbox-for-increased-academic-productivity/ 583729 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:38:15 +0200 The Department of Energy and Technology runs an Linneaus-Palme exchange program together with Addis Ababa University and Ambo University since several years. This year 8 students can have the possibility to participate in the program and spend 12 to 20 weeks in Ethiopia! https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2022/9/scholarship_ethiopia/ 574101 Fri, 30 Sep 2022 09:53:16 +0200 NOVA, The Nordic Forestry, Veterinary and Agricultural University Network, is a university cooperation aimed at providing high quality PhD-level courses in subjects related to agricultural, forestry and veterinary sciences. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2022/9/nova-utlysning/ 574084 Thu, 29 Sep 2022 11:54:51 +0200 Within the framework of a large regional project on the modernization of professional education in Central Asia for the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, our department participated in the meeting in Istanbul (March 28-29). Senior researchers and administrative staff from 9 countries participated in the meeting. SLU was represented by Santanu Basu, Galia Zamaratskaia, Saied Karkehabadi and Monika Johansson. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2022/4/molsci-and-central-asia-collab-2022/ 515594 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:18:31 +0200 As of 9 February, the Public Health Agency’s guidelines on partial online teaching for higher education will be phased out. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2022/2/nytt-om-undervisning/ 506486 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:35:37 +0200 The government’s instructions to public authorities on working from home remain in place until 14 February. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2022/2/nytt-om-hemarbete/ 506478 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:59:39 +0200 We have new opening hours starting on Wednesday 13 October. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2021/10/Educational-development-support-online-changes-name/ 491879 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 09:37:43 +0200 It will now be possible to make full use of teaching spaces at SLU. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2021/9/room-bookings-period-2/ 489485 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:09:54 +0200 On Thursday 9 September, the regional healthcare provider Region Västerbotten will open a drop-in centre for vaccination against COVID-19 in the Universum Building on Campus Umeå particularly aimed at students. This applies to both dose one and dose two. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2021/9/drop-in-vaccination-campus-umea/ 489170 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 19:05:12 +0200 Educational development support online is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 13.00-13.45. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2021/8/pedagog-online-ar-ater-oppet/ 488082 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:54:10 +0200 SLU follows the Public Health Agency's guidelines, some of which have been eased during the summer regarding the maximum number of people allowed in a room, rules on public gatherings, etc. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2021/8/room-bookings-and-face-to-face-gatherings/ 487831 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 07:15:22 +0200 The chair of the Board of Education has decided on Instructions for teaching and examination in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, 2021 autumn semester.  https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2021/6/instructions-teaching-autumn-2021/ 482771 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 17:33:14 +0200 Researchers, PhD students and teachers at SLU – no matter what faculty or department you belong to – have a new chance to apply for seed funding supporting multi-, inter- and transdisciplinary research projects or publications aiming at enhancing urban sustainability. Up to five applications will be granted a maximum of 50 000 SEK each. The last day to apply is May 9th. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2021/4/open-call-apply-for-seedfunding-for-transdisciplinary-projects-within-sustainable-urban-development/ 475586 Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:25:45 +0200 We still recommend exams without monitoring as the first option, that is take-home exams and/or oral exams using Zoom. The two can usefully be combined. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2021/2/examinations-210201/ 464450 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:03:40 +0200 The instructions for courses and programmes at first-cycle and second-cycle level that have applied during the 2020 autumn semester are extended and will also apply to the 2021 spring semester. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2020/11/extension-of-instructions-for-spring-2021/ 450727 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 13:39:27 +0200 The temporary guidelines for teaching and examination in SLU pool teaching rooms will continue to apply for the 2021 spring semester. Updated 2021-01-29. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2020/10/room-booking-spring-21/ 449551 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:59:27 +0200 The Board of Education has decided to allow more visitors in spaces that can seat 300 people or more. This decision applies to Alnarp and Ultuna, as long as certain criteria are fulfilled. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2020/10/reliefs-for-assembly-halls/ 447989 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 07:17:25 +0200 Applications are now being accepted for the title of distinguished university teacher at SLU. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2020/6/distinguished-university-teacher/ 440214 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 10:15:09 +0200 15 May every year, the SLU room booking team finalises the scheduling of courses and exams for the autumn semester. This year, just as scheduling was being finalised, new government guidelines were issued allowing more students to be present on campus. However, as we still need to practise social distancing, this does not mean that there is room for everyone as rooms will be able to take fewer people. This means that everyone has had to re-do their planning according to new instructions. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2020/6/the-room-booking-team-adapts-the-routines-to-the-current-situation/ 440019 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 14:47:08 +0200 The Swedish Migration Agency has replied to a letter from the Association of Swedish Higher Education about residence permits for international students. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2020/5/residence-permits-for-international-students/ 437242 Wed, 27 May 2020 13:56:34 +0200 As of 8 June 2020, it will be possible to exempt more course components that need to be taught on campus from the distance-teaching requirement. The chair of the Board of Education has approved updated instructions for distance teaching and examination for first- and second-cycle courses and programmes. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2020/5/updated-instructions-for-distance-teaching-and-examination/ 437221 Wed, 27 May 2020 13:01:31 +0200 How is mobility (re)shaped by social distancing? What impact does social distancing have on activism and political protests? How is urban density affected by the pandemic? What effect does it have on mental health and urban planning? And what unpredicted consequences of Covid-19 can we see when the pandemic brings underlying, often failing, structures to the fore? These are some of the themes that will be discussed in Urban Readings. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2020/5/urban-futures-spurred-by-covid-19/ 436255 Fri, 15 May 2020 07:48:27 +0200 This year's closing ceremony for all graduates will be held in conjunction with Thesis day on May 27. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2020/5/arets-avslutningsceremoni-i-alnarp/ 435922 Thu, 14 May 2020 16:06:07 +0200 Roger Pettersson, head of the Division of Learning, Media and Digitalisation, explains how they can support the transition to distance teaching. He also shares some good examples. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2020/3/transitioning-to-distance-teaching--good-examples/ 429514 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 10:14:49 +0200 The Division of Human Resources have this year developed a new staff development review template. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2020/2/new-staff-development-review-template/ 421393 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 09:17:43 +0200 Genom strejker och aktioner uppmanar ungdomar runt om i världen vuxna och beslutsfattare att agera för klimatet. Att lyssna på forskarna är en återkommande uppmaning från Greta Thunberg. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2019/9/lyssna-pa-forskarna/ 406019 Mon, 30 Sep 2019 10:24:13 +0200 From building capacity for youth to become urban climate citizens to a field study in Addis Abbeba about food waste and loss to a course on visual storytelling in Rosendal’s urban development – SLU Urban Futures has been thrilled by the submissions to this summer’s Open Call, including a Call for pedagogical development targeted at teachers. The platform received great proposals from different faculties – and all included a multi-, inter- or transdisciplinary perspective enhancing urban sustainability – shows the growing urban inclination of SLU. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2019/7/funding-attributed-for-10-projects-in-slu-urban-futures-open-call-and-pedagogical-call/ 399441 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 08:31:45 +0200 Are you a teacher in the field of sustainable urban development at SLU with an interest for working with interdisciplinarity in education? Or are you a teacher in another field, but with interest to include urban sustainability issues in your education? Now you can apply for funding to develop a course, a learning activity or your own pedagogical competence to support interdisciplinary teaching and learning in higher education. Up to five applications will be granted a maximum of 50 000 SEK each. The last day to apply is June 14th. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2019/4/Teachers_call_2019/ 391187 Fri, 10 May 2019 11:15:23 +0200 Researchers, PhD students and teachers at SLU – no matter what faculty or department you belong to – have a new chance to apply for seed funding supporting multi-, inter- and transdisciplinary research projects or publications aiming at enhancing urban sustainability. Up to five applications will be granted a maximum of 50 000 SEK each. The last day to apply is May 6th. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2019/4/UF-Open-call_1_2019/ 391171 Mon, 08 Apr 2019 11:31:00 +0200 Teachers at SLU are now able to integrate the SLU University Library’s web modules on general competences for degree projects into your own course in Canvas! The web modules are also available on the SLU University Library’s web, both in Swedish and English. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2019/2/the-slu-university-librarys-web-modules-on-general-competences-for-degree-projects/ 384694 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 12:16:41 +0200 The updated folder About SLU/Om SLU briefly presents SLU on six pages. It can be obtained from SLU Servicecenter at your closest SLU location. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2018/7/om-sluabout-slu-folder/ 362559 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 12:56:30 +0200 You can now apply for funding for a conference, workshop or seminar from the SLU Future animals, nature and health platform. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2018/3/ansokan-djur-natur-halsa/ 348895 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 10:59:31 +0200 The Educational Board (Utbildningsnämnden – UN) has, in its budget for 2018, allocated more than 10 Million SEK for further development of SLU’s education. By this strategic venture, the pedagogical resources, in a broad sense, will be strengthened in accordance with SLU’s strategy and the needs of the educational programmes. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2018/1/call-for-strengthening-of-the-pedagogical-resources2/ 314370 Mon, 15 Jan 2018 16:13:08 +0200 Then consider to apply for funding through NOVA! https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2017/4/doctoral-course-nova/ 279752 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 11:53:16 +0200 The new call is valid for a period of four years, and funds will be granted for the period 2017-2020. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2017/2/research-school-funding/ 269327 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 11:08:26 +0200 How are concepts relating to environmental protection expressed and perceived? How are words such as ‘ecosystem’, ‘biodiversity’ and ‘landscape’ used and understood in various contexts? These are some of the questions that will asked and discussed in a series of seminars arranged by the Swedish Biodiversity Centre (CBM). The seminars will take place during five afternoons in the spring, beginning on 16 February. Invited speakers will make a one-hour long presentation followed by a discussion, also for one hour. The seminar series highlights the issue of nature and environmental protection in the context of social science. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2017/2/nature-as-a-concept-discussed-in-new-series-of-seminars/ 269009 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 14:46:34 +0200 "The strategy for 2017­–2020 highlights our staff and students as the university’s great resources”, SLU Vice-Chancellor Peter Högberg writes in his blog. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2017/1/rektorsblogg/ 263763 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 15:58:53 +0200 Want to help solve today and tomorrow's environmental issues and contribute to feeding more people on this planet? Then #studysustainably! https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2016/11/study-sustainably/ 259380 Thu, 01 Dec 2016 11:05:35 +0200 The Faculty for Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences (NJ) have decided to continue to support research schools 2017-2021. Applications from both existing research schools as new initiatives are welcomed! https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2016/11/call-for-applications-research-schools-at-the-nj-faculty/ 257862 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 12:14:18 +0200 The NJ Faculty’s student recruitment initiative #pluggahållbart has now been running for two years, and we’re happy to see that the programmes included in this campaign have all seen an increased number of new students. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2016/9/more-students-on-pluggahallbart-programmes/ 249473 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 13:44:52 +0200