https://internt.slu.se/en/news/ 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 contribute to a more sustainable industry? Apply for the Innovation Award and you can personally win up to SEK 50,000. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/4/prize-for-sustainable-innovations-umea-2026/ 845753 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:48:25 +0200 Do you know which of your given names is registered as your preferred name in the population register? https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/4/folkbokforing/ 845546 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:25:36 +0200 The national heat of Forskar Grand Prix will be held at SciFest in Uppsala on 9 October. And you can participate! https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/4/apply-for-the-researcher-grand-prix-in-uppsala/ 845655 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:17:44 +0200 The application has now opened for two separate calls for education funding: Best Practice funds and funds through SLU and Sparbanken Skåne's Centre for Sustainable Primary Production. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/4/dags-att-soka-finansiering-for-utbildningsinitiativ/ 845626 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:12:38 +0200 SLU's long time head registrar will retire this summer. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/4/registrator/ 845535 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:54:19 +0200 On March 25, docent lectures were held at the NJ faculty. The lectures are now available at SLU Play until April 30. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/4/njs-docentforelasningar-nu-pa-film2/ 837046 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:06:05 +0200 SLU has granted Erasmus+ scholarships to two staff members from Sumy National Agrarian University, strengthening academic collaboration despite the ongoing challenges following Russia’s full-scale invasion in Ukraine. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/4/ukraine-staff-exchange/ 845461 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:44:32 +0200 The results of the communications survey (KIX), conducted in December 2025, provide a picture of how communication functions within SLU and highlight areas for further development. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/3/result-communication-survey/ 845323 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:19:48 +0200 The framework agreements for English language services will expire on 31 March. New agreements are expected to be in place in September. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/3/framework-agreement-for-language-services-expires/ 845324 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:27:29 +0200 The deadline has been extended to September 1, 2026 By then you must have moved or deleted documents and emails containing classified information or sensitive personal data that have been stored in cloud services. The expectation is that everyone will now have enough time to complete this important data clean-up, which we as a public authority must carry out in order to comply with applicable legal requirements. Revised instruction – secure folder in Outlook (PST) We have previously instructed you to create a secure folder in Outlook, a so-called PST file. Unfortunately, it has become apparent that many users have experienced problems with corrupted files (the saved emails cannot be opened). We have therefore revised our instructions. You can find the instructions and more information on the staff web . https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/3/m365-ny-deadline/ 845292 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:17:23 +0200 Uppsala Municipality and its contractor are carrying out test piling this week. The test piling will take place in the southern part of the campus, where the tram bridge over the Fyris River is expected to be constructed. The piling will take place: Thursday 26 March, 11:00 to 19:00 Friday 27 March, 08:00 to 12:00 The piling is likely to cause vibrations in buildings used by SLU. Please report any disturbances (noise, vibrations, etc.) to sparvag@slu.se . Tramway and development plans around Ultuna | Medarbetarwebben https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/3/test-piling/ 845288 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:49:35 +0200 SLU participates in SustainGov, an innovation program within Impact Innovation, Sweden's innovation initiative for the 2030. In March, SustainGov has now opened a new call and encourages more applications in the area of sustainable food production. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/3/new-call-from-sustaingov/ 845048 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:56:42 +0200 Work on SLU’s new intranet will begin shortly, and we invite you to contribute your views. By taking part in the Staff Website Survey, you can help shape its development. Your views and experiences are valuable and will make a real difference. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/3/what-do-you-think-of-the-staff-website/ 844903 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:25:15 +0200 Fredrik Andersson will take up his post as Head of Security at SLU on 20 April. Until then, Håkan Borgström will serve as Interim Head of Security. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/3/new-head-of-security-appointed/ 844865 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:52:27 +0200 We have previously instructed you to create a secure folder in Outlook, a so-called PST file. Unfortunately, it has been discovered that many users have experienced issues with corrupted files (the saved emails cannot be opened). We have therefore revised our instructions. These emails should instead either be deleted or saved on a local server in accordance with the updated instructions. More information can be found on the staff web: General information Updated instructions Recorded webinar (tutorial) https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/3/m365-ny-instruktion/ 844862 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:39:04 +0200 Due to system updates at Stureplans Resor, it will not be possible to make train bookings online on Sunday 1 March. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/2/temporary-suspension-of-train-bookings-in-stureplans-online-booking-system-on-1-march/ 844805 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:07:08 +0200 Preparations for this year’s “Almedalsveckan” are well underway. From 23–25 June, SLU will be present in Visby, with the research vessel Svea serving as the venue for seminars, discussions and meetings between academia, policymakers, public authorities, industry and civil society. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/2/slu-i-almedalen-2026/ 844722 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:44:13 +0200 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 All new members of staff are invited to participate in an introduction day and the registration is now open! https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/2/introduktionsdagar-for-nyanstallda-vid-slu/ 844663 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:14:14 +0200 Who will be Ultuna’s Mario Kart champion when the tournament is held for the fourth year in a row? Register by 4 March to compete for victory, honour and a sweet prize! https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/2/sign-up-for-the-annual-mario-kart-tournament-in-ultuna/ 844643 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:40:23 +0200 Throughout 2026, SLU will be focusing on health promotion efforts for staff. This year, we will cover the registration fee for the Blodomloppet charity run. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/2/valkommen-att-delta-i-blodomloppet-2026/ 844597 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:46:17 +0200 A hearing with the candidates will be held, by Zoom, on 18th of February at 1 pm. All staff entitled to vote are welcome to take part in the hearing. The hearing will be held in Swedish, but you will be given the opportunity to ask questions in English. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/2/val-av-larare-och-forskare-till-slus-styrelse/ 844489 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:26:49 +0200 On June 4, the LTV Faculty celebrates all students who have completed their education at Alnarp. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/2/std-avslutningsceremoni-ltv/ 844452 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:12:08 +0200 After 15 months, the IGA/Omada project has been completed. The new system for identity and access management is now live, and the operational organization is in place. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/2/omadaprojekt-avslutat/ 844379 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:57:53 +0200 You are welcome to exhibit your best photos on the theme of “My SLU” in the SLU University Library’s photo exhibition in Alnarp. The last day to submit photos is 24 April. The photos will be displayed in the library 11–22 May. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/2/delta-i-fotoutstallningen-mitt-slu-i-alnarp/ 844368 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:38:05 +0200 Welcome to register for the PhD course Information retrieval and methods for scientific communication. The last day to apply is 14 February. The course is digital only and open to PhD students from all of SLU. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/2/anmal-dig-till-doktorandkurs-om-informationshantering-och-metoder-for-vetenskaplig-kommunikation/ 844323 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:56:26 +0200 If you are a doctoral student and wish to travel abroad as part of your studies, you now once again have the opportunity to apply for a travel grant to support the internationalisation of doctoral education. There is also an opportunity for researchers who have completed their PhD to apply for funding for certain internationalisation activities, provided that no more than two years have passed since the PhD was awarded. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/2/call-international-travel-grants-phd-students/ 844316 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:42:28 +0200 What gives you energy? Maybe it’s a place, an activity, a person, or something else. Join the SLU University Library photo competition and show us in a photo what gives you energy. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/1/photo-competition-in-umea-where-i-find-energy/ 844275 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:58:26 +0200 Primula now offers the option to send GDPR-sensitive documents directly to the Payroll Unit in a safe and secure manner. This feature can be used by all employees, HR administrators and managers. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/1/sensorer-i-alnarp/securely-attach-medical-certificatesattachments-to-the-payroll-unit/ 844231 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:11:33 +0200 How can SLU’s goldmine of forest data be put to the best possible use? Through Digital Impact North, a collaborative network for digital innovation, powerful tools have ended up in the right hands at more than 100 public and private actors in northern Sweden – leading to award-winning products. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/1/Digital-innovation-hub-boosts-forest-sector-in-northern-Sweden/ 844224 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:53:42 +0200 Swedish food production is in need of new and more robust knowledge and logistics chains, nationally as well as regionally. Global geopolitical instability with disruptions in trade flows, dependence on imported input goods, climate change, and escalating risks of poly-crises place demands on development of our food systems. Northern Sweden offers great opportunities for increased, integrated, and more sustainable food production. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/1/food-production-in-northern-climate/ 840203 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:59:22 +0200 The courses will continue to be in the areas of green transition, batteries and technology. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/1/short-courses/ 844146 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:36:14 +0200 We are now preparing for the transition to Microsoft 365, which will introduce new shared tools for email and cloud-based document management. In connection with this, we all need to review how we handle email and documents. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/1/nyhetsbrev-2-m365/ 844138 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:26:50 +0200 Interest in SLU’s international education programmes continues to grow. When applications for the international master’s admissions round, as well as for international courses and programmes, closed on 15 January, it became clear that the number of applicants had increased for the third year in a row. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/1/fler-soker-slus-internationella-utbildningar/ 844108 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:59:04 +0200 As of 2 February 2026, a new integration will be introduced between SLU’s identity management system (Omada) and the telephony system CMG from Mitel. The purpose is to ensure that phone number information at SLU is always up to date and retrieved from a single, shared source. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/1/telefoni-och-omada/ 844021 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:11:23 +0200 SLU's publication database, often referred to as SLUpub, consists of several different systems. These will be replaced by the comprehensive Pure solution from Elsevier in May. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/1/slupub-is-to-be-replaced-by-a-new-system-for-research-publications--launch-in-may-2026/ 844102 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:24:22 +0200 The Interdisciplinary Academy (IDA) is a programme where SLU researchers are offered the opportunity to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries on complex issues in the broad field of sustainable transition. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/1/call-for-applications-to-ida/ 844079 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:25:08 +0200 SLU’s Board has now adopted an updated strategy for the period 2026–2030, which sets the direction for the university’s development in the coming years. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/1/ny-strategi-2026/ 843854 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:48:47 +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 From this year onward, all teachers and certain managers are required to report secondary employment in Primula self-service, regardless of whether they have any secondary employment or not. The reporting obligation applies from January 2026. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/1/nya-regler-for-bisysslor/ 843782 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:04:17 +0200 All invoices of 2025 are now available in Proceedo. https://internt.slu.se/en/news-originals/2026/1/handle-your-invoices/ 843767 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 03:00:35 +0200