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SciFest to return in September 2023
Between 21–23 September 2023, researchers will once again get the chance to meet school pupils and the public at the SciFest science festival. Sign up for workshops now if you want to receive tips and advice about your participation.
Democracy researchers to participate in literature festival
War, crime and literature as a path to reconciliation is the theme of the Uppsala International Literature Festival on March 23–25. One of the organisers is the Democracy and Higher Education research programme at Uppsala University. Christina Kullberg, Professor of French, will give the opening address.
UU Innovation launches new credit-bearing course
Hello there Nhils Forslund, advisor at UU Innovation and responsible for the course “Strategic management of research results”, which starts in May 2023 and is now open for registration.
Interested in working with educational development?
Hello to Christer Andersson, Acting Head of the Unit for Academic Teaching and Learning in the University Administration. The unit is looking for new part-time educational developers to start in the 2023 autumn semester.
Security Breach in Outlook – Update Your Computer Immediately!
Microsoft has discovered an unusually severe security flaw related to email management, specifically regarding the Outlook email client. The University is working to quickly resolve the problem. However, all employees need to make sure to update their own computer.
First Attractive Innovation Projects of the year
Barely one quarter into 2023 and five projects have been awarded the Attractive Innovation Project Award by UU Innovation after significant progress on the path from idea to innovation. The promising innovations include rapid diagnostics for respiratory diseases, tools for innovation in organisations, and new radiotherapy for a currently incurable cancer.
Reducing the risk of students using AI to cheat
How can we prevent students from using AI in examinations? Mats Cullhed and Sonja Bjelobaba predict that, while this technological advance will clearly place new demands on examiners, in the long term it may improve education.
Translation in progress
This article is being translated into English and will be published here as soon as it is ready.
Teaching resources sought for contract education
Over the past year, the University’s Division for Contract Education has toured the University to provide information and gauge the situation ahead of upcoming contract education courses.
It’s high time to nominate for the innovation prize ‘Hjärnäpplet’
Take this opportunity to nominate a colleague who has helped translate valuable knowledge into an innovation that has sustainable benefits to society. Nominations must be received no later than 13 April 2023.
Call for applications for AI4Research sabbaticals 2024
AI4Research offers researchers funding for a sabbatical and a stay of at least half time for a period of maximum one year in the relevant research environment. The application deadline is 14 April 2023.
Grants for Publications 2023
Apply for grants for publications from AUU, and Vilhelm Ekman University Foundation.
A sneak preview of the new Gustavianum
Many of us are no doubt curious about Gustavianum after renovation. As the museum will not be re-opening until summer 2024, Museum Director Mikael Ahlund has given us an ‘oral’ sneak preview, along with some newly produced sketches.
Psychosocial work environment in academia a serious current issue
In December, Vice-Chancellor Anders Hagfeldt launched a number of measures addressing the University’s psychosocial work environment and he recently adopted a Staff Policy for the University. He is convinced that it is critical for the future to put these issues high on the agenda.
New gender mainstreaming plan
In December 2022, the Vice-Chancellor approved the Gender Mainstreaming Plan for 2023–2025. The plan contains measures pertaining to recruitment and assessment processes and the prevention of harassment.
Successful collaboration in Gotland’s healthcare sector
In recent years, systematic innovation work has been conducted in Gotland’s healthcare sector through the Innovationssystem Gotland project. The project is part of the University’s strategic partnership with Region Gotland.
Better protection against IT attacks
Better protection is on the way for the University’s IT environment and IT equipment, with implementation due to be completed in March. One noticeable effect for a normal user is that a VPN connection will be required to access the University’s network and IT resources from external locations.
Help spread information about global leadership programme
Take the opportunity to contribute to global sustainable societal development by spreading information in your networks about the new global leadership programme, ‘Leadership for Transformative Change’.
Call for application Industrial doctoral student 2023
Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research have announced the call for application for Industrial doctoral student in science, technology and medicine. Apply by 23 May 2023.
Important that academic leaders see the opportunities offered by ENLIGHT
Hello there Mattias Martinson, new Director of ENLIGHT and Deputy Vice-Rector of the Disciplinary Domain of Humanities and Social Sciences.
A unique collection of books from Copernicus and a few hairs
This year we celebrate the 550th anniversary of the birth of scientist Nicolaus Copernicus, who redrew our entire worldview. In connection with the jubilee, contacts between Uppsala University and Poland have increased. But what is the connection between Uppsala University and Nicolaus Copernicus?
New organisation and governance model for Campus Gotland
It is proposed that the current Advisory Board for Campus Gotland be replaced by the ‘Campus Gotland Board’ and a Gotland Committee. This proposal was presented to the University Board at its meeting of 20 February 2023.
The University: “Erosion of government funding has gone too far”
One of the issues that Uppsala University is highlighting as a priority in its budget submission to the government is that cost recovery for higher education needs to be improved as soon as possible, having been eroded for a number of years now.
A stable year for Uppsala University
Uppsala University is continuing to evolve, with turnover exceeding SEK 8 billion for the first time. Research is the area expanding most of all, with several inaugurations of strategic research investments taking place during the year.
A Staff Policy for all
Uppsala University’s Staff Policy has been approved by the Vice-Chancellor. It is now hoped that the content of the policy will encourage discussions among staff across the University, including departments, divisions and equivalent.
Concrete advice how to prevent and detect AI-related cheating
The launch of the AI tool ChatGPT has led to concerns that more students will attempt to cheat in connection with assessments.
Forestry without clear-felling in part of the area
Twenty per cent of annual logging by the Uppsala University Foundations Management of Estates and Funds will be converted to non-clear-felling techniques, with immediate effect. This decision was taken by the Board of Foundations associated with Uppsala University on 20 February 2023.
Konsistoriet sammanträder 20 februari 2023
På konsistoriet den 20 februari 2023 beslutas bland annat om revisionsplan för 2023 och mottagare av Hedlingermedaljen.
What is the bibliometric report?
Every December a bibliometric report comes out, Uppsala University Annual Bibliometric Monitoring. Put briefly, the bibliometric report is a quantitative analysis of research publications.
Trends in the 2022 bibliometric report
The annual bibliometric report Uppsala University Annual Bibliometric Monitoring came out in December 2022. The report, which is released each year, focuses on the department level.
Risk of denial-of-service attacks
The websites of several Swedish public authorities have been brought down by denial-of-service attacks recently. It may be wise to mentally prepare for the idea that such attacks could also affect Uppsala University.
Literature on the brain
Research into the brain is still in its infancy. Some ancient Greeks even believed that mental activity occurred in the heart. It was first during the Renaissance that the brain began to be explored. The brain – world – Uppsala University connection can be found here in some recommended reading.
Call for funding applications as Matariki Fellows
The purpose of Matariki Fellows is to increase the number of research contacts and strengthen international cooperation. Apply by 28 April 2023.
Call for collaborative projects with Durham
Since 2019 Uppsala University and Durham University have yearly announced common funds to promote and support joint cooperation projects. Apply by 3 May 2023.
Funding for development projects 2023
For the purpose of further supporting educational development at Uppsala University, the vice chancellor is calling for applications for project grants (PUMA/PUDU) for the financial year 2024 (may be used from autumn 2023).
Call for applications to Uppsala University's scholarships and grants
Application forms for the main part of Uppsala University scholarships and grants will be open between 26 January and 16 February 2023.
Babies wanted!
The Speech and Language Pathology Programme at Uppsala University is looking for children who in February-May 2023 will be 6 months old. Register by March 27.
Phishing warning
A major phishing attack took place today. It was sent by email to all members of staff at the University, on this occasion under the pretence of being sent from Vice-Chancellor Anders Hagfeldt and another account.
Webinars on the benefits of ENLIGHT
In spring 2023, ENLIGHT European University will host webinars on its activities and related opportunities for teachers, researchers and staff. We put a few questions about the webinars to Jonathan Schalk, ENLIGHT Coordinator at the University Administration.
Support for agreements on genetic resources and traditional knowledge
Support is available for researchers who need to assess their research in relation to the EU Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) Regulation. The regulation builds on the Nagoya Protocol and requires the sharing of benefits arising from research on genetic resources or traditional knowledge about such resources.
Exciting seminar programme on the doorstep
Have you seen the programme of the national research institute the Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS)?
Nominate Alumnus of the Year 2023
Who do you think should be Alumnus of the Year 2023? Now you can nominate your favorite candiate by 31 March 2023.
Choir singing as wellness activity
The ‘Friskör’ University Choir was launched in the latter half of the 2000s and is open to all members of staff at Uppsala University.
Reporting in online system helps ensure safer workplace
On 9 January 2023 the ‘IA’ system, or Work Environment Information System, was launched for the whole of Uppsala University. This web-based system will make it easier to see which types of occupational injuries and incidents occur and where.
Apply for initiation Grants for new strategic international relations
It is possible to apply for short-term projects from STINT aimed at building new strategic international relations.
Seminar on AI and higher education
Sunet is organising a seminar on AI and higher education on 26 January 2023. The background is, among other things, the recent discussions about ChatGPT and other AI services in relation to examinations.
New Department of Social Work
In June 2022 the Vice-Chancellor approved the establishment of a new Department of Social Work from 1 January 2023.
Time for another research evaluation – Q&R24
Last December, the Vice-Chancellor decided to order a new research evaluation, Q&R24, at Uppsala University – the fourth in a series of research evaluations undertaken at the University’s own initiative.
New agreement in place for international train journeys
Uppsala University has signed a new agreement for international train journeys across Europe. The contracted party is Resebutiken i Kalmar AB, a specialist in journeys by rail with many years of experience in that area.
Stig Strömholm awarded Swedish Academy’s Grand Prize
Uppsala University’s former Vice-Chancellor Stig Strömholm has been awarded the Swedish Academy’s Grand Prize. The medal is the Academy’s most distinguished award, given as recognition of particularly outstanding efforts in one of the Academy’s areas of interest.
Stay at home if you feel unwell
The number of people with COVID-19, flu and RSV is rapidly increasing. It is therefore important to get vaccinated and to stay at home if you are feeling unwell.
The names given to the clouds, an important part of the university's history
The book “Molnspanare– en meteorologisk historia” (Cloud spotters – a meteorological history) tells of the emergence of meteorology as a scientific subject. Among other things, you can read about how the Latin names and classification of the clouds were decided at a conference in the University Building in Uppsala, including Cirro-cumulus and Nimbus.
Model for engagement with schools
“Zoom with a PhD student in biology” is a model for engaging with school students and teachers. The model has been taken up at the Swedish Centre for School Biology for engagement with upper secondary schools, and the results are promising.
Treat yourself to a climate course this Christmas
There is now a general page where you can apply for open, online courses to develop skills relating to the climate transition. The courses are part of the Öppet för klimatet (Open to the Climate) project, which has been established by the government as part of its climate upskilling initiative.
Five innovation projects receive awards
With the award Attractive Innovation Project, UU Innovation recognises researchers and students who have taken great steps towards translating ideas and research results into innovation and societal benefits.
Analysis of range of lifelong learning courses
At the request of the government, the University has analysed the range of lifelong learning and transition courses.
Measurable targets in new Environmental Plan
The University has a new Environmental Plan. The ambition is for the University to be climate-neutral by 2045. An intermediate goal is to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
Inspiration for changes to efforts against discrimination
Not a single higher education institution fulfils the Discrimination Act, according to a new report from the Equality Ombudsman. “The report contains recommendations and advice that offer inspiration for change,” notes Åsa Cajander, Adviser to the Vice-Chancellor on Equal Opportunities.
Konsistoriet sammanträder 14 december
På konsistoriet den 14 december 2022 beslutas bland annat om internrevisionsrapporter om dataskyddsarbete GDPR respektive bisysslor.
Adjust your speed and turn your rear lights on now that winter darkness is here
With the winter darkness comes the need to adjust your driving to poorer visibility. Surveys also show that motorists are forgetting to turn on their rear lights when visibility is poor.
Fraud warning to be added to emails
A warning is now being added to the bottom of incoming emails – an initiative introduced to remind people of the issue of email and SMS fraud.
Apply for grants from the Göran Gustafsson Foundations
The Göran Gustafsson Foundation for the Promotion of Scientific Research at Uppsala University and KTH is announcing grants for young researchers. Please submit your application by Friday 27 January 2023 at 12:00.
Many accounts suspended due to fraud
The number of employees tricked into clicking on links as part of fraud attempts via email and SMS has increased. As a result, the number of accounts being suspended to minimise the damage has also risen. Employees whose accounts have been suspended must then request an activation code.
Important to support multidisciplinary environments
Recently, a collaboration at the Center for Multidisciplinary Research on Racism (Cemfor) was debated in the media. Research on current societal issues can often lead to debate and questions being asked. Therefore, support for emerging multidisciplinary research environments is important. They often face difficult trade-offs and debates.
Calendar created from winning weather images
In connection with the Celsius jubilee in 2022, a weather photography competition started where a new winner image was chosen every month. The images have now been collected in a calendar for 2023, along with poetic descriptions of various weather phenomena.
New agreements for travel by bus and taxi
New agreements will come into force from 1 December 2022 concerning taxi bookings and chartering of buses.
The Vice-Rector who wants to open up vital academic discussion
A national debate has been under way for some time as to whether academic freedom remains intact at universities or not. Are we allowed to discuss any subject or is there a culture of silence in certain areas?
Uppsala University’s contracted photographers
A framework agreement has been in place governing external photographers used by Uppsala University since 1 December 2022.
The Nobel Lectures in Uppsala
For many years it has been a tradition to invite the new Nobel Prize laureates to Uppsala University in connection with the Nobel Prize festivities in Stockholm.
The researcher chose entrepreneurship
Most people do not go into academia because they want to become entrepreneurs. Neither did Emil Rosén, but the idea he developed during his doctoral studies was too promising to resist. “It's not that dramatic. More than anything, I'm a problem solver.”
Tips for minimising energy consumption by computers
The basic settings installed in the University’s computers minimise energy consumption. However, there are still a few things you can do to reduce the amount of energy your computer uses.
Deep down in Santa's sack
Whether you believe in Santa Claus or not, you might want to give someone a Christmas present. I've burrowed deep down into Santa's sack looking for some inspiring Christmas reads. Here are a few suggestions, as usual related to our University.
Five researchers at the University among the most cited
Five researchers from Uppsala University are on Clarivate’s “Highly Cited Researchers” list, which covers the most cited researchers worldwide.
Electronic case management simplifies study administration
The electronic case management system e-3d3 was recently introduced in the Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy. The conclusion of this project should provide significant benefits in terms of efficiency and facilitate the administration of many study administration processes.
Course developed at Uppsala University wins ENLIGHT award
The course “Innovation Game: A Summer School Applying Serious Game Design in Health Care and Education” has won the ENLIGHT Teaching and Learning Award 2022. We asked course coordinator Erik Olsson a few questions.
Call for EU Horizon Europe Research Application Support
The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF) announces a call to support preparation of research applications targeting Pillar 2 Global Challenges & European Industrial Competitiveness in the Horizon Europe program. Apply by 1 March 2023.
Ongoing phishing attack on Friday afternoon!
The security department is currently working to block phishing messages. If you have clicked on the link and entered your user details on the website, you need to change your password A immediately. Now you can once again report the phishing attempt to security@uu.se.
Christmas lights in public areas only
Due to the strained electricity supply across society, the University's position is that Christmas lighting with LED lights can be used sparingly in public areas, but not in individual offices.
Immerse yourself in equal opportunities issues at a book circle
Uppsala University Library’s equal opportunities group offers all employees and students at the University the chance to borrow pre-selected packages of books to read together.
Discovering the way to sustainable workplaces
All companies and organisations work towards healthy working environments and employees, but what determines whether a workplace succeeds? In Sweden, 432,000 people are unemployed and almost 15% of the population is on sick leave. A new research programme seeks to create a different approach to working environment issues for a sustainable working life.
Lower electricity consumption today thanks to previous investments
For several years now, and together with our building owners, the University has been making determined efforts to reduce the consumption of electricity, heating and cooling. For 2022, we expect a reduction of 5,200,000 kWh in electricity purchases for buildings.
Get out your reflectors and use bike lights
It’s time to dig out that reflector, use your bike lights and make sure you’re well visible in the dark.
20 new scholarships for researchers from Ukraine
Uppsala University will continue to grant scholarships to researchers who have moved to Sweden from Ukraine due to the war. A decision was taken recently to grant a further 20 scholarships totalling SEK 3 million. Yulia Razmetaeva was one of the first to be granted a scholarship.
Spruce pyramids in Baroque Garden to be replaced
This autumn and winter, the Baroque Garden will look a little bare. New spruce pyramids and hedges will be planted in the spring, but the old plants are being dug up this autumn.
Planning for the 550th jubilee is in full swing
The Vice-Chancellor has appointed a steering group to plan the University's 550th jubilee in 2027. If you have any ideas for the jubilee celebration, please contact the steering group.
Harassment and victimisation – theme of the Vice-Chancellor’s seminar on 14 November
On 14 November you can listen to a Vice-Chancellor’s seminar on sexual harassment and violence in academia. The seminar is based on a research study conducted by Karolinska institutet and is aimed at both employees and students.
Listen to Uppsala University's new Professors
At the grand inauguration of professors, new professors are inaugurated at Uppsala University.
Members appointed to Electoral College
All members of the Electoral College have now been appointed for the term of office until 14 October 2025.
Nominate for the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award
In spring 2022 the first recipients of the Uppsala University Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award were selected. Now it’s time again. Be part of the selection process for next year’s recipients of the award, which pays tribute to the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship that has helped shape the development of our society.
A staff association that unites the universities
Uppsala University and SLU have a joint staff association – The Academic Society – open to all employees, current and retired. Employees are welcome both to apply for membership and to suggest activities.
Studio Blåsenhus – Video and Audio Recording at the University
Studio Blåsenhus got up and running in the autumn of 2022. The studio is able to record lectures, meetings, panel discussions, podcasts, and more, as well as broadcast them live.
Interested in research and collaboration?
Uppsala University has a newsletter focused on research and collaboration, which employees can subscribe to.
A teacher focused on understanding
Kjell Staffas, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Electrical Engineering, was awarded the Distinguished Teaching Award in the area of mathematics, science and technology earlier this year.
Telephone number in emergency situations and difficult situations
You do not need to be alone in the event of an incident or imminent incident that is serious or urgent. The university has an alarm telephone number, 018-471 25 00, which is manned around the clock. When you call the alarm telephone number, you will reach the campus security guards and the standby duty officer.
Help to improve travel agency services
Participants are wanted for a preliminary study ahead of the next procurement of travel agency services – take this opportunity to have your say. Register by 11 November 2022 to take part.
Staff policy to be implemented early next year
The responses to the request for comments on the draft staff policy have now been received. Anna Borlund, Human Resources Strategist and one of the project managers of the forthcoming staff policy, explains that the University’s first staff policy is expected to be adopted in January 2023.
Order IT equipment in time for Christmas
Deliveries of IT equipment and help with installation may take a little longer before and during the coming holidays. If you need IT equipment before or right after the holidays, the order therefore needs to be placed by 5 November 2022 at the latest.
New Attractive Innovation Project Award winners announced
From an app that makes life easier for doctors to a new technique for cleaning the air inside vehicles, UU Innovation has announced four new winners of the Attractive Innovation Project Award among staff and students at Uppsala University.
Research and higher education under the microscope
Hello to you, Mikael Börjesson, Director of the Centre for Higher Education and Research as Objects of Study (HERO), which opened on 3 October 2022.
Higher education institutions collaborates for the climate
Hello Karolina Kjellberg, Environmental Director at Uppsala University and head of the University’s participation in the new national initiative: ‘Lärosätenas klimatnätverk’ [Universities’ Climate Network].
Apply for a spot in the UU Innovation Mentor Programme
Now you can apply to the UU Innovation Mentor Programme and gain new skills and networks to take your idea to the next level. Apply by 15 November 2022 for the chance to have a mentor for the spring 2023 semester.
Konsistoriet sammanträder 26 oktober
På konsistoriet den 26 oktober 2022 beslutas bland annat om riskutskott.
More solar cells on the way
Solar cells are currently being installed on building E on Campus Gotland. Work on installing the solar cells is expected to be completed in time for them to start supplying power in November 2022.
Historical discoveries as Linnaeus Garden is excavated
Unique pots, eighteenth-century porcelain and the bones of countless fish and birds: archaeologists who have been excavating part of the Linnaeus Garden have come across a wealth of exciting objects that can tell us more about the people and animals in Carl Linnaeus's life.
UNESCO report on lifelong learning
The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning has published a report on how higher education institutions around the world are contributing to lifelong learning.
Targeted fraud on the rise
Fraud using spear phishing attempts is on the increase. As always, you need to be suspicious and use your common sense. You should be particularly suspicious about any email that you are not expecting or that claims to be urgent.
30 years in the service of the realm
On 14 October 2022, employees of Uppsala University were awarded the distinction of 30 years of ‘Zealous and Devoted Service of the Realm’.
Guide to the Swedish academic system
The Young Academy of Sweden (Sveriges unga akademi) have published a guide to the Swedish academic system. The guide is useful for anyone wanting to familiarise themselves quickly with how academia works in Sweden.
Award-winning pedagogy that challenges and motivates
Thomas Nygren, Professor of History and Civics Education at the Department of Education, is one of the winners of this year’s Distinguished Teaching Award.
Don't forget your receipts!
December and January can be months that are hard on your wallet. So don’t forget to organise getting reimbursement for your expenses before Christmas!
Collaborating to build museums in developing countries
Many valuable fossils never become known to science. They either remain in the earth or find their way into private collections. These fossils could be a sustainable source of income and knowledge to local communities. To this end, Uppsala University runs a number of projects to build up palaeontology museums in other countries.
The Nobel Prize explained in 60 minutes
On the evening of Thursday 13 October 2022, everyone will get the opportunity to listen to popular scientific presentations of this year’s Nobel Prizes. Researchers from the University with expertise in each subject area will hold popular science presentations of the prizes.
Concerts in celebration of Hugo Alfvén
This year, 2022, marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of composer Hugo Alfvén. The celebrations include several concerts during October. For many years, Hugo Alfvén was Director of Music at Uppsala University.
Look out - phishing attempts in progress!
Many employees are currently receiving spam emails aimed at getting login information from you, known as phishing.
Literary autumn treats
Autumn has arrived and darkness is setting in earlier. We're staying indoors more. Here's a collection of literary treats, reading tips – salty and sweet, sour and hopefully tasty – for your pleasure. The common denominator is the connection to Uppsala University.
Marie Allen works in the real world of CSI
Marie Allen, Professor of Forensic Genetics and Programme Director of the Master's Programme in Forensic Science, is the winner of the 2022 Distinguished Teaching Award in the field of Medicine and Pharmacy.
Cleaning services without unnecessary chemicals
Eco-stations in preference to waste bins, and water instead of detergents. In recent years, Uppsala University's cleaning unit has worked hard to ensure that cleaning is more environmentally friendly. "Why should we waste money buying chemicals when we can make everything clean and fresh just using water?" asks Gun Ekman, head of unit at the Buildings Division.
Grants for Publications autumn 2022
Apply for grants for publications from AUU, and Vilhelm Ekman University Foundation.
Plain language help for writing clearly in Swedish
Do you need help getting started with writing plain Swedish language or assessing a text you have written? Then the plain language help may be just for you.
Distinguished Teaching Award winner wants to see Aha! moments
Terry Hartig, Professor of Environmental Psychology at the Department of Psychology and the Institute for Housing and Urban Research (IBF), is one of this year’s Distinguished Teaching Award winners at Uppsala University. Long perspectives on life and a genuine belief in the shared learning process are some of the ingredients in his recipe for success.
The library is switching to a new search and loan system
The University Library is switching to a new search and loan system on 1 November. This will impact some of the services. The library will be open as normal. The search tool on the library’s website will be available for searching and for accessing electronic resources.
Information security on tour
In October 2022, the information security coordinators will visit several campus areas at the University. Do take the opportunity to talk to them about issues you’ve been wondering about – or issues you didn't even know you needed to talk about.
Public authorities to save electricity
The government has ordered authorities with ten or more employees to save electricity. Discussions are currently in progress regarding general ways in which the University can save electricity. All employees can already start helping in small ways.
Mindfulness and stress management course
In spring 2023 the course ‘Mindfulness-Based Stress Management’ (7.5 credits) will be offered at Uppsala University. The deadline for applications is 17 October 2022.
UU Innovation Mentor Programme provides additional support to ten researchers
The UU Innovation Mentor Programme matches doctoral students and researchers with experienced mentors working outside academia. A new round has just started and all participants met with their mentors at the kick-off meeting to discover what awaits.
Theft of passwords
During the night of both Thursday 22 and Friday 23 September 2022, several employees had their passwords stolen. Work is currently underway to minimise the damage.
Avoid using work emails for private purposes
The University regularly releases email logs and email messages upon request and following legal review. Employees should therefore avoid using their work emails for private correspondence.
Society for history enthusiasts
The Society for University and Student History is open to anyone who is interested. Every semester, the Society holds informal lectures with different speakers to delve into the history of the University and its students under relaxed conditions.
On the University's anniversary, a multitudeof prizes and medals
Each year, Uppsala University awards prizes, awards and medals to those who have furthered research, education or development at the University. This will be done on 7 October 2022, when the University celebrates its anniversary (namely, its 545th).
The National Centre for Knowledge on Men’s Violence Against Women to strengthen its research profile
The National Centre for Knowledge on Men’s Violence Against Women (NCK) at Uppsala University and Uppsala University Hospital is now moving to enhance its research profile. A new professorship is being appointed and two researcher positions have been created. In connection with this, the centre has been moved closer to the Department of Women's and Children's Health.
Good information on the Staff Portal – but hard to find
The information provided on the Staff Portal is good and sufficient in scope, but it is hard to find. This leads to many people shying away from using the portal and using other channels to obtain information instead – in particular via email.
Staff party to return
The staff party will not be held in 2022, but the plan is for it to return next year. To make room for more employees, possible new formats for the staff party are currently under consideration.
Konsistoriet sammanträder 21 september
På konsistoriet den 21 september 2022 beslutas bland annat om pristagare för Björkénska priset.
Problems with travel agency services
For some time now, there have been delays at Lingmerths, the University’s contracted supplier of travel agency services. They are having difficulty recruiting experienced travel bookers, a situation that turns out to be affecting the entire industry. They are now recruiting new staff on an ongoing basis to be able to provide a satisfactory service again.
Apply for a copying grant
Take the opportunity to apply for the copying grant from the The Swedish Association of Educational Writers if you have written course literature or learning materials. Apply by 15 October 2022.
New inspector equitandi stimulates the brain with active equestrian life
Hello there, Jonas Bergquist, MD and Professor of Analytical Chemistry and Neurochemistry. You have been appointed inspector equitandi as of 2023.
Funding for courses on the theme of sustainable cities
ENLIGHT has allocated funds for the development or adaptation of existing courses and for the operation of courses. Expression of interest must be submitted by 18 October 2022.
Alumnus of the Year: “Humanities students also need a dose of life science”
Under the original plan, the role of national vaccination coordinator would have already been completed. But with a virus that evades both immune system defences and vaccines, Richard Bergström's coordinating efforts are still needed. He is now being named Uppsala University's Alumnus of the Year for 2022.
Register for SASUF conference
SASUF conference focusing on six sustainable development goals from the UN and Agenda 2030 respectively will take place 19-223 September 2022. Registration by 16 September 2022.
Hjärnäpplet award goes to Johan Elf and Özden Baltekin
In just 30 minutes, their test can determine which antibiotic is required to treat a urinary tract infection. Johan Elf and Özden Baltekin are recognised for their innovation, which will help reduce antibiotic resistance and advance personalised care.
Don't forget to close the windows!
This summer there have been problems with windows that employees forgot to close after the working day.
Initiation Grants for cooperation with India
STINT has announced funds to start up academic collaborations with partners in India. Apply by 8 November 2022.
Nominate Electoral College members representing ‘other employees’
Staff members in the category ‘other employees’ can now nominate Electoral College members for the period 15 October 2022 – 14 October 2025.
9 September: Betty Pettersson Anniversary
This year marks 150 years since Betty Pettersson busted through a glass ceiling to become Sweden's first female university student. On the afternoon of 9 September 2022, her achievement will be celebrated with an anniversary programme open to all interested parties.
Discover the diversity of Uppsala University on Culture Night
This year’s Culture Night will be held on 10 September. As always, it is an opportunity to discover the many well-known treasures and hidden gems that are integral to the activities and history of Uppsala University. You can find a few examples of what’s going on here.
Vice-Chancellor Anders Hagfeldt reported for research misconduct
A complaint sent to the National Board for Assessment of Research Misconduct has presented suspicions of research misconduct against the Vice-Chancellor of Uppsala University, Anders Hagfeldt. The complainant asserts that at least two of the illustrations in a scholarly article published earlier this year contain manipulated images.
Selection group for the new Electoral College appointed
Following nominations and proposals, the University Director has appointed the group that will select the "other employees" of the Electoral College.
Uppsala University ranked as second best in Sweden
Uppsala University has dropped eleven places from last year and is now 89th in the international Academic Ranking of World Universities 2022, also known as the “Shanghai Ranking”. Uppsala University has been ranked as Sweden’s second best university, behind Karolinska Institutet which takes 41st place. The University of Copenhagen is Scandinavia’s best university and ranks 39th.
Uppsala University scholarships autumn 2022
The scholarship application, autumn term 2022, will be open until 7 September.
Elly Griffiths to give this year’s Adam Helms Lecture on our love affair with crime
Crime fiction is a popular literary genre across the globe, and Sweden is no exception. But how did we come to be so enamoured of fictional crimes, anyway? This is a question that author Elly Griffiths, the pen name of Domenica de Rosa, will address in the Adam Helms Lecture ‘Murder most lucrative: How we fell in love with crime’ in the University Main Building on the evening of Wednesday 21 September. The lecture will be held in English.
Apply for a travel grant from ENLIGHT
Early career researchers and PhD students can apply for Enlight travel and mobility grants. The deadline for applications is 1 October 2022.
Apply for equal opportunities funding 2022
It is time for this year’s announcement for equal opportunities funding. The last day to apply is 5 October.
Go on an exchange to a university outside the EU
You can apply for funds for staff exchanges with universities outside the EU via Erasmus+. The application period runs from 15 September to 15 October 2022.
Participate in Research and Innovation week in Japan
Researchers and PhD-students have the opportunity to apply for a travel grant for the Research and Innovation Week in Japan in November. The call is part of the MIRAI 2.0 collaborative project, which also plans to launch a call for collaborative projects.
Alumni relations provide support and information
Over 28,000 alumni in more than 145 countries around the world: that is the Uppsala University alumni network. All alumni have previously studied or worked at our university.
Admissions statistics for the autumn semester 2022
Admissions for the autumn semester 2022 are now complete. A total of 50,795 students have been admitted to programmes at Uppsala University, a reduction by 3.1 per cent compared to the autumn semester 2021, when 52,402 were admitted. Campus Gotland has 5,564 admissions, a reduction by 14.3 per cent compared to the autumn semester 2021, when the number of admissions was 6,489.
Nominate course or programme for a pedagogical award
Employees and students can nominate courses or programmes for a pedagogical award within the Enlight network. Submit your nomination by 9 September 2022.
Uppsala University new national coordinator for MOOCs
As part of the Swedish Government’s initiative to develop skills to meet the challenge of climate change, nine Swedish higher education institutions have been granted funds to develop Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) to support society’s climate transition. Uppsala University has been appointed national coordinator and courses are due to begin during 2022.
Har ni ett evenemang på gång till Kulturnatten?
Uppsala universitet kommer att marknadsföra universitetets samlade utbud inför Kulturnatten den 10 september 2022. Men för det krävs att alla som gör ett evenemang själva publicerar dem i UU:s kalendarium.
Continued support for Ergo
Uppsala University will continue to support the publication of the student magazine Ergo for another three years.
Apply for the L'Oréal-Unesco For Women in Science Prize 2023
You can now apply for the L'Oréal-Unesco For Women in Science Prize. Apply by 27 September 2022.
The EU invests in culture and creative industries
Following a decision by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), Uppsala University will be participating as a leading partner in the consortium that will advance the EU's new investment in culture and creative industries.
Summer is here!
It has been an exciting and different spring. Many events that were cancelled during the pandemic could take place in the past few months. In many ways, we have experienced the University afresh as we have made the transition back from online to in-person. It has been fun and intense.
Upcoming call for grant for centre of excellence
The Swedish Research Council's call for grant for centre of excellence will open on 21 September 2022.
Call for proposals: collaboration in the humanities, social sciences and data-driven life sciences
Wasp-HS and Data-Driven Life Science (DDLS) have launched a joint call for collaborations between the humanities, social sciences and data-driven life sciences. Apply by 1 September 2022.
New Member of the University Board
Björn Eriksson, generaldirektör för Läkemedelsverket, is a new Member of the University Board from 13 June 2022. He is replacing Johan Söderström.
New project mobilises for sustainable future
One of Uppsala University’s true strengths is that it is a complete university with expertise in many areas. On the initiative of the Vice-Chancellor, the ‘Hållbar framtid’ (‘Sustainable future’) project is being launched to find new intersections that will hone the University’s ability to collaborate broadly and solve acute and long-term social challenges.
The art of renovating a floor
COLUMN. The floor of the Botanical Garden's Orangery has recently been renovated. This may sound like a rather small and simple project little worth noting. But it illustrates the diversity of the University's activities.
Tips on TV series
You haven't missed your colleagues' tips on TV series, have you?
Emergency phone numbers
The university has an emergency phone number that is permanently manned. You can call it when something serious has happened that does not require you to call SOS Alarm.
Enjoy the University's Summer Exhibitions
Uppsala University is hosting a variety of exhibitions during the summer. Everything from artists' paintings of Sweden's national flower, to maternity care and hieroglyphs.
New national hotel procurements as of 1 July 2022
There is a great demand for hotels in both Uppsala and Visby among staff and guests. The Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency (Kammarkollegiet) will publish the new hotel agreements on 1 July.
User Survey and External Review of IT
It has now been just over two years since the new division for University IT Services was established. This past spring, as part of the ongoing transformation, the division carried out a user survey regarding IT at the University. At the same time, an external review of the work to establish the new division was conducted.
Konsistoriet sammanträder
Viktiga frågor på konsistoriet den 14 juni 2022 är bland annat verksamhetsplan för 2023 och pristagare för Oscarspriset.
Mixed results in new world ranking
QS World University Rankings has released this year's list of the world's best universities. Uppsala University has fallen four places, from 124 to 128. At the same time, the University has improved its rankings in student-teacher ratio, international staff and international students.
Handle information securely
Unfortunately, many people attempt to use the internet to access data, spread false information or swindle users out of money. With a little common sense, however, you can significantly reduce these risks.
Sweden's most beautiful garage
Without having conducted a more detailed survey, it can be stated that Ulf Troedsson, who lives just outside Enköping, has Sweden's most beautiful garage. At least if you ask the University Library. The garage is decorated to emulate the book hall at Carolina Rediviva.
Donations from employees
In the spring of 2022, the University received two donations from former employees for scholarships and funding for students and researchers.
Elaborated proposal for quality-based resource allocation
Formas, Forte, the Swedish Research Council and Vinnova have presented a further development of their proposal for a model for quality-based resource allocation, which was first presented in 2021.
Contribute to Enlight teaching and learning conference
The European network ENLIGHT hosts a teaching and learning conference on 16-18 November in Göttingen. Teachers from Uppsala University are welcome to propose conference papers by 20 June 2022.
Forestry under investigation
Uppsala University and Uppsala University Foundations Management of Estates and Funds (UAF) are being criticised in the media as well as internally for how the latter is managing its forest holdings. For this reason, an investigation is currently under way into how forestry should be managed in the future. We have interviewed the chair of the University Board, Anne Ramberg, in connection with the story.
Double Doctoral Degree Conferment ceremonies in May
On 18 and 25 May, it was finally time for the Doctoral Degree Conferment ceremony in the auditorium, after a long break due to the pandemic. The winter’s postponed graduation ceremony took place on 18 May and then one week later, on 25 May, it was time for the spring ceremony.
2022 pedagogy prizewinners nominated
This year’s pedagogy prizewinner at Uppsala University teaches courses related to theology, psychology, forensic science and electronics. The free pedagogy prize this year has the theme “The critical approach in a polarised world” and is awarded to Professor Thomas Nygren of the Department of Pedagogy, Didactics and Educational Studies.
Historical patents now searchable for everyone
Now it is easier to research the history of innovation in Sweden. All patents that were granted in Sweden from 1746 to 1945 have been digitalised and gathered into a searchable database – Historical Swedish patents – in a collaboration between the Swedish Intellectual Property Office (PRV) and Uppsala University. The search engine was inaugurated on 20 May by Vice-Chancellor Anders Hagfeldt and PRV’s Director General Peter Strömbäck.
Eight Uppsala University research projects on IVA 100 List
The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) has announced its 100 List 2022. The theme for the list is technology in the service of humankind and the chosen projects are all deemed to be ready for utilisation in the immediate future. Eight of the 70 projects on the list are being conducted at Uppsala University.
Measures are needed to reduce bullying and sexual harassment
A national survey has been conducted to determine how common gender-based vulnerability and sexual harassment are in academia. Generally speaking the result for Uppsala University is comparable to the survey’s national average. However, female doctoral students at Uppsala University report a higher level of bullying than the national average.
Recommended summer books
Summer is approaching and with it, for most of us, a well-deserved break. Perhaps the extra time off will give us a little more time for literature and reading. The editors have compiled a list of books whose authors are linked to our university in one or more ways.
Call for participation in the ACCESS Forum in Chile
The ACCESS forum “Reconnecting for a Sustainable Future” will take place on 7-11 November 2022 in Punta Arenas, Chile and offers a unique opportunity for the academic communities from all disciplines in both countries to meet, connect and share experiences.
Spare a thought for all blood donors and become one yourself
Every year on 14 June, countries all over the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day, an initiative by the World Health Organization (WHO). So, how better to mark the date than to spare a thought for all blood donors and register as a blood donor yourself?
Contribute to the Student Health Services' Mental Health Week
Karolin Eriksson and Charlotte Hertzberg are health educators at the Student Health Services and are currently looking for contributors to Mental Health Week, 10–14 October. We spoke with them about the theme week, which will be held this autumn for the second time to draw attention to mental health and well-being.
Building 10 at New Ångström inaugurated
The official inauguration of Building 10 at the New Ångström Laboratory with ribbon cutting by Crown Princess Victoria was held on 13 May. “With its fantastic flexible classrooms and modern lab rooms, I’d like to say that this facility is almost unique in Europe,” said Johan Tysk, Vice-rector of the Disciplinary Domain of Science and Technology.
New Ångström will inspire creativity and an inter-disciplinary approach
The intention, with various types of places to meet, art works made of concrete and pendulum experiments, is that the new Ångström will inspire students and researchers to meet and come up with new ideas.
Update to Uppsala University’s visual guidelines
The updated visual guidelines apply to communications such as PowerPoint templates and to the use of fonts and the University logo. They are a simplification of the previous guidelines.
Use Research Professional to find funding
Uppsala University subscribes to the Research Professional database of research funding opportunities. You can set up a personalised search and automatically receive alerts when new funding opportunities arise.
Military exercises around Uppsala starting on 16 May
In the second half of May, two pre-planned military exercises will be taking place around Uppsala.
Award-winning internationalisation at home promotes inclusion and sustainability
Hello there, Nadina Laurent, director of studies at the Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences. You and your colleagues have received a prestigious award for your work in the Speech and Language Pathology Programme. Could you tell us about the prize?
Nominate for award for student representation
Uppsala Student Union invites nominations for student representation. Nominate by 23 May 2022.
A mixed picture for the university’s development in 2021
Reviewing the university’s development in 2021 can be summarised as both positive development and contradictory or difficult to assess development.
What’s your favourite TV series?
Many say that the TV series Succession is phenomenal – but that’s running on HBO Max, a paid streaming service, so I haven’t seen it. Personally, I like all the British series that SVT makes available regularly. Do you have a favourite series that you follow?
Previa changes name to Falck
Uppsala University's occupational health provider, Previa, is changing its name and will in future operate under the name Falck. The name change will begin in April 2022, and will be fully implemented by 1 January 2023.
Vice-Chancellor’s podcast on nuclear disarmament
In episode five of the Vice-Chancellor’s podcast series, Erik Melander, Professor at the Department of Peace and Conflict Research, talks about his views on the nuclear threat, the balance of terror and working for peace.
HR-nytt 2/22
Ur innehållet: Ändringar i LAS – Utbildningar – Previa byter namn – Tiimersättningsärenden – Påminnelse att skicka in underlag för undantag schablonsemester – Förhandlingsuppehåll i sommar
“Without Otto Zdansky, this museum in Uppsala wouldn’t have existed”
Hello, Jan Ove R. Ebbestad, Curator of the Museum of Evolution. You and Jan Romgard co-wrote the book Otto Zdansky: The scientist who discovered Peking Man and explored China’s fossil past, about the palaeontologist Otto Zdansky, who discovered Peking Man.
Campus Gotland’s new climate-smart lecture hall
Campus Gotland now has a new climate-smart, student-centred lecture hall. As one of Campus Gotland’s most important profile and focus areas, sustainability has naturally permeated the entire project. The aim is for the lecture hall to achieve net zero emission.
What do you think of the Staff Portal?
All employees and others engaged at the University now have a chance to say what they think about the Staff Portal by answering a survey that is being sent out by email. The deadline for responding is 12 May 2022.
Running of the Falls is back in all its glory
On 30 April, it is once again time for over one hundred rafts to set off on the Fyris River. This will be the first full-scale Running of the Falls event for two years – and the storehouse is crammed with building materials. “We have increased the number of rafts from 120 to 130,” says Emmy Sköld, project manager for the Running of the Falls.
Apply for Strategic mobility
The Foundation for Strategic Research has announced funding for researchers who wish to work in another sector for a limited period of time.
Time for wellness challenge Hittaut
Uppsala University's wellness challenge Hittaut will continue in 2022. Take the opportunity to enjoy beautiful natural surroundings while getting some exercise and taking on the challenge with colleagues.
Konsistoriet sammanträder den 28 april
Viktiga frågor på konsistoriet den 28 april 2022 är internrevisionens rapporter om samverkan mellan universitetet och forskningsnära företag respektive institutionsgranskning. Verksamhetsplanen för 2023 kommer också att diskuteras.
Uniform to Work Day
Each year, the Swedish Armed Forces Home Guard celebrates Uniform to Work Day.
Contribute to the University’s upcoming staff policy
Take the opportunity to have your say on a first draft of the staff policy on 18 May. It’s important that as many employees as possible contribute their thoughts and opinions during this work.
SASUF workshops for exchanges between Sweden and South Africa
You’re invited to propose workshops for the fourth research and innovation week as part of the South Africa – Sweden University Forum (SASUF). Register no later than 21 August 2022.
Develop the alumni activities
Help develop alumni activities at Uppsala University by completing a survey. The survey is open until 31 May 2022.
What are your plans for Walpurgis Eve?
Following a two-year intermission, traditional Walpurgis Eve celebrations are about to make a comeback in Uppsala. But Walpurgis Eve is different for everyone. What is yours usually like?
Updated Guidelines for human remains
Uppsala University holds human remains in various forms in its museum collections. The guidelines for the handling of these remains have recently been updated.
Phishing with Ukraine as the topic
Watch out for emails that try to trick you out of personal information using Ukraine as the topic.
Uppsala offers refuge to scholars from Ukraine
Uppsala University will award scholarships to a total value of SEK 3 million to scholars from Ukraine. The funding will provide 20 scholarships worth SEK 150,000 each, for stays of five months at Uppsala University.
Participate in the SANORD conference
You’re invited to propose abstracts for the Southern African-Nordic Centre conference in South Africa 5–7 December 2022. The call is open until 31 May 2022.
Apply for funding for gender mainstreaming
Employees and students can apply for funding for gender mainstreaming projects. The last date for applications is 9 May 2022.
Theme week in Science and Technology
In connection with the inauguration of the new Ångström Laboratory, we welcome everyone interested to a theme week in Science and Technology between 16-20 May.
Launch of Uppsala University’s Research Handbook
Last week, Uppsala University’s Research Handbook was launched. It is the culmination of a project that has been going on for about a year and that will make life a little easier for the university’s researchers.
Lock your computer when you leave it unattended
Don’t forget to lock your computer when you leave it unattended. Locking your computer saves power as well as protecting your work and the University’s computer systems.
Sight set on new treatment for COVID-19
Hello there… Jens Carlsson, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology and one of the researchers behind a promising new molecule for a drug to combat coronavirus.
University House rent-free until 31 December 2022
Previous decisions on free rental of spaces in University House for teaching and examinations have been extended until the end of December 2022.
It’s high time to nominate for the innovation prize ‘Hjärnäpplet’
Take this opportunity to nominate a colleague who has helped translate valuable knowledge into an innovation that has sustainable benefits to society. Nominations must be received no later than 24 April 2022.
UU Innovation Mentor Programme open for application
Applications are now being accepted for the UU Innovation Mentor Programme for doctoral students and researchers interested in getting an extra boost in their utilisation projects. Apply by 30 April for the opportunity to be awarded a place in the programme for the autumn semester 2022.
Apply for internal funding for initiation projects within ENLIGHT
Uppsala University launches a call for initiation research projects within ENLIGHT. Each project will connect researchers from UU with a minimum of one other ENLIGHT partner university and minimum one external partner. Apply by 30 May 2022.
Call for projects on sustainable energy
The Swedish Energy Agency has announced funding for projects that contribute to learning and change in the direction of sustainable energy. Apply by 31 August, 2022 (application period extended).
Innovation prize with many dimensions
The “Hjärnäpplet” Innovation Prize was first developed to reward materials researchers with sustainable business ideas. Now it rewards all kinds of innovation at Uppsala University, and does so with plenty of built-in symbolism. Former researcher Richard Karmhag is responsible for the design.
Important survey to all on perceived service of IT services
In the beginning of next week (week 11) a user survey will be sent out in the form of a questionnaire addressed to all employees and other people actively engaged at the University. The sender will be Uppsala universitet/Quicksearch and Universitetsgemensam_IT@mail.quicksearch.se and we would like to emphasis this is not a case of spam or phishing.
Strong women in literature
8 March is International Women’s Day, a kind of apolitical day of commemoration, according to Wikipedia. Some countries choose to celebrate women more generally on this day. Elsewhere, it is a day to focus on women’s ongoing battle for equal rights. In honour of this day, the Staff Portal editorial team have searched for and found a number of strong women in the field of literature with links to the University.
46 women added to network for excellent research
AcademiaNet is a European database that features excellent female researchers. The Swedish Research Council has nominated 276 Swedish women to the database, including 46 researchers from Uppsala University. We have interviewed three of these researchers.
Film about Sweden’s first female university student
This year it is 150 years since the first woman, Betty Petterson, was enrolled at a Swedish university. Betty Petterson from Gotland studied linguistics and modern literature at Uppsala University.
Apply for funding to initiate collaboration with an external partner
It’s time to apply for Verification for collaboration (VFS in Swedish), an initiative by Uppsala University to support collaborative research between the University’s researchers and external organisations in order to help getting the research utilised in practice.
Useful knowledge to realise the value of research results
Three questions to Arindam De Tarafder, PhD student in the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology who took UU Innovation’s postgraduate course on intellectual property in research in the fall of 2021. A new round of the course starts on 23 March, and registration is open until 15 March.
To all members of staff at Uppsala University
The invasion of Ukraine is truly appalling. Fear and anxiety are proliferating and none of us is left untouched. Some of us know people directly affected, some have friends or family whose lives have been turned upside down overnight. The refugee flows are swelling and no end to the conflict is yet in sight.
Grants for Publications 2022
Apply for grants for publications from AUU, and Vilhelm Ekman University Foundation.
Minister for Education on the situation in Ukraine
At a press conference on 2 March, Minister for Education Anna Ekström and the Swedish Government have called for a cessation of contacts with Russian and Belarusian state institutions.
Test of Sweden’s outdoor warning system
On Monday 7 March at 15:00 there will be a test of Sweden’s siren warning system.
Online source evaluation important in wartime
Hello there Thomas Nygren, member of the EU’s expert group on fake news and online disinformation and professor at the Department of Education.
Nominate for a new innovation and entrepreneurship award
In spring 2022 we will choose the first winner of the Uppsala University Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award.