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Each year, Uppsala University awards prizes, awards and medals to those who have furthered research, education or development att Uppsala University. In 2023, this will be done with pomp on 9 October when the University celebrates its birthday (namely, its 546th).
Open science is a way of creating openness in all parts of research, for example through advance registration, open code and open data. ‘Open Science Uppsala’ is a local network in which anyone can take part and discuss that very area: open science.
The University's practical fire protection training course allows you to try putting out fires using a fire extinguisher.
Apply for grants for publications from AUU, and Vilhelm Ekman University Foundation.
In an opinion piece in Svenska Dagbladet on 16 September 2023, the chairs of the governing boards of the University of Gothenburg, Stockholm University and Uppsala University argue that Akademiska Hus should not be required to operate at a profit.
You could test roundnet and padel on 20 September, sign up a team for a league during the autumn or try working out on Campus 1477 for one week free of charge.
The Campus Gotland Board decided on 14 September 2023 to propose to the Vice-Chancellor that he appoint Jenny Helin, Associate Professor at the Department of Business Studies, to the position of Adviser to the Vice-Chancellor on Campus Gotland.
På konsistoriet den 20 september 2023 informeras bland annat om i inspelet till regeringens forsknings- och innovationspolitik.
Morteza Aramesh of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Christan Glaser of the Department of Physics and Astronomy have been awarded European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grants, which are awarded to talented early-career scientist who have already produced excellent supervised work.
The case concerns suspicions of manipulated images in a scholarly article published in 2022. The National Board for Assessment of Research Misconduct has now cleared Vice-Chancellor Anders Hagfeldt of any suspicion.
Do you have any clever tips on how to make your life and work run that little bit more smoothly? Anything you do to make your life easier and that could benefit others?
In August 2018, the bioprocess facility Testa Center was officially opened at what was then GE Healthcare’s facility in Uppsala. Since then, researchers and students at Uppsala University have been able to use the Center for research projects and laboratory-based courses. “The partnership has been very worthwhile,” says Margareta Krabbe, coordinator for the Faculty of Science and Technology at Testa Center and senior lecturer in biology education.
The Royal Society of Sciences at Uppsala has awarded the Thuréus Prize to three outstanding Uppsala researchers, all of whom will receive a prize sum of SEK 100,00: Paul Barklem, Mattias Jakobsson and André Teixeira.
Employees, students and organisations/associations at Uppsala University are welcome to apply for funding for activities that promote equal opportunities at the University.
Kajsa Kramming, test designer at the Department of Education, has written a Climate Guide for the University with concrete advice on getting started with climate action in the departments.
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has released a report analysing the research basis of higher education. The report proposes a four-point action programme.
In September 2023, Formas will open an emergency call on extreme weather. The call is open to researchers from all disciplines. Apply by 19 October 2023.
The European Research Council, or ERC, announces calls for major research funding every year. The calls are open to researchers from all disciplinary domains.
At the request of the Government, the Swedish Agency for Public Management has produced an introductory online course for new employees in the public sector.
Language researcher Josefin Lindgren and pharmaceutical researcher Elin Svensson are the recipients of this year’s Oscar Prize for young researchers at Uppsala University. Josefin Lindgren conducts research into children’s linguistic development while Elin Svensson researches treatments to combat tuberculosis.
The security situation in Sweden has deteriorated. In this new situation, Uppsala University is following the Swedish government’s recommendations and maintaining close contact with relevant authorities.
Hello Madelene Rönnberg, Study and Career Counsellor at the University Administration. More content will be added to the University’s career portal – not least the international range – and will be made available to alumni and employees.
Uppsala University has climbed seven places from 89 to 82 in the international Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), also known as the Shanghai Ranking. This means Uppsala University has taken second place in Sweden behind Karolinska Institutet.
There are currently many attempts at fraud being registered via the practice of phishing. Phishing involves fraudsters attempting to trick people out of their login details using various methods.
This autumn's riding grants and the general scholarships open for applications.
During the summer, the University was targeted by a hacker attack. Information from two of the University’s IT systems has been shared on the internet. Steps have been taken to secure the University’s IT environment and individuals affected have been contacted. Article updated with FAQ in the fact box 21 August 2023.
THE VICE-CHANCELLOR’S BLOG. The Government's change in the Swedish Research Council's appropriation directions is a major blow to successful and important research, to our international collaborations and to Sweden as a research nation. This will ultimately have a negative impact on our competitiveness and growth, writes Vice-Chancellor Anders Hagfeldt in the Vice-Chancellor's Blog.
A European declaration on how society can maximise the benefits of research data and how the transition to open science should be promoted was presented on 20 June 2023.
Vice-Chancellor Anders Hagfeldt has been appointed to the Government’s Advisory Committee for Research from 1 September 2023 until 30 September 2024.
STINT announces the opportunity to apply for an international postdoc. Apply by 15 september 2023.
The total number of admissions to Uppsala University amounted to 62,068. Of those, 6,657 were for courses on Campus Gotland. Such were the results of the first round of admissions for the autumn semester.
The European Commission has published the selection results of the 2023 Erasmus+ call for proposals for European Universities. ENLIGHT, now consisting of 10 universities from 10 European countries, is among the 30 selected alliances and will receive 14.4 million € for the next four years.
Professor Åke Lundqvist, who had been charged with violating the Ethical Review Act concerning COVID-19 testing on people in a housing association during the pandemic, has been acquitted by the district court.
Dan I Andersson, Professor of Medical Biology, and Lena Claesson-Welsh, Professor at the Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology, are the joint recipients of the 2023 Björkén Prize. The prize is one of Uppsala University’s top scholarly awards for outstanding research.
Uppsala has climbed 23 places, from 128 to 105, in the latest edition of the QS World University Rankings. This result is partly explained by high scores in sustainability and international research network.
A summer greeting to all university staff from Vice-Chancellor Anders Hagfeldt.
The Uppsala University Board considers the government’s decision to shorten the term of office for external board members to be remarkable. It sends a worrying signal about increased political control and intervention in the autonomy of higher education institutions.
In February 2023, the Vice-Chancellor decided that Uppsala University should report on its work on environmental management. Our work on environmental management is submitted to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, which is a requirement of the Environmental Management in State Agencies Ordinance.
Uppsala University is participating in four new research clusters bringing together universities in Africa and the EU. The research clusters are intended to build up equitable, interdisciplinary research collaborations that address urgent global societal challenges.
På konsistoriet den 20 juni 2023 planeras beslut om bland annat verksamhetsplan för 2024.
Editorial Services called for suggestions and ideas about how to solve the problem of the many people who register for an event but then don’t show up for it. Some 30 employees then contacted Editorial Services with a range of opinions, ideas and suggestions.
The response to the question of what we can do about the problem of many no-shows to events that Editorial Services raised in an article on 12 May 2023 has been quite impressive. While no ‘silver bullet’ solution has been found, we received quite a number of thoughtful suggestions and opinions.
The University is arranging more than 40 seminars during Almedalen Week in Visby in summer 2023. Even if you can’t be there, you can follow the programme. Most of the University’s events will be streamed or recorded for viewing after the event.
Tuesday 13 June saw the launch of the University's new external website, www.uu.se. The launch is an important step towards a cohesive University website that will provide an improved experience for students, staff and other visitors.
The Matariki Network announces a call for seed funding to develop stronger relationships in globally relevant research areas. Apply by 8 December 2023.
During the spring, around 80 Ukrainian university teachers have had the chance to take a course on online teaching and learning from Uppsala University. The hope is to give them new perspectives on distance education and to offer a forum in which they can focus on their role as academics and forget the war for a few hours.
Demands and traffic on the University’s wireless network has increased dramatically over a short period of time. Along with the wide variation in the University’s network infrastructure, this rapid development places high demands on the wireless network.
The new organisational model at Campus Gotland is now in place, as from 7 June 2023. The remaining step is to appoint an Adviser to the Vice-Chancellor, based on the call for applications this spring.
Holidays and the summer are fast approaching. And that means more time to read books, hopefully. Here are some reading tips from the editors. As usual, the authors are affiliated with Uppsala University.
University Director Caroline Sjöberg tasked an external analyst with reviewing how research and collaboration support can be reinforced at Uppsala University. The inquiry has now been submitted to the Director and further work is under way.
In September, the University will be changing the bank it uses for salary payments – from Nordea to Danske Bank. Consequently, in order to receive their pay without delay, all employees on the University’s payroll need to register the bank account into which their salary should be paid in good time.
On 1 July 2023, a new Biobank Act(2023:38) will enter into force, replacing the current Biobank Act (2002:297).
Application deadline 9 June 2023.
Uppsala University Invest AB and Uppsala University Innovation are announcing a call for start-up capital and a start-up package for research-based business ideas from across the University. Apply by 30 June 2023.
Did you know that Uppsala University has its own wine? Vinum Universitatis is its name, and it is served at academic ceremonies at the castle and to guests in the Vice-Chancellor’s suite.
On 23 May 2023, the Vice-Chancellor approved the appointment of Johan Tysk as Adviser to the Vice-Chancellor on external relations from mid-2023.
The winners of this year’s Uppsala University Distinguished Teaching Awards in Religious Studies, Business Studies, Paediatrics and Chemistry. This year, the Free Distinguished Teaching Award on the theme “Creative teaching” is awarded to Karen Brounéus at the Department of Peace and Conflict Research.
The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science has advertised a opportunity for a post-doctoral research stay in Japan. Application deadline is 30 June 2023.
In December this year, David Håkansson will become a member of the Swedish Academy. As professor and researcher in linguistics at Uppsala University, he is keen to enhance efforts to promote the Swedish language.
The University’s supercomputer centre UPPMAX has been up and running for 20 years and today it is a valuable resource for researchers, teaching staff and students alike. “Students get captivated and gain a different perspective on their chemistry studies than what they are used to,” says lecturer and theoretical chemist Chao Zhang.
EIT Culture & Creativity releases its first open Calls for Proposals.
The University’s Spring Conferment Ceremony for new doctoral graduates will take place on Friday 26 May 2023. The degree ceremony in the Grand Auditorium will be accompanied by cannon salutes. Please spread the word about the cannon salutes so that as many people as possible are prepared for the noise.
Four current and former employees of Uppsala University are to receive the Elder Gustaf Adolf Medal for valuable services.
Data indicates that many employees sign up for various events but then choose not to come. Of course, dropouts from events are not a new issue, but it is now so widespread that it has become a problem.
The Vice-Chancellor has now approved the call for applications for the position of Adviser to the Vice-Chancellor for Campus Gotland. The position will last for three years at 50% of a full-time position and requires the holder to work principally on site in Visby.
On 10 May 2023, employees of Uppsala University were awarded the distinction of 30 years of ‘Zealous and Devoted Service of the Realm’.
What gives rise to stars and black holes? How many worlds are there? Which mechanisms impair our health? Together, humanity and science may be able to answer these questions at a “Science Fika” – coffee and science session – at Uppsala City Library.
As the current vice-rectors and deputy vice-rectors reach the end of their term of office at the end of June 2023, the Vice-Chancellor has appointed office holders for the next three-year period.
From 1 May 2023, the University Board (Konsistoriet) will have a number of new members. (Update in the article 4 May 2023.)
The Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF) announces funding for industrial postdocs. Apply by 12 September 2023.
Between 2020 and 2022, a climate pot of SEK 2 million was allocated by the Vice-Chancellor. Uppsala Multidisciplinary Centre for Advanced Computational Science (Uppmax) received some of this money in 2022 to dynamically adapt electricity consumption in its computer hall. Work is now under way in collaboration with Akademiska Hus.
Uppsala University hosts a WHO Collaborating Centre on Migration and Health Data and Evidence, which works to integrate scientific evidence into decision-making processes and practices.
Uppsala Municipality is working towards the award of the title European Capital of Culture 2029 by the European Commission. Uppsala University is collaborating with the municipality to support the application.
ENLIGHT has announced funding for staff from Uppsala University who participate as speakers at the ENLIGHT Teaching & Learning Conference in Bordeaux, France, 11-13 October 2023.
The Foundation for Strategic Research has announced funding for researchers who wish to work in another sector for a limited period of time. Apply by 5 September 2023.
På konsistoriet den 20 april 2023 planeras beslut om bland annat internrevisioner.
On Wednesday 19 April, employees who are Home Guard soldiers are allowed to wear their uniforms at work.
All employees are entitled to spend one working hour per week on wellness activities. The wellness hour, as it is known, is important for recovery and for ensuring good health.
Almedalen Week is one of the world’s largest open meeting places to discuss social issues. Its strength lies in the interaction between people with different perspectives, and the University will take part as usual both through its own events and those of others.
The Student Health Service offers training for student-facing staff in first aid for mental health. Health educators Karolin Eriksson and Charlotte Hertzberg call this “mental health CPR”.
New agreements for proofreading and translation from 3 April 2023.
The recent evaluation of the clinical research from the Swedish Research Council (VR) shows that ALF Region Uppsala – Region Uppsala and Uppsala University – has a leading position in Sweden.
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 May 2023 for the chance to have a mentor for the autumn semester.
From the 4 April 2023 the University’s external newsletter, “Uppsala University newsletter”, will also be sent out to all members of staff.
Last year a new initiative was started on Gotland with the aim of reducing food waste and at the same time increasing the availability of sustainable, good-value food. Every week cheap lunches are served that are made with ingredients from local supermarkets that otherwise would have gone to waste. The project has received funding from the University's climate pot and has attracted new visitors to the student union.
Each year, public authorities must report on their environmental management efforts. The report for 2022 shows that energy consumption fell and that the climate impact of business travel was 44 percent lower than the 2019 figure.
It is now time to begin the University’s internal inventory of the research infrastructure needs of national interest ahead of the Swedish Research Council’s call for grants in 2025.
Hello there Hillevi Englund, advisor at UU Innovation who is involved in a project aimed at shortening the time it takes for new, innovative solutions to be implemented in Swedish healthcare.
The University is allocating incentive funding for activities linked to blended intensive programmes. The final date for applications is 30 June 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This article is being translated into English and will be published here as soon as it is ready.
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.
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.
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.
Apply for grants for publications from AUU, and Vilhelm Ekman University Foundation.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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’.
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.
Hello there Mattias Martinson, new Director of ENLIGHT and Deputy Vice-Rector of the Disciplinary Domain of Humanities and Social Sciences.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
The launch of the AI tool ChatGPT has led to concerns that more students will attempt to cheat in connection with assessments.
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.
På konsistoriet den 20 februari 2023 beslutas bland annat om revisionsplan för 2023 och mottagare av Hedlingermedaljen.
Every December a bibliometric report comes out, Uppsala University Annual Bibliometric Monitoring. Put briefly, the bibliometric report is a quantitative analysis of research publications.
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.
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.
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.
The purpose of Matariki Fellows is to increase the number of research contacts and strengthen international cooperation. Apply by 28 April 2023.
Since 2019 Uppsala University and Durham University have yearly announced common funds to promote and support joint cooperation projects. Apply by 3 May 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).
Application forms for the main part of Uppsala University scholarships and grants will be open between 26 January and 16 February 2023.
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.
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.
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 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.
Have you seen the programme of the national research institute the Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS)?
Who do you think should be Alumnus of the Year 2023? Now you can nominate your favorite candiate by 31 March 2023.
The ‘Friskör’ University Choir was launched in the latter half of the 2000s and is open to all members of staff at Uppsala University.
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.
It is possible to apply for short-term projects from STINT aimed at building new strategic international relations.
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.
In June 2022 the Vice-Chancellor approved the establishment of a new Department of Social Work from 1 January 2023.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
“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.
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.
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.
At the request of the government, the University has analysed the range of lifelong learning and transition courses.
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.
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.
På konsistoriet den 14 december 2022 beslutas bland annat om internrevisionsrapporter om dataskyddsarbete GDPR respektive bisysslor.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 will come into force from 1 December 2022 concerning taxi bookings and chartering of buses.
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?
A framework agreement has been in place governing external photographers used by Uppsala University since 1 December 2022.
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.
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.”
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.
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 from Uppsala University are on Clarivate’s “Highly Cited Researchers” list, which covers the most cited researchers worldwide.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It’s time to dig out that reflector, use your bike lights and make sure you’re well visible in the dark.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At the grand inauguration of professors, new professors are inaugurated at Uppsala University.
All members of the Electoral College have now been appointed for the term of office until 14 October 2025.
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.
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 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.
Uppsala University has a newsletter focused on research and collaboration, which employees can subscribe to.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Den 8 november ges en webbaserad övergripande utbildning i tillgänglighet och klarspråk för alla som jobbar med webb, inför flytten till nya webbplattformen.
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.
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.
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].
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.
På konsistoriet den 26 oktober 2022 beslutas bland annat om riskutskott.
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.
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.
The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning has published a report on how higher education institutions around the world are contributing to lifelong learning.
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.
On 14 October 2022, employees of Uppsala University were awarded the distinction of 30 years of ‘Zealous and Devoted Service of the Realm’.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Many employees are currently receiving spam emails aimed at getting login information from you, known as phishing.
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, 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.
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.
Apply for grants for publications from AUU, and Vilhelm Ekman University Foundation.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 (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.
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.
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.
På konsistoriet den 21 september 2022 beslutas bland annat om pristagare för Björkénska priset.
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.
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.
Hello there, Jonas Bergquist, MD and Professor of Analytical Chemistry and Neurochemistry. You have been appointed inspector equitandi as of 2023.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This summer there have been problems with windows that employees forgot to close after the working day.
STINT has announced funds to start up academic collaborations with partners in India. Apply by 8 November 2022.
Staff members in the category ‘other employees’ can now nominate Electoral College members for the period 15 October 2022 – 14 October 2025.
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.
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.