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Antagningsstatistik höstterminen 2022
Antagningarna till höstterminen 2022 är nu klara. Totalt har 50 795 studenter antagits till utbildningar vid Uppsala universitet, en minskning med 3,1 procent jämfört med höstterminen 2021, då 52 402 antogs. Campus Gotland har 5 564 antagningar, en minskning med 14,3 procent jämfört med höstterminen 2021 då antalet antagningar var 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 7 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, femal 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 HR policy
Take the opportunity to have your say on a first draft of the HR 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.
Vaccination opportunities on campus
In a drive to increase the amount of staff and students at Uppsala University vaccinated against COVID-19, there will be opportunities to be vaccinated on campus at the beginning of March.
Profile page makes you more visible and accessible
I at least often need to look for people among the University’s employees. A profile page on the Staff Portal can help you be more visible and accessible, both internally and externally, to your colleagues, the media, the business community, and others.
New quality-based allocation of research funding from 2024
The Swedish Government has tasked the Swedish Research Council and other state funding bodies with further developing a previously proposed model for quality-based allocation of research funding. The proposal will be presented on 1 June 2022 at the latest.
The invasion in Ukraine
Uppsala University endorses the Swedish Government’s firm condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Call for application Industrial doctoral student 2022
Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF) have announced the call for application for 2022 Industrial doctoral student in science, technology and medicine. Apply by 19 May.
It’s important to discuss the upcoming HR policy
Hello Anna Borlund, HR strategist and one of the project managers for the upcoming Human Resources policy. During the spring, the working group will invite employees to open webinars on the upcoming HR policy.
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 March to 15 April 2022.
Join the seminar: Who shapes the future?
Hello there… Hillevi Englund of UU Innovation, who is organising a seminar on inclusive innovation on 8 March.
Uppsala Diabetes Centre opens for PhD project research grants
Uppsala Diabetes Centre is now open to new applications for PhD project research grants. This time, 400 000 SEK will be assigned to 8 cross-disciplinary projects at SLU and Uppsala University’s three disciplinary domains.
Plain language – one of the foundations of democracy and part of our responsibility
Writing texts so that everyone can understand them is not always an easy task. Texts written by government agencies can be heavy-going and hard to understand. But writing in plain language so that everyone can read and understand the content is fundamental to our democracy. It is part of our responsibility as a government agency.
Annual report and budget submission adopted
Uppsala University’s annual report and its budget submission to the government were important decision items on the agenda when the University Board convened today. The University has continued to grow and develop and can look back on a good year, despite the pandemic.
“Important to provide reliable information to stop rumours spreading”
Hello Dan Larhammar, Professor of Molecular Cell Biology and President of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. There, you took the initiative to issue booklets for the general reader about vaccines and climate change.
Present your research in 3 minutes
PhDs students are invited to participate in the competition for a competition organized by the international network Coimbra. You must present your research in a maximum of 3 minutes.
Internet security situation under strain, everyone urged to be extra careful
The security situation on the internet is currently unusually sensitive. All members of staff are urged to be extra alert to phishing and attempts at intrusion.
Budgetunderlag 2023-2025 till beslut på konsistoriet
På konsistoriet den 18 februari, kommer man bland annat att ta beslut om årsredovisning 2021, budgetunderlag 2023-2025, revisionsplan 2022 och riktlinjer för internrevisionen.
Interested in research and collaboration?
Uppsala University has a newsletter focused on research and collaboration, which employees can subscribe to.
HR-nytt 1/22
Ur innehållet: Ny handlingsplan fastställd för Charter and Code, Översyn namnuppgifter i Primula och utbildning bland annat för att förebygga diskriminering i arbetsliv och utbildning.
New guidelines for remuneration of students
The Vice-Chancellor has adopted new guidelines on the remuneration of undergraduate and Master’s students on boards, committees and councils at Uppsala University.
Updated whistleblowing function
The University has updated the whistleblowing function that has existed since 2018. The function can be used to report wrongdoing at the University.
New guidelines for doctoral students holding elected positions
The guidelines for extending the period of study for doctoral students in elected positions have now been finalised and approved. There has long been demand for revision. The decision brings small increases in the time allowed.
Hello there Åsa Furberg...
… Åsa Furberg of the HR Division, who coordinates the work with the European Charter and Code at Uppsala University.
Funding for online staff mobility within ERASMUS+
Uppsala university has issued a call for employees who intend to participate in an international staff training online during 2022.
Uppsala Climate Protocol enters a fifth period
Uppsala University is a member of the local Uppsala Climate Protocol. Its members have pledged to work to ensure that the Earth’s temperature does not increase by more than 1.5 degrees Celsius.
COVID-19 report, 11 February
On 9 February, virtually all remaining restrictions were lifted for people who have been vaccinated. Two recommendations remain in place, however:
Apply for funding from AI4Research
AI4Research offers funding for researchers in a shared space during internal sabbaticals, while they remain at their home department part-time.
University Management recommendations on returning
The Government has decided to eliminate the pandemic restrictions. The University Management recommends a gradual return to the workplace from homeworking and to normal teaching.
Call for funding applications as Matariki Fellows
The purpose of Matariki Fellows is to increase the number of research contacts and strengthen international cooperation. Funds can be applied for an up to six-month-long research stay during 2022/2023.
A single channel to IT Support
Applies from 8 February.
Vice-Chancellor blogging on current issues
Vice-Chancellor Anders Hagfeldt has started a blog on current issues at the University.
COVID-19 report, 4 February
On 3 February, the Prime Minister sent a clear message that Sweden will begin to phase out infection control measures on 9 February. The University welcomes this message and looks forward to the future with confidence.
Inspiration for different types of meetings
A topic many people are discussing is when it is best to hold meetings in person or virtually, and how to best facilitate hybrid meetings to deliver good outcomes. We have gathered some inspiration here to feed into this discussion.
Project grants for educational development
For the purpose of further supporting educational development at Uppsala University, the vice chancellor is calling for applications for PUMA project grants for the financial year 2023 (may be used from autumn 2022). The grant funding available amounts to SEK 3 000 000.
Restrictions will begin to be lifted on 9 February
On 9 February 2022, public measures against COVID-19 will begin to be phased out. A gradual return to workplaces is advised and higher education institutions are recommended to gradually resume normal teaching arrangements.
Learn the essentials of intellectual property
The course on intellectual property in research is now open for registration. Learn about useful strategies and practices in this course that is aimed for doctoral students and researchers and provided by UU Innovation in collaboration with the Swedish Patent and Registration Office, PRV.
Nazi sympathisers sabotaged online seminars
Zoom security settings help you minimise the risk of the wrong people taking over your meeting. For example, you can turn off the screen sharing or chat functions. The text was updated on February 7, 2022.
New decision on working from home
On 27 January, the government took a new decision on working from home and extended the recommendation that state employees should work from home where operationally possible until 14 February.
New aggregate ranking is wind in Uppsala University’s sails
In a ranking that aggregates three of the world’s premier university rankings – QS, THE and ARWU – Uppsala University ranks at 96 as the best Swedish university. The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia is behind this aggregate ranking, which was launched three years ago.
COVID-19 report, 28 January
The number of self-reports in week 3 (17–23 January) adds up to 274, 188 of whom are students and 86 employees.
Top downloads from DiVA during 2021
The three most frequently downloaded research publications from Uppsala University were all publications in which the University’s researchers have acted as editors. Among student theses and papers, two out of the three most frequently downloaded were about online shopping.
14 researchers join UU Innovation's mentor program
The UU Innovation mentor program of spring 2022 is now up and running. At the kick off on 24 January, all participating researchers met their mentors on Zoom, marking the beginning of a six-month collaboration.
The doctoral degree conferment ceremony is postponed
The doctoral degree conferment ceremony on 28 January is postponed due to the pandemic.
Current restrictions necessary a couple of weeks more
The infection rate remains high, with a peak expected in the coming weeks, according to the Public Health Agency of Sweden in its press release today. However, they also suggest it may be possible to phase out some of the measures on 9 February.
The Ångström Library is relocating
The Ångström Library is relocating to house 10 (the new house at Ångström Laboratory) and will open in new premises on 7 February.
Babies wanted!
The Speech and Language Pathology Programme at Uppsala University is looking for children who in March-April 2022 will be 6 months old. Register by March 10.
Course in meeting technique for hybrid meetings
There are methods for achieving well-functioning hybrid meetings where some participants are physically on site in a meeting room and other are attending via a digital solution. Now you can book a course to learn how.
Talking about it makes the pandemic more bearable
Having clear daily routines, being physically active and engaging in outdoor leisure pursuits have all been helpful in promoting the well-being of Swedes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Work with victims of domestic violence rewarded with new scholarship
Hello there Karin Karlström, HR strategist at the University Administration, who towards the end of last year was awarded the recently established Gun Heimer scholarship for her work with employees and domestic violence.
COVID-19 report, 21 January
The speed and spread of covid-19 is also reflected in the University's own reporting system. Last week, the University received 198 self-reports, compared to 107 the week before.
Apply for funding for research and studies in Japan
Apply for Scandinavia-Japan Sasakawa Foundation (SJSF) grants and scholarships for research and studies in Japan with deadline 1 March.
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 27 January and 15 February.
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 2022.
Apply for ÅForsk’s Entrepreneurial Scholarship 2022
ÅForsk’s Entrepreneurial Scholarship is for entrepreneurs who are connected to a university environment, either as a student, a doctoral student, a researcher or as teacher. Sweden's 10 most innovative entrepreneurs will be awarded SEK 200,000 each. Apply by 11 February 2022.
The Student Portal is closed for students
The Student Portal is closed for students. Employees will be able to log in through VPN, regardless of whether you work from home or at your workplace.
Learn how to successfully plan for research impact
Impact Planning Canvas is a tool for identifying the possible impact and planning for how you can achieve it in the best way. In January and February, UU Innovation will host a workshop where you will have the opportunity to learn about the tool, and also apply it to your own project.
Nominate to Alumnus of the Year 2022
Who do you think should be Alumnus of the Year 2022? Now you can nominate your favorite candiate by 31 March 2022.
Nominate candidates for the Pedagogical Awards
Uppsala University annually awards five pedagogical prizes for outstanding contributions within education at basic level as well as advanced level. Nominate candidates no later than 17 March.
COVID-19 report 14 January
The week has been dominated by exam week at the University and the rapid spread of COVID-19.
A New Year – new recommendations of titles to read
Ongoing restrictions, working from home and teaching and learning online. It’s easy to feel isolated and under-stimulated. But people who read books are never alone and can effectively transport themselves to anywhere they want to be.
Review of personal names in the Primula system
As it is vital that all personal names are correct in Primula, we are reviewing all forenames and surnames in the system. The details are used, for example, in the traveller profiles in Lingmerths’ travel systems and must match the names stated in passports.
Apply for financing from the Climate pot
Projects and initiatives with the potential to make a tangible contribution to lowering the University’s climate impact can apply for grants of up to SEK 250,000.
Apply for technnology development projcts at SciLifeLab
The SciLifeLab committee Uppsala University has decided to identify and support local infrastructures or new technologies with the potential to be incorporated into national SciLifeLab platforms. Apply by 7 February 2022.
Additional measures to reduce the spread of infection
Right now, the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is spreading at an increasing rate in Sweden.
SciFest 2022 is cancelled
Uppsala University and SLU will cancel SciFest in March. The SciFest team finds that it is impossible to carry out an infection-proof event with a SciFest feeling under the current circumstances.
New framework agreements for catering services
15 January will mark the entry into force of the new catering services framework agreements for Uppsala. These agreements will be in force for one year with an option to extend for up to three years. These agreements cover 14 different suppliers across 4 different product areas.
Coronavirus report 7 January
Uppsala University is about to welcome students and staff back after a well-deserved break over the holidays. As everyone knows, the coronavirus pandemic is by no means over. Uppsala University takes this situation extremely seriously and is monitoring developments closely. The University is following the recommendations issued by the Swedish government and the Public Health Agency of Sweden. The current recommendation is that higher education should be conducted in person, on campus, as far as possible.
“Achieving fruitful collaboration is the big challenge”
Hello to Niklas Juth, from 1 February 2022 the new professor of clinical medical ethics, in a newly established chair.
Charges brought against professor
The prosecutor has chosen to pursue Professor Åke Lundqvist for breaking the Ethical Review Act after he conducted COVID-19 testing in an apartment building in Stockholm.
Call for funding applications within the Graduate School in Energy Systems
The Swedish Energy Agency has announced funding for doctoral student projects within the Graduate School in Energy Systems. Applications must be received no later than 2 March 2022.
New restrictions for limiting spread of infection
On 21 December, the Swedish government presented further restrictions and recommendations to minimise the spread of the coronavirus. The recommendations take effect on 23 December.
Is there time and energy to enhance quality?
COLUMN. After many years of successful research combined with managerial positions at the University, Hans Ellegren is leaving his alma mater, at least temporarily. In the New Year he will take up the post of Secretary General of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!
The year will soon be at an end. We would like to thank all members of staff, students and friends of the University for the commitment you have shown and the important work you have done in 2021.
Watch out for ice!
It’s that time of year again when it can get very slippery outdoors and often you can’t even see the ice on asphalt and street paving.
Actions following internal audits
Internal Audit has conducted audits of contract education, communication, talent attraction and information security. Various actions are now being planned in each of these areas to address the problems identified by Internal Audit.
Department of Neuroscience to close down
After the Department of Neuroscience had been wrestling with complex problems that were having a negative impact on the work environment for a long time, the Vice-Chancellor decided on 16 December to close down the Department. The decision was based on an inquiry conducted by the Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy under the leadership of Vice-rector Mats Larhed.
Apply for grants for collaboration with researchers in Israel
The Foundation for Strategic Research offers grants in the program "Lise Meitner Grants for Israeli-Swedish research collaboration". Apply by 21 February 2022.
Activity and relaxation during the holidays
There is a wealth of different activities to involve yourself in at Uppsala University, even when you are not working. Here are a few tips from the University’s broad range of activities, both educational and health-promoting.
The University’s weather observations are some of the oldest in the world
Hi there Erik Sahlée, Senior Lecturer in meteorology and responsible for Uppsala University’s weather observations, which will become 300 years long in 2022. This milestone will be marked by Uppsala University with a Celsius Jubilee.
Konsistoriet sammanträder den 14 december
På konsistoriet den 14 december beslutas bland annat om internrevisioner.
Teaching continues as usual
The Public Health Agency of Sweden and the Swedish government have announced new step-by-step measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 infection. The infection rate in Sweden is increasing slightly, though from low levels. The first stage of measures is in effect from 8 December.
New recommendations concerning COVID-19
The Swedish Agency for Government Employers has concluded that public authorities cannot demand proof of vaccination from either employees or the public. The Swedish government is introducing further infection control measures from 8 December but higher education institutions are to continue with on-campus teaching.
Interdisciplinarity and entrepreneurship in two new podcasts
What is it like for a researcher to put on the interviewer’s hat? Researcher Annika Skoglund talks with representatives from academia, the business community and politics in the Novum Organum podcast.
54 books to buy for Christmas
Many members of the University’s staff were keen to share their best reading experiences. No fewer than 54 book recommendations have come in – from every part of the University. Three winners will each receive a beautiful tray from the University’s webshop.
Additional restrictions may be introduced
The Public Health Agency of Sweden and the government have announced that additional restrictions regarding COVID-19 may be introduced next week (week starting 6 December). The University will not anticipate these decisions.
Young Academy of Sweden: call for members
If your dissertation was presented not more than 10 years ago, you can apply to become a member of Young Academy of Sweden. Application deadline is 12 January 2022.
New IT system to support the rehabilitation process
Today, Uppsala University is launching a new rehabilitation system called Adato, a system that gathers all information in a rehabilitation case in a clear and legally compliant manner.
The Guild: an opportunity for influence
When Jan Palmowski, Secretary-General of The Guild, visited Uppsala University recently, he found there were plenty of interesting things to learn from Uppsala. He hopes more people will pursue issues through the network.
Solar panels in place on the roof
Akademiska Hus has now completed the installation of the solar panels planned for the University’s roofs. This investment is part of a collaboration between the University and Akademiska Hus to improve the physical environment of the University together.
Proof of vaccination not required for teaching sessions
The government’s decision to require proof of vaccination at public gatherings of more than 100 people does not apply to teaching sessions or exams. However, the requirement does apply to defences of doctoral theses, which count as public gatherings.
Model for continuing professional development
Study counsellors are offered continuing professional development (CPD) based on the new Triplets model that we have written about previously. We talked to Aesha Sheik who took part in the first round to hear what she thinks about the model.
Beijer Foundation issues invitation to “Gala Evening at the Royal Swedish Opera”
All staff and students at Uppsala University are invited to watch the film “Gala Evening at the Royal Swedish Opera” on 6 December. A limited number of seats are available and tickets must be collected in advance at reception in the Segerstedt Building.
Sustainable internationalisation
COLUMN. An unanticipated effect of the pandemic was an opportunity to start an international seminar on inclusive education – an opportunity seized by the Department of Education. The seminar series is environmentally sustainable and also provides an opening for new ideas about internationalisation within the field of education.
Vice-Chancellor’s podcast series driven by curiosity
The Vice-Chancellor’s podcast series started during the autumn of 2021. In the series, Vice-Chancellor Anders Hagfeldt meets researchers or representatives of academic departments or other parts of the University that he is curious about.
Public Health Agency of Sweden proposes proof of vaccination at public meetings and events
Updated 24 November: Uppsala University's decision is expected Friday 26 November. The Public Health Agency of Sweden has asked the government to introduce a requirement for proof of vaccination at public meetings and events from 1 December 2021.
Partial change of direction for the Language Workshop
A new mission statement places greater emphasis on the long-term development of academic support for all students and doctoral students at the University.
“Many examples of research debate not working very well”
Hello there Claes-Fredrik Helgesson, Director of the Centre for Integrated Research on Culture and Society (CIRCUS), which will hold a symposium on interdisciplinary debate and discussion on 6–7 December.
Update Nov 18: Blocking of some email attachments removed
A so-called "ransomware" has affected several organizations in Sweden. Therefore, attachments in e-mail messages such as older Excel files (.xls) and Zip archives (.zip) are temporarily blocked while the security risk and necessary measures are examined.
Translation in progress
This article is being translated into English and will be published here as soon as it is ready.
Contribute to remembrance day on racism and race biology
The organisers of a day to remember the impacts of the State Institute for Racial Biology are calling for proposals for presentations and performances.
More people want to test their ideas
This year’s new initiative at UU Innovation has paid off. The number of ideas submitted by researchers and doctoral students this year reached the same level as 2020 as a whole – after just the first nine months. The previous year’s skewed influx of ideas has been straightened out, and a larger number of women are among the idea owners seeking support.
Digitise your dissertation
If you defended your thesis at Uppsala University during the period 1973–2003, you can now have your doctoral thesis converted into electronic form and make your research available through open access for colleagues and other interested readers around the world.
Listen to Uppsala University's new Professors
At the grand inauguration of professors, new professors are inaugurated at Uppsala University. Because no inauguration was held last year, this year’s ceremony includes professors who were appointed both in 2020 and in 2021.
Acclaimed for research into housing as a social right
Hello there Åse Richard, doctoral student of cultural geography at the Institute for Housing and Urban Research (IBF) and recipient of the Uppsala Peace Prize for “research into renoviction and the right to housing”.
Lyssna på spännande avsnitt av Rektorspodden
I Rektorspodden undersöker Uppsala universitets rektor Anders Hagfeldt tillsammans med redaktör Johannes Borgegård en rad olika spännande saker som sker vid Uppsala universitet.
Lennander Foundation calls for applications
The Lennander Foundation announces six scholarships of SEK 300,000 each.
Soon time to move into Building 10, Ångström Laboratory
In January, the first employees will move into Building 10 – the last extension of the Ångström Laboratory within the New Ångström project. But the curious can already take a peek inside the building by viewing a film from Akademiska Hus and Uppsala University.
Which is the best book you have read?
Here are 54 recommended book experiences from university staff.
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!
Senior lecturer in the new EU expert group on tackling disinformation
The European Union has appointed an expert group to develop guidelines and support for teachers to help them protect EU citizens from disinformation. Thomas Nygren, a senior lecturer at the Department of Education at Uppsala University, has been appointed as a member of the group.
A lot is happening on 24 November
There are quite a number of interesting events coming up on 24 November, in particular for researchers. You can choose from topics such as research funding, research ethics, innovation, education, material searches, and 3D printing.
Annual conference for Internet of Things Sverige
Hello there Jin Moen, Programme Manager of Internet of Things Sverige (IoT Sverige). The IoT Sverige annual conference will be held on 18 November. It is an opportunity for project actors from academia, the public sector and the business sector to gather and discuss how the Internet of Things can contribute to creating greater societal benefit.
The Centre for Digital Humanities is part of three national projects
Hello there Anna Foka, Director of the Centre for Digital Humanities at Uppsala University. The most recent decision by the Swedish Research Council concerning national infrastructure projects includes the Centre for Digital Humanities in three of the projects that have received funding.
Instilling joy as an educational approach
Stefan Zetterström, this year’s Distinguished Teaching Award recipient in law and social sciences, works a lot with instilling joy and humour in his teaching.
Indicators linked to Mission, Goals and Strategies adopted
The Vice-Chancellor has recently adopted a number of University-wide indicators to facilitate follow-up of the development goals specified in the University’s Mission, Goals and Strategies document.
Problems at department may lead to closure
For a long time, there have been work environment problems at the Department of Neuroscience. Now the disciplinary domain and University managements want to see a solution that gives research and education the best prospects for continued development in a positive direction.
The most emissions come from air travel
Over one year, the University’s activities are expected to generate emissions of just over 50,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide, which is equivalent to approximately 8 tonnes of carbon dioxide per full-time equivalent employee. The main sources of emissions are business travel, buildings and purchases of goods.
Uppsala researcher with focus on accessible and reusable research data
Hello there, Lisa Börjesson, researcher at the Department of Archives, Libraries and Museums, who has been appointed as a member of the European Open Science Cloud Association (EOSC) Task Forces.
Förslag på ökade möjligheter att avskilja en student
Den utredning som nyligen presenterades för Matilda Ernkrans, minister för högre utbildning och forskning, föreslår att statliga universitet och högskolor ska få ökade möjligheter att avskilja en student från högskoleutbildning.
New guideline for deviation from good research practice
On 22 September, the Vice-Chancellor decided to revise the University’s guidelines on what to do where deviations from good research practice are suspected.
Colleagues and inspiring work important for staying so long
Hi there, Martin Agback, technical system administrator at the Uppsala Multidisciplinary Centre for Advanced Computational Science (Uppmax). You are one of just over fifty employees who will receive the “For Zealous and Devoted Service of the Realm” award on 29 October.
How we can get ahead on the swings and roundabouts
COLUMN: The challenges we face in achieving a sustainable future can be complex, and in this situation collaborations between disciplines can contribute research where one plus one makes three. We have enormous potential here at Uppsala University, and perhaps we can make better use of it!
Europauniversitet och forskningsinfrastruktur diskuteras på konsistoriet
På konsistoriet den 27-28 oktober – första gången sedan coronautbrottet för ca 1,5 år sedan som man träffas irl (in real life), kommer man att diskutera ämnet Europauniversitet och remissvaret Stärkt fokus på framtidens forskningsinfrastruktur.
Test the University's new and revised gender equality indicators
In 2011, the University launched its gender equality indicators. Due to changes in both the IT system and the BI system GLIS the indicators have been recreated and revised.
New graduate school in medical humanities
The university starts a new graduate school in the medical humanities. Funds for five doctoral positions will be announced before the turn of the year.
A bicycle-friendly workplace – for a sustainable future
There are undoubtedly many benefits to riding your bicycle to work, both from a personal viewpoint and from the employer’s perspective, but how can we make it easier for staff to choose sustainable transport and what specific plans does the University have in this regard?
Awarded for zealous and devoted service, there is never a dull moment in her job
Hi there, Maria Tovar, study and career guidance counsellor at the University Administration – and congratulations! You are one of some 50 employees in 2021 at Uppsala University who will receive the award For Zealous and Devoted Service of the Realm or NOR on 29 October.
Strategic partnership with NCC
The University has had a collaboration agreement with NCC since 2016, and this is now being expanded into a partnership. Sustainable development, digitalisation and innovation are the focus of the activities the partners want to bring about in both research and education.
COVID-19 report, 22 October
The University has one confirmed case of COVID-19 to report from last week. The University’s coronavirus group and the regional health authority have now decided to suspend their weekly collaboration.
Matariki Lecture Series presents: Race, Racism & Decolonisation
Registration for the Matariki Lecture Series events on Race, Racism and Decolonisation is now open.
New foundation to promote academic traditions
Sisters Bonnie and Sandy Nilhamn have donated money to create a foundation for the promotion of academic traditions at Uppsala University. The principal purpose of the foundation will be to award scholarships to standard bearers.
COVID-19 report, 15 October
From 1 November, new guidelines come into effect for testing in connection with suspected coronavirus infection. The University refers to the Public Health Agency of Sweden website for details about the new guidelines on testing.
The University’s quality assurance system for education approved by the Swedish Higher Education Authority
The Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ) has reported that Uppsala University’s quality assurance system for courses and study programmes at all levels has received the highest rating “Approved quality assurance processes”.
Apply for Grants for Publications
It is possible to apply for grants for scientific and scholarly publications. Grants from Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis and Vilhelm Ekman University Foundation are normally considered for part of the total cost and only prior to publication. Doctoral dissertations are not considered for support.
New podcast discusses active participation in online teaching
Calling all teachers and students! There is now a new podcast on the theme of “engaged learning and online education”, in which four well-known researchers and educational developers talk about the impact of distance, hybrid and online teaching on students’ engagement in their education.
New film on cheating and plagiarism
Hello there, Lars Ericsson, director of studies at the Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, and Mojgan Seraji, former faculty programme coordinator, who have produced a film about cheating and plagiarism aimed at students.
Share your research at the Science Festival SciFest in March!
At SciFest, you have the chance to present your research to school students and the general public. You can count on many questions and exciting discussions. All you need is an interesting and fun activity - and judging from earlier years researchers in Uppsala are creative! You will get help from the SciFest team develop you activity.
Long delivery times on computers to continue
There are currently long delivery times for computers and other IT equipment. So it’s important that everyone places their orders in good time. These long delivery times are likely to continue throughout 2022.
COVID-19 report, 8 October
The University has 4 confirmed cases of COVID-19 to report from last week, 3 among students and 1 employee. Otherwise, there is nothing special to report this week
Nominate for Uppsala Student of the Year
Now you can nominate for Uppsala Student of the Year 2021. Deadline is 1 November.
Birthday will be celebrated with prize ceremony
Uppsala University marks its 544th birthday on 7 October 2021. This year’s birthday will be celebrated in the University Main Building with an awards ceremony for prizes and medals announced in 2020 and 2021.
Nominate candidates for the Karin Westman Berg Scholarship 2021
Karin Westman Berg's scholarship is an annual award given to a female doctoral student at Uppsala University or at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala, who has made a notable contribution to research in the spirit of Karin Westman Berg.
Interruptions in the workplace are good for a sense of belonging
A research study shows that when you are interrupted by colleagues at work, it may be good for a sense of belonging.
COVID-19 report, 1 October
On Monday, large numbers of University Administration staff will return to a working life based in the Segerstedt Building. The University and Region Uppsala will continue to monitor developments closely in collaboration.
Up-to-date information about returning to the workplace
Although the public restrictions relating to COVID-19 ended on 29 September, this does not mean that everything will return to normal overnight. The transition back to the situation that was normal before the pandemic will be gradual.
Apply for funding to initiate collaboration with an external partner
Verification for collaboration (VFS in Swedish) is an initiative by Uppsala University to support collaborative research between the University’s researchers and external organisations.
Lyssna till rektorsseminarium om livslångt lärande
Livslångt lärande - hur tar Uppsala universitet en ledande men självständig roll som gynnar vår långsiktiga utveckling?
Student Health Services arranges mental health themed week
This autumn, the Student Health Services will be arranging the University’s first Mental Health Week. The event will take place between 11 and 15 October in conjunction with the World Health Organization’s annual World Mental Health Day on 10 October.
A ceremony of its time
For the first time ever, Uppsala University’s Conferment Ceremony has been conducted entirely in absentia – that is, remotely. “It went better than I hoped; given the circumstances, it was an undoubted success,” says Martin Mickelsson, one of the new doctors who turned out well-dressed in suit and cravat.
COVID-19 report, 24 September
Uppsala University has 27 confirmed cases of COVID-19 to report this week, 20 among students and 7 among employees. Region Uppsala reports that the impact of COVID-19 on the region’s health services remains slight.
Innovation prize awarded to pharmaceutical researchers
Hjärnäpplet is awarded by Uppsala University for outstanding transference of knowledge. This year’s prize goes to Professors Rolf Larsson and Peter Nygren and Associate Professor Joachim Gullbo for their successful efforts to improve drug therapies against cancer.
Changes to the Aliens Act creating difficulties
Sweden’s immigration legislation was amended on 20 July 2021 and a major change is that applicants for permanent residence permits must now be able to support themselves. This makes it difficult for doctoral students and researchers to stay in Sweden.
Apply for payment of photocopying royalties
If you have written course literature or textbooks, you can apply for photocopying (reproduction) royalties from Läromedelsförfattarna. The deadline for applications is 15 October 2021.
Budget Bill announces funding for lifelong learning and placements
In its Budget Bill, the government proposes a higher funding ceiling for Uppsala University, extra investments in the National Centre for Knowledge on Men’s Violence Against Women and healthcare programmes, and a further three-year commitment to lifelong learning.
Unique opportunity to meet Nobel Laureate
If you are a student, doctoral student or postdoc researcher, you can apply to the Lindau Laureate Meeting. At the Lindau meeting you will have the opportunity to meet Nobel laureates. Apply by 22 October 2021.
Apply for funding to improve equal opportunities at Uppsala University
Employees, Students and organizations or associations at Uppsala University are welcome to apply for funding to finance actions that will improve equal opportunities at the University.
New agreement for promotional products and gift items
Following a procurement process, Uppsala University has signed a new framework agreement with a supplier of promotional products and gift items.
Have you made any pandemic resolutions?
Despite all the disruption and tragedy, the pandemic has also given us an unexpected opportunity to change our habits. Have you made any pandemic resolutions about new habits that you want to continue when life returns to more normal routines?
Training on active measures to prevent discrimination in working life and in education
The HR-Division and the Student Affairs and Academic Registry Division offer an education targeting the head of the department, the department’s VHR and the department’s Equal Opportunities officer to participate in a training about how the departments preventive work with active measures to counteract discrimination, sexual harassment, harassment and reprisals against employees and students.
Parking meters to be updated
Beginning the week of 27 September, Akademiska Hus, Aimo Park and Uppsala University will start to upgrade the parking meters at the University’s carparks.
Covid-19 report, 17 September
The upward trend we have seen in the last two weeks appears to be broken this week. However, Region Uppsala – the regional health authority – urges everyone who has not yet done so to go to the vaccination centre and get fully vaccinated.
Collaborative projects for better health autumn 2021
With this call for proposals, Swelife and Medtech4Health want to help Sweden remain a world leader in life science. The goal is to promote renewal and innovation for a more value-creating healthcare and increase growth in the life science sector in Sweden.
Vi söker personal till Högskoleprovet
Uppsala universitet ansvarar för att anordna Högskoleprovet i Uppsala län och på Gotland. Vi söker provledare och materialsamordnare i Uppsala till högskoleprovet söndag 24 oktober.
60 years ago: Thousands of students honoured Dag Hammarskjöld
This year it is 60 years since Dag Hammarskjöld died in a plane crash in what is now Zambia – at the time, it was called Northern Rhodesia. When he was buried in Uppsala in 1961, the world came to Uppsala. Such a statesman’s funeral had never been seen before in this city.
A teacher with an award-winning manner of interaction
Professor Gunnel Ekroth of the Department of Archaeology and Ancient History is one of the winners of this year’s Distinguished Teaching Awards. According to the jury, and indeed to Professor Ekroth herself, clear requirements and inclusive interaction are key components of a successful teaching situation.
Konsistoriet sammanträder 16 september
På konsistoriet den 16 september beslutas bland annat om mottagare för Björkénska priset.
Three big birthdays this autumn for former vice-chancellors
During the autumn of 2021, three former vice-chancellors of Uppsala University will each be having ‘decade’ birthdays. In total, all of 230 years of life being celebrated.
COVID-19 report, 10 September
The University has 24 confirmed cases of COVID-19 to report from last week, 18 among students and 6 among employees. The increased number was expected now that the University is again conducting a large part of its teaching on campus.
What do Swedes think about lifelong learning?
A survey study of adults’ views and thoughts on lifelong learning has been conducted. The report from the study may be of interest to those who develop courses and study programmes in the area of lifelong learning.
Citations rate dropping?
The results of several rankings indicate that Uppsala University is losing ground in terms of citations when compared to other higher education institutions.
Conference: Clear writing for Europe
Join the online conference Clear writing for Europe 2021.
Don’t forget your body and brain after your holiday
Back behind your desk after your holiday, it's easy to forget about taking breaks and daily routines for recovery, despite how important these are. If you’re having trouble getting into a good routine, mobile apps can help.
Unique Iron Age warrior’s grave found during archeology class
During the summer, archaeology students from Campus Gotland took part in a unique find in Buttle on Gotland, where they came across the well-preserved grave of an Iron Age warrior.
COVID-19 report, 3 September
The autumn semester at Uppsala University is now under way and it has been a quiet week, with only a few reported cases of COVID-19. Region Uppsala has a request: if you have not yet been vaccinated – go and do it!
Apply for funding from Uppsala–Durham Strategic Development Fund 2021/2022
Since 2019 Uppsala University and Durham University have yearly announced common funds to promote and support joint cooperation projects. The partnership and common fund builds further on collaborations through the Matariki Network of Universities. The call opens on 6 September.
Evacuation following gas leak at Ångström Laboratory
A gas cylinder containing a corrosive gas sprang a leak at lunchtime today at the Ångström Laboratory.
New seminar series on new directions for cultivation
On 30 September, a new seminar series begins called “New directions for cultivation”. The seminars will give students and members of staff an opportunity to discuss the concept of ‘cultivation’ – to examine it critically and in depth and to reformulate it.
The issue with some IT-system is resolved
An issue with access to some servers and storage solutions, which affected large areas of Uppsala University is now resolved.
Extensive operational disruptions regarding access to IT systems
There is currently a major operational disruption within the university's IT system, which affects access to servers, file areas and folders. This incident affects many users within the university.
The Sweden-America Foundation fellowships 2022/2023
The Sweden-America Foundation calls for applications for fellowships during the academic year 2022/2023, in the USA and Canada.
Sight Fellow to strengthen and develop interdisciplinary research and collaboration
Hello there Meena Daivadanam, Senior lecturer and docent at the Department of Women’s and Children’s Health. You are one of eleven researchers to have been named a Sight Fellow by the Swedish Institute for Global Health Transformation (SIGHT) at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences as part of its career development programme in global health for the period 2021–2023.
COVID-19 report, 27 August
Uppsala University is preparing at all levels to welcome everyone back, from Monday 30 August, for an exciting new semester at Uppsala University, with students on campus. However, the pandemic is not over yet, so everyone is expected to continue to take great personal responsibility in following all the recommendations in effect.
Financial support for collaborative research between academia and external actors
In June, funding was granted to five new collaborative projects that bring researchers together with external parties to take on challenges that have the potential to create major benefits for society. New methods for forensic DNA analysis and improving the health of people with intellectual disability are two examples of issues in focus.
Get inspiration for internationalisation
The Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR) invites you to its Internationalisation Day on 10 November.
Criminals abuse the University’s travel system
By booking trips via the University’s booking system, criminals have managed to book tickets that have been used for smuggling people, weapons and drugs. But all employees can help to minimise this abuse of the system.
The UU Innovation Mentor Program for researchers is now being launched in a new and improved form
The UU Innovation Mentor Program matches researchers (including doctoral students) with experienced people working outside of academia. They contribute their knowledge and contacts to ensure that research results find an actual use in society. Applications for a place in the program for spring semester 2022 are now being accepted.
Campus Gotland housing for incoming staff
Uppsala University staff are able to book housing for visits to Campus Gotland, from 1 September 2021. One week at a time, prioritisation applies.
Scholarships autumn term 2021
The scholarship application, autumn term 2021, will be open until 9 September.
Skype4Business will be shut down
On Friday, September 3, Skype4Business will be shut down.
Post Covid: Strong working from home trend
The prestudy completed just in time for the summer holidays explores lessons learnt and expectations following on the Covid-19 restrictions. The prestudy shows a strong trend towards increased working from home (WFH) and many people see the pandemic as a tipping point taking us to a new way of working.
Stay sharp - phishing trials in progress!
Many employees received an email about a salary update on 11 August. The email is a spam email that tries to get login information from you. Do NOT click this link.
Read the report of the research infrastructure inquiry
The government inquiry on research infrastructure has presented its final report, which is now available.
Cleaning services appeal to staff to keep their distance
As the autumn semester begins, the cleaning services appeal to students and staff to respect the work of the cleaning staff and keep their distance, in compliance with the recommendations of the Public Health Agency of Sweden.