From snow and ice to soil and plants Mats Björkman received his doctorate in snow chemistry, but as a permafrost researcher, he has continued in considerably darker shades. As a Marie Curie research…
For equal opportunities A network that can provide role models, facts and support – that was the goal when Anne Farewell and some friends started an association for…
What happens to the climate if the ocean’s forests disappear? Eutrophication, trawling, big storms and a warmer ocean. There are various factors that threaten the seagrass beds outside East Africa’s coast. “If the seagrass beds…
New policy recommendations for managing invasive fish Stocking of salmon outside their natural habitat should be avoided. That sounds obvious, but the fact is that in Europe it’s common to stock fish…
Earth’s species disappearing at an ever-increasing rate A third of all species have disappeared from the American continent since the first Europeans arrived. And one in four species in Europe is losing…
Plastics and chemicals – how much can we tolerate? Researchers are unanimous: the biggest threat when it comes to microplastics and chemicals is a lack of knowledge. There is no overview of all chemical…
Nordic collaboration in the master’s programme on biodiversity Through the Nordic master’s programme known as NABIS, students acquire extensive knowledge about species and systematics. “Human beings are completely dependent on what nature can…
Speaking of Nobel The biggest scientific event of the year is undoubtedly the awarding of Nobel Prizes. Three researchers from the Faculty of Natural Sciences met at Ågrenska…
Arsenic – a hidden threat in food More than 100 million people may be poisoned by arsenic, a toxic metal that can cause cancer as well as Alzheimer’s. Researcher Markus Tamas has…
‘That is why I have started a whole new field of research’ After 15 years abroad at some of the world's most prestigious universities, Johanna Höög has returned to Sweden. Now she is starting a whole new…
Gothenburg summit meeting for biodiversity Thirteen partners have joined forces with the University of Gothenburg as hosts for a programme to promote biodiversity. ‘Biodiversity is essential for our survival on…
“There ought to be an 18th goal zero population growth” More conflicts, environmental degradation and starvation.This is the risk if the world’s population continues to increase as the United Nations predicts in this year’s forecast,…
Latest Book Tips A major aspect of a researcher’s work involves publishing the results of scientific work. Some researchers work to document the knowledge needed for the restoration…
Allow the city to become green? An increasingly urbanised world places higher demands on how we build our cities, including how green areas are planned and integrated effectively into physical urban…
Is there anybody out there? Almost 25 years have passed since the discovery of the first exoplanet – that is, a planet outside our solar system. Today, we know of…
Forty years since the Tuve landslide The time was 4:04 PM when the ground in Tuve suddenly started moving. Five minutes later 65 houses had been destroyed and nine people had…
Having a mania for birds A birdwatching trend is sweeping Sweden. But birds are not just fascinating to watch. Researchers Angela Pauliny and Donald Blomqvist are also using them to…
European researchers gathered to discuss the origin of planets Some 30 researchers from throughout Europe attended the Origins of Habitable Planets programme arranged by the Gothenburg Centre for Advanced Studies in Science (GoCAS). The…
Basic research at the centre It’s often said that without curiosity-driven basic research, we wouldn’t have a Nobel Prize. Among those committed to basic research are researchers in the centre…
The 2016 Nobel Prize in Physics ’for theoretical discoveries of topological phase transitions and the topological phases of matter’
The 2016 Nobel Prize in chemistry This year’s Nobel Laureates in chemistry have developed molecules whose movements can be controlled and that can perform a task when power is supplied. Simply…
Professional education for physics teachers This autumn a new professional development course for physics teachers began. To make it easier for teachers to take the course, it is divided into…
Received a doctorate at the same time as Evert Taube He became a doctor of chemistry when Evert Taube was awarded an honorary doctorate. Bo Lamm is the jubilee doctor who 50 years ago was…
Working under a theme encourages an interdisciplinary approach and collaboration Why is there such a great variety of species in tropical countries compared to the rest of the world? What role can museums and herbaria…
Nearing the goal Nearly four years ago Loujain Elias left her native Syria for an uncertain life in Sweden. She was then halfway through her education to be…
Are we living in a new geological epoch? Human activity is affecting both the Earth’s climate and ecosystems. It is not only causing environmental harm, but also lasting changes in the Earth’s crust.…
Learning to teach the natural sciences How can future teachers learn to teach the natural sciences, with a science centre as a tool? That is one of the questions that doctoral…
Choosing freedom as a researcher After three months in industry, physicist Giovanni Volpe was bored, said thank you very much and chose to begin postgraduate studies. Today he leads a…
With a dream of a better world Her work affects the daily lives of almost everyone in Gothenburg. As environmental strategist at Västtrafik public transport services, Hanna Björk is working to get…
Hoping for a career in Sweden “I’m happy to have been given the opportunity to be here, and hope that this internship will help me get a job in my field,”…
Successful, but humble He is a top, young researcher, the recipient of several research distinctions in his field, who has come to Sweden and the University of Gothenburg…
Seeking solutions for industrial problems What does the customer need? That is the most important question when chemist Nina Simic kicks off a new research project. She is passionate about…
Marine beauties Researcher Fredrik Pleijel uses photographs in his research – when he describes new species, for example. This autumn, visitors could view his stunning photos of…
Exploring the unique icefishes in Antarctica Four questions for Michael Axelsson, who is on his eighth expedition in Antarctica.
First-rate laboratory These are busy times at the Swedish NMR Centre. Almost all of the magnets are completely booked up for the next few months, and researchers…
New honorary doctor conducts research on glaciers He has been the leader of several research programmes focused on environmental changes occurring in recent decades. Now he is a newly appointed honorary doctor…
Dream job in the wake of the crisis Emelie Fritz’ postgraduate appointment in Germany got off to something of a rocky start. Seven years later, however, she is now “Frau Doktor Fritz” and…
Rejection led to success Pitted against a highly competitive field, researcher Karl Börjesson fell just short of securing a grant from the European Research Council, in spite of his…
“I´d always wanted to be a teacher” A busy year for Anna-Clara Rönner and Magnus Rönnberg is now drawing to a close. In just a few months’ time they will be fully…
Research for a safe Västlänken Many old buildings are supported by wooden pilings that might have been in place for hundreds of years. On an assignment from the Swedish Transport…
