An initial overall analysis of the, in general, positive results from this year's employee satisfaction survey has been completed. The University Management has now picked out certain prioritised areas for a more in-depth analysis and the measures intended to improve factors in need of revision. These factors are, for instance, workload and recovery, internal information, bullying and harassment.

It is now time to start appointing electorates and substitutes to the Swedish Research Council, Forte and Formas. The last date to submit your nominations is 28 June. This covers region 5 which involves Umeå University, Luleå University of Technology and Mid Sweden University.

On Tuesday 29 May, graduating students of International Master's Programmes were honoured at the Graduation Ceremony. The event was organised for the fourth consecutive year, and this year, a record number – over 150 students – participated.

On 31 August, the University's fitness card agreement with Umeå Sport & Motion (USM) will expire. It has now been decided that all employees will be offered a fitness reimbursement.