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Gradual return to campus this autumn

Learn what the start of the autumn semester has in store for you.

Gradual return to campus this autumn

Learn what the start of the autumn semester has in store for you.

Introduction Programme

Introduction programme 18 march – 12 April
For new employees, new research fellows and everybody who is interested.

Collaboration sites

Read only mode for collaboration sites from 1 May

UNIVERSITY RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING COVID-19

Umeå University is monitoring the development of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and highly encourages students, faculty, staff and visitors to follow the information and recommendations of the Public Health Agency of Sweden and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. These authorities' web pages are constantly updated, as is the information on the University COVID-19 page.

News

Testing prior to necessary business travel

Despite the restrictive approach to business travel at Umeå University, some business travel may be necessary. In these cases, the traveller may need to show a negative COVID-test. Turn to the occupational health care services for such a test. But there is more to keep in mind.

May 18 2021 0

"Academia should not look like this” – Panel discussion on equal opportunities

Bullying, harassment and discrimination.
These are some themes that will be addressed in a panel discussion on 27 May at Umeå University on equal opportunities and gender equality in academia.

May 18 2021 0

Outdoor gatherings between a few colleagues now possible

In February, the university issued an advice against meeting and gathering outdoors. Now in May, the danger of the pandemic is not over yet and the spread of infection is intense in Västerbotten. Despite this, the advice against meetings outdoors has been lifted, which makes it possible for staff to meet in small groups again.

May 18 2021 0

DevRes 2021 is now open for registration

Umeå University is one of the organisers of the digital conference DevRes 2021 – Advancing Sustainable Transformation, June 14-16. The programme includes more than 50 sessions and panels with speakers from over 30 countries.

May 18 2021 0

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Calendar of Events

May 2021
- 18
  
  Tuesday 18 May
  
  Café Canvas
  
  Workshop
  
  To strengthen and complement the channels for the support project the business offers, we are now introducing Café Canvas.
  
  Today at 10:00 - 12:00 Workshop
- 18
  
  Tuesday 18 May
  
  Assessment metrices in Canvas(2)
  
  Workshop
  
  Accessible teaching in Canvas
  
  Today at 10:00 - 12:00 Workshop
- 19
  
  Wednesday 19 May
  
  Zoom for e-meetings)
  
  Workshop
  
  Zoom is the university's e-meeting service
  
  Wednesday 19 May at 10:00 - 12:00 Workshop
- 19
  
  Wednesday 19 May
  
  Café Canvas
  
  Workshop
  
  To strengthen and complement the channels for the support project the business offers, we are now introducing Café Canvas.
  
  Wednesday 19 May at 10:00 - 12:00 Workshop