The research and leadership programme, ReaL, is a competence and career programme for research leaders at Umeå University aimed at developing successful researchers and scientific leaders. Application is now open, apply for ReaL Step 2 by 3 May.

The question regarding the organisation of the arts-based disciplines within Umeå University has been finalised with a new centre to take effect on 1 January 2020. The Centre will comprise of the Umeå School of Architecture, Umeå Institute of Design, Umeå Academy of Fine Arts, Bildmuseet and the Department of Creative Studies. Umeå Institute of Design and Umeå School of Architecture will remain within the Faculty of Science and Technology.

On Wednesday 3 April, the University's new vision was approved as expected by the University Board. The new vision will take effect on 1 January 2020, and work has now begun towards developing a model for how the vision will be implemented, and how the University's operations shall use the vision in its operational and activity plans in the coming years.

The University's routines for claiming reimbursement for medical expenses such as visiting a doctor, prescriptions and hospital treatment have changed. This also affects claims regarding fitness reimbursements. Instead of submitting original receipts, it is now sufficient to only scan your receipt and submit it through the staff self-service system PASS.