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Education for sustainable development

Sustainable development is a core part of Umeå University’s educational mission. By integrating sustainability into courses and study programmes, we equip students and doctoral students with the knowledge and skills needed to address complex societal challenges and contribute to a sustainable future. Whether they become researchers, professionals, or engaged citizens, they are empowered to make a positive difference, today and tomorrow.

Sustainable development at all levels

Umeå University integrates sustainable development into education at all levels. Here you will find examples from undergraduate education, short courses, and doctoral education where students and doctoral students engage with current sustainability challenges. The faculties also work systematically to strengthen and integrate sustainable development within their own activities.
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Umeå School of Architecture regains doctoral education

One focus in the regained doctoral education is sustainable development and climate adaptation.

Handelshögskolans entré.
Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics launches new programme together with Hanken

New master's programme where one semester is read at each university.

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Integrating sustainability into learning

Creativity and inspiration were key words for the interdisciplinary conference.

Umeå Universitet,  Studenter pluggar i MIT-huset.
Education for sustainable development

Sustainable development is a core part of Umeå University’s educational mission. By integrating sustainability...

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Education for sustainable development at the Faculty of Medicine

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Student-driven solutions for a sustainable future

Here we showcase examples of how students at Umeå University work with real-world sustainability challenges. Through case studies and projects in different courses, students have the opportunity to put theory into practice and contribute innovative solutions.
– Att investera i smarta system för grupprumsbokning kan också lösa andra problem i byggnaderna som ventilation, säger Selma Skoglund. Till vänster Tuva Elingstam.
Environmental science students’ ideas for a sustainable campus

Smart solutions for a more sustainable campus – from app-controlled study rooms to flowering meadows.

Hur är det med greenwashing, sysslar Umeå universitet med sånt? Nej, snarare kommuniceras hållbarhetsarbetet lite halvljumt, tycker projektgruppen Sara Eckerlid, Sabrin Abu Elkhair, Elsa Örnerstig, Sara Brännström och Linnea Sonehag.
Master's students put sustainability issues under the microscope

Environmental science students have explored various aspects of sustainability on campus.

Students' pathways to sustainability

Latest update: 2026-10-19