Diatoms for energy Closer look Diatoms are a diverse group of microalgae that make up a large part of the microscopic biomass found in oceans and lakes. Photosynthesis by diatoms… Read more
Fish researcher combating fraud My subject He has been on adventurous research expeditions across the globe, and experienced both highs and lows before his research career took off in Norway. Meet… Read more
Sophie is plumbing the depths of future foods My subject Algae researcher Sophie Steinhagen has been interested in plants ever since she grew up on a farm in central Germany. “But it wasn’t until I… Read more
Hidden clues in the interior of caves Eureka! After having focused on cave walls, researchers are now looking at the soil inside caves. For in the soil lie answers to questions about human… Read more
Shedding light on the mysterious fungus kingdom My subject “All fungi deserve their rightful place in the fungus kingdom,” according to Henrik Nilsson, who is campaigning for the world’s six million species of fungi… Read more
The fish with no stomach Closer look This time we have a fish under the microscope – more precisely, a nine-day old zebrafish fry. What you can see in the picture is… Read more
A time machine for botanists It’s nothing short of a gold mine for botanists. The Herbarium at the University of Gothenburg offers researchers the opportunity to travel in time, examining… Read more
The Earth’s species diversity is essential for human survival Biodiversity is shrinking at an accelerated pace, with incalculable consequences such as pandemics, food shortages, and the collapse of ecosystems. For the scientists, it is… Read more
“What are we doing to our world, and how bad is it?” My subject Climate change is happening twice as fast in the Arctic, and what happens there has a huge impact on the rest of the world. Climate… Read more
“The lab was built specifically for my research” Alumna She went from a doctoral studentship at the University of Gothenburg to a postdoc fellowship with a Nobel Prize winner at Stanford University. Now Anna-Karin… Read more
Animals that can live in outer space Closer look Tardigrades, or water bears as they are also known as, are microscopically small animals. They have an incredible ability to survive the harshest of conditions,… Read more
“Kids are naturally interested in science” Alumna Johan Eklöf is a bat researcher and a writer. Read more
“Climate change is real and already much more serious than we realise” She has identified the genes that prevent palms from drying out as the climate changes. Mapped the kinship between plants across six continents. But it… Read more
“I want to save the world” Alumna Meet Linnéa Jägrud, a forest consultant who focuses on the climate. Read more
Growing for a sustainable future We know that the climate is changing and the world’s population is growing. One of the challenges for the future therefore involves producing enough food… Read more
Busy times for pollen expert My subject These are busy times for researcher Åslög Dahl. As a pollen expert, the high season brings a deluge of enquiries from the media and the… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
“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,… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
Exploring the unique icefishes in Antarctica Four questions for Michael Axelsson, who is on his eighth expedition in Antarctica. Read more
PROJECT: CHINA China currently faces challenges related to climate change and environmental degradation. Though daunting, work to combat these problems is on-going. The University of Gothenburg currently… Read more
Traces from Chernobyl still found in seals New research suggests that marine mammals have stored radioactive caesium in their bodies after the Chernobyl accident to a greater extent than their prey. This… Read more
What is a Post doc? ”Postdoctoral position: a temporary research position, often abroad, intended to give a person the possibility to professionally conduct research, after the completion of their doctoral… Read more
Love at first sight A life-long love affair can start in many different ways. For Emilia Benavente, it began with a sea lion at a South American zoo when… Read more
The benefits of 3D printing A shortage of spare parts for an instrument meant that researcher Michael Axelsson decided to try printing the parts out using a 3D printer. Now… Read more
Plants have coped better than animals with natural disasters At least five major natural disasters have fundamentally changed the history of life on earth. But these dramatic events have also paved the way for… Read more
Thinning out forests for more oaks Oak regrowth increases dramatically when carrying out thinning in oak-rich mixed forests, according to a new research thesis from the University of Gothenburg. Thinning, forest… Read more
High quality programmes in Biology and Mathematics The Bachelor’s programme in Biology and the Master’s programmes in Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics at the University of Gothenburg are of very high quality, according… Read more
Collaborating with researchers in Rwanda With local researchers in the hill country of Rwanda, researchers Göran Wallin and Johan Uddling study how Africa’s largest remaining tropical montane rainforest is reacting… Read more
BIologist Looking Eastward Her dream of becoming a marine biologist fell through, but Monique Wannding doesn’t seem too sad about it. Today she works at the Government Offices… Read more
A passion for the diversity of species Alexandre Antonelli falls silent for a couple of seconds. He turns a little in his chair, choosing his words with care. “I want to bring… Read more
Tracking down new Baltic Sea alga species PhD Student Polly Morphic is a thick-skinned, energetic redhead who’s happiest taking on her opponents on the roller derby track. But Polly Morphic also has an alter… Read more
From yellow to red How have species of birds that were once yellow become red? This is a question that interests zoologist Staffan Andersson, who researches evolution in birds. Read more
