“They understand that their future is at stake.” Plastic film that was wrapped around a Skagen salad baguette, parts for a bicycle, and a theft protection tag from a garment. But perhaps most… 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
He seeks cool relief in an ever warmer city It is hot in the city, and it is only going to get hotter. Fredrik Lindberg, researcher at the Department of Earth Sciences, knows how… Read more
Läckö Castle to be refurbished with the aid of conservation research Läckö Castle makes quite an impression even from a distance. Majestic in white, it looms large against the blue sky. The fact that the façade… Read more
New focus in two days In mid-March, the Government of Sweden recommended that universities and university colleges should switch to distance education, and just like the other higher education institutions… Read more
Researchers’ eco-smart obstacle used at Gothenburg Horse Show For the third year running, researchers from the University of Gothenburg took their sustainable obstacle to the Gothenburg Horse Show. Read more
Not always organic before More and more people are demanding organic fruit and vegetables, and traditional growing methods are enjoying a resurgence in popularity. But were things really better… Read more
New methods provide future environmental gains Fast, reproducible and large-scale. The company eDNA Solutions AB develops technologies to analyse large amounts of environmental data. “It is exciting to contribute to the… Read more
Curiosity as a motivator PhD Student Johanna Elam is not taken aback by different opinions. On the contrary, she feels right at home with different points of view. With great curiosity… Read more
Scary Seafood will teach us to eat new food from the sea Can sea squirts, polychaete worms and algae become delicacies of the future? Although they may not sound very appetising, the sea contains many untapped resources… Read more
Students with a sustainable focus The commitment is steady, the time and energy vary. This is how the activities of Science Students for Sustainability (SciSS) can be summarised. Now the… 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
Allow the city to become green? An increasingly urbanised world places higher demands on how we build our cities, including how green areas are planned and integrated effectively into physical urban… Read more
The University of Gothenburg leads in sustainable development In 2016, the Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ) was commissioned by the Swedish government to evaluate how universities and colleges are working to promote sustainable… Read more
With cultural heritage as a lens He uses cultural heritage as the starting point in research on sustainable cities and societies. Cultural conservator Feras Hammami examines various city projects both abroad… Read more
With a dream of a better world Her work affects the daily lives of almost everyone in Gothenburg. As environmental strategist at Västtrafik public transport services, Hanna Björk is working to get… 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
Expensive drops for a more secure future Ninety-seven per cent of the world’s usable fresh water is stored as groundwater. Despite this, we know very little about groundwater and how, for example,… Read more
