Delving deep into the secrets of the nervous system Getting to know At only seven years old, she was discovered firing up a Bunsen burner in the family’s basement. Julia Morud Lekholm had borrowed her older sister’s… 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
Nhu studies the enigma of stem cells Getting to know Nhu got interested in chemistry quite early in her schooling. After a Bachelor’s degree in her home country of Vietnam, Thi Ngoc Nhu Phan applied… 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
Research in life sciences is on the rise “Sweden aims to be a leading life sciences nation.” This is one of the statements in Sweden’s National Life Sciences Strategy, which was published by… Read more
Five questions for… Five questions for ...Kosala Amarasinghe, who is studying the master’s program in chemistry. Before enrolling at the University of Gothenburg, he studied a four-year bachelor’s degree in computational… Read more
Five questions for.. Five questions for Azar Tir, who is studying the Master’s programme in chemistry and education (Kemi och lärande). She obtained her Bachelor's degree in chemistry in Iran. Read more
Chemist fighting for equal opportunities Getting to know In her research career, she is not just pleased with her own success. She is at her happiest when the whole research team is developing… Read more
The secrets of the DNA molecule Eureka! Suddenly, it happens. In a long-term research project, a breakthrough suddenly occurs or chance plays into the hands of the researchers. A new crucial discovery… Read more
Five questions for… Five questions for … Malin Möller, completing her final year of a master’s programme in molecular biology and a master’s thesis at AstraZeneca. 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
Speaking of Nobel The biggest scientific event of the year is undoubtedly the awarding of Nobel Prizes. Three researchers from the Faculty of Natural Sciences met at Ågrenska… Read more
“I really feel that I am doing something useful and contributing to the research.” Alumna Meet molecular Biologist Angelica Johansson who in her job as an In Vivo Laboratory Engineer helps develop new pharmaceuticals for treating Parkinson’s disease. Read more
European researchers gathered to discuss the origin of planets Some 30 researchers from throughout Europe attended the Origins of Habitable Planets programme arranged by the Gothenburg Centre for Advanced Studies in Science (GoCAS). The… 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
Air pollution kills millions Air quality in congested cities like New Delhi and Bombay is definitely bad. But the levels of air pollution in the Indian countryside are also… Read more
The 2016 Nobel Prize in chemistry This year’s Nobel Laureates in chemistry have developed molecules whose movements can be controlled and that can perform a task when power is supplied. Simply… Read more
Received a doctorate at the same time as Evert Taube He became a doctor of chemistry when Evert Taube was awarded an honorary doctorate. Bo Lamm is the jubilee doctor who 50 years ago was… Read more
Arsenic – a hidden threat in food More than 100 million people may be poisoned by arsenic, a toxic metal that can cause cancer as well as Alzheimer’s. Researcher Markus Tamas has… Read more
Successful, but humble He is a top, young researcher, the recipient of several research distinctions in his field, who has come to Sweden and the University of Gothenburg… Read more
‘That is why I have started a whole new field of research’ After 15 years abroad at some of the world's most prestigious universities, Johanna Höög has returned to Sweden. Now she is starting a whole new… Read more
Nearing the goal Nearly four years ago Loujain Elias left her native Syria for an uncertain life in Sweden. She was then halfway through her education to be… Read more
Hoping for a career in Sweden “I’m happy to have been given the opportunity to be here, and hope that this internship will help me get a job in my field,”… Read more
Seeking solutions for industrial problems What does the customer need? That is the most important question when chemist Nina Simic kicks off a new research project. She is passionate about… Read more
Dream job in the wake of the crisis Emelie Fritz’ postgraduate appointment in Germany got off to something of a rocky start. Seven years later, however, she is now “Frau Doktor Fritz” and… Read more
Rejection led to success Pitted against a highly competitive field, researcher Karl Börjesson fell just short of securing a grant from the European Research Council, in spite of his… Read more
First-rate laboratory These are busy times at the Swedish NMR Centre. Almost all of the magnets are completely booked up for the next few months, and researchers… 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
The Nobel Prize: Chemistry This year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognises the discovery of DNA repair, the processes used by all organisms to give DNA the stability required in… Read more
Concerted effort to address global challenges ‘Today's risk assessments of chemicals are inadequate. It is not enough to look at only one chemical at a time. This practice is based on… Read more
Inspired to study science at Marie Curie Day There were chemistry experiments and talks about light on the agenda when upper secondary classes came together for Marie Curie Day. “We’ll find out a… Read more
Researching the plant kingdom for new medicines Mate Erdelyi already knew during his teenage years that he wanted to become a chemist. Now he is leading a major research project that covers… Read more
School Children Exploring the World of Molecules Dressed in lab coats and gloves, schoolchildren extract their DNA and trace bloodstains. Universeum, Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg are in… Read more
Chemistry teachers came together in Gothenburg The University of Gothenburg played host when the Swedish National Committee for Chemistry and the Swedish Chemical Society arranged continuing professional development days for teachers. Read more
The chairman who makes enough time PhD Student Research student, chairman of the Scientific Doctoral Student Council, motorcycling enthusiast, pianist and drummer in a piping band. Sebastian Ibstedt’s solution for making enough time:… Read more
Shedding light on plants The lives of all plants are controlled by light-sensitive proteins. They measure light and decide when it is time to start flowering or shed their… Read more
4.3 million for cloud research The scientific community still does not fully understand how ice is formed in clouds. The Swedish Research Council has granted researcher Erik Thomson a project… Read more
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2013 ‘…for the development of multiscale models for complex chemical systems’ Read more
Researchers set sail to free the sea of rubbish Last summer it was time to set off from the landing stage in Smögen and head for Visby and Almedalen. Martin Hasselöv, Professor at the… Read more
Discovery of the biological clock that governs fertility Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have identified the biological clock that governs female fertility. This discovery could be of great significance for future medical… Read more
