News for SLU staff
Here we present news items published on SLU's staff web.
oakrelocation
In connection with the construction of the new tramway along Ulls väg, SLU will relocate the oaks currently situated there. SLU has contracted a tree specialist to carry out the relocation of the

New book explores the interface between landscape and planning
From floods in New Orleans to forest fires in Västmanland. In a new book, researchers from a range of disciplines come together to examine how contemporary social and environmental changes are

Datacentermigrering
To modernize the university’s IT environment, a large-scale data center migration will take place on the weekend of June 28–29. This affects the availability of the IT systems. To modernize the
test pit
On June 2, a test pit will be excavated within a designated area on campus (see red outline in image 1) as part of a temporary ground investigation project. The area will be restored upon completion
Register to the first SLU Digital Agriculture Symposium
Are you curious about how artificial intelligence, robotics, and smart technologies are reshaping the future of farming? Don’t miss the SLU Digital Agriculture Symposium 2025, taking place on June 12
SLU Digital Agriculture Symposium 2025
agnes.soto@slu.se #AgriTech #DigitalFarming #SmartAgriculture #Innovation #FutureofFarming The SLU Digital Agriculture Symposium 2025 will bring together researchers, start-ups, and industry

submit a poem for the SLU poetry walk
For the third year running the SLU University Library arranges a poetry walk in Alnarp and Uppsala, and this year we would like to include poems by people who work or study at SLU! Between 12 May and

Urban farming opens up for conversation about the future
What do people in Rosengård think about the future and how can you grow plants indoors in a basement in a good way? Nina Vogel, program director at SLU Urban Futures, is one of the researchers
Bibliotekshuset byggstart
On 1 April, the renovation of the library building will commence. The first noticeable change will be the fencing around the building. The passage between the north and south sides (marked in purple)
How SLU Works to Ensure a Safe Study and Work Environment
The tragic events in Örebro in February 2025 brought safety in higher education to the fore. Our university has procedures in place for preventing and managing threats to our security and safety.
Goin'
Starting this spring, SLU will offer both current and newly admitted students on our international programmes the opportunity to join the Goin’ app. Goin’ is a social network for new students,

Brendan McKie – new Professor of Freshwater Ecology
How much impact from human activities can a freshwater ecosystem absorb before species disappear and key ecosystem services are threatened? And how does biodiversity loss interact with other