News for SLU staff
Here we present news items published on SLU's staff web.
test pit
On May 16, 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
Uppsala materials in stacks
The temporary library in Uppsala is small and can only accommodate a limited number of books and journals. This means that many items need to be requested from the stacks. You will get an email when
SLU Live
Welcome to SLU Live! Over two Wednesdays this spring, you will have the opportunity to engage with current issues from the perspective of the Vice-Chancellor and university management. It is also a
Sign up for the Mario Kart Tournament in Uppsala!
Third time's a charm! Will Moondog emerge victorious once again? Sign up for the Mario Kart Tournament no later than February 25 to challenge him and everyone else for the title of Ultuna's Mario