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The Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science

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Welcome to our scientific world that includes everything from the smallest particle to the largest galaxies. Feel free to join our endless journey of knowledge.

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The Faculty of Science embraces all major subject areas within mathematics and the natural sciences. Research and education…
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News and events

News – 8 November 2024
Plastic pollution exacerbates the threats to our planet
According to an international team of researchers from, among others the University of Gothenburg, plastic pollution…
News – 13 November 2024
New species discovered with refined DNA technology
Sometimes plants are so similar to each other that the methods developed by 18th century scientist Carl Linnaeus for…
News – 17 October 2024
Newly discovered stomach bacteria can help cancer research
Researchers from the University of Gothenburg and elsewhere have discovered a variant of the bacteria that causes stomach…
News – 15 November 2024
New method extracts more protein from seaweed
Proteins in sea lettuce could become a promising alternative to meat and other protein sources. Proteins are often tightly…
News – 22 October 2024
Brittle stars’ ancient genome adds new piece to the riddle of regeneration
When a brittle star loses an arm, it quickly grows back. Now researchers at the University of Gothenburg and colleagues have…
News – 15 October 2024
Feifel get 34 million SEK to track electrons
Basic research on the cell’s powerhouses and fundamental research on electron charge transfer are the two excellent projects…
News – 5 November 2024
Research on oxygen minimum zones recieves EU-grant
Researchers from the University of Gothenburg and others are receiving €10 million from the European Research Council ERC to…

PhD studies and research

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Studying old methods for future sustainable construction
What exactly is sustainable construction, and which craft traditions have been lost? Using the façades of old buildings as…
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An ocean of opportunities
The sea affects everyone on this planet. This realisation has reached decisionmakers at all levels in recent years, and the…
Science Faculty Magazine
Science Faculty Magazine is all about the education, research and cooperation that is being conducted at the Faculty of…
Research
The natural sciences study everything from the smallest of particles to the entire universe. Thanks to research in these…
Research at the Faculty of Science
Infrastruktur och forskningsresurser
Naturvetenskapliga fakulteten har tillgång till forskningsfaciliteter av hög internationell standard. Marina infrastrukturen…
Doctoral Studies
Become a PhD student at The Faculty of Science
As a PhD student at the Faculty of Science, you will work with prominent researchers in an international and innovative…
Meet some of our PhD Students
Do you love to ask questions and are driven by finding answers? Do you have a master's degree in natural sciences,…
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There are many benefits to working at the University of Gothenburg. We offer various perks such as wellness grant, parental…

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About The Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science at the University of Gothenburg is a dynamic environment for the knowledge seekers. In this, we…
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The natural sciences need you in Gothenburg
We can offer you all the opportunities of the world.

Education and research are our contribution to reach sustainable development. We address some of the most crucial challenges of our lifetime - such as climate change, biodiversity and the marine environment. Our research and education spans vast areas and we are particularly strong in life sciences, marine sciences, environmental and climate research.
Science is everywhere, and includes us all. We take pride in our students and researchers' efforts, as well as in our unique research and educational environments

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