We are experts in helping research reach a market – and make a difference in society. SLU's research ranges from the big to the small – from climate change and rural development through to functional genomics? and biotechnology. Through us at SLU Holding many innovations and start-ups develop. A large proportion of the research results can quickly be applied to solutions sought after by the market. We currently have one portfolio company, for example, that is working on a new type of fat molecule that can reduce obesity, another that is working on garden environments in order to reduce stress and a third that is providing resorbable implants for veterinary surgery. SLU Holding offers the opportunity of advanced work experience whilst you are still studying. Do you want to make use of your training before graduation, at the same time as creating your own network? Then we think you should apply to become a Student Desktop Researcher (SDR). You will of course be paid for the work you do, and you can meanwhile enhance your CV with valuable experience. What should you be considering so that what you’re researching into will one day become an innovation that benefits society? 
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Time to nominate the next Bertebos Prize laureate
KSLA has the privilege of inviting prominent people and organizations to nominate candidates for the Bertebos Prize 2024. The Prize consists of SEK 400,000Read more... -
Lyft för SLU i internationell hållbarhetsranking av lärosäten
SLU lyfter sig och är nu bland de 201-300 främsta bland 1591 universitet och lärosäten som utvärderas i The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023. För mål 2 – ingen hunger – hamnar SLU på plats 13.
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Social service dog activities increases the quality of life
Lena Lidfors is Professor of Ethology at the Department of Animal Environment and Health, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Skara. In recent years, her interest has also turned to the interaction between animals and humans, resulting in a report on social service dogs in schools, health and social care.
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