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- A new class of fungi named after the King of Sweden– Department of Ecology and GeneticsResearchers at Uppsala University have discovered a completely new fungal species, which they chose …
- Unknown bacteria – an important part of biodiversity– Uppsala UniversityThey’re small but extremely numerous and have a big impact on our ecosystems. But there is still a …
- Vice-Chancellor again tops ranking of leading materials researchers– Uppsala UniversityOn 6 May 2026, Research.com published the fifth edition of its annual global ranking of best …
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Our research programs
Evolutionary Biology
The Evolutionary Biology program conducts research in evolutionary genetics
Limnology
The Limnology program focuses on limnology, the study of inland waters
Plant Ecology and Evolution
The Plant Ecology and Evolution program analyses the structure and dynamics of plant populations and communities
Animal Ecology
The Animal Ecology program studies ecological causes and evolutionary consequences of variation among and within species
