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Short Introduction to SLU

Short Introduction to SLU. Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Operational concept. SLU develops the understanding and sustainable use and management of biological natural resources.

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Short Introduction to SLU

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  1. Short Introductionto SLU Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

  2. Operational concept SLU develops the understanding and sustainable use and management of biological natural resources. This is achieved by research, education and environmental monitoring and assessment, in collaboration with the surrounding community. Vision: SLU is a world-class university in the fields of life and environmental sciences.

  3. SLU – Strengths and Profile Areas Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (For example, Umeå’s Plant Science Centre, timber fibers, plant breeding and plant biotechnology, domestic animal genetic resources, molecular domestic animal genetics) Animal and Human Health (Infection biology, reproduction biology, animal welfare science –The Swedish Centre for Animal Welfare, food and health, green technology, domesticated microbes, probiotics, etc.) Climate and Ecosystem Change (Aquatic environments, forest ecosystem structure and function, greenhouse gasses, etc.) Sustainable Production and Natural Resources System for game and fishery administration, sustainable usage of forest and earth, domesticating of microorganisms, interaction of plant and fungus, plants in nitrogen cycle, production of bio-fuels, cycle of plant nutrition, livestock keeping, natural resources economy) Quality in the Food Chain (From raw materials to the finished product, quality and food safety, etc.) Community Planning (Landscape planning, development of urban and rural environments, animal, nature and garden therapy)

  4. National and International Ranking • SLU ”excellent” in the European University Ranking: CHE Excellence Ranking • SLU amongst the 200 – 300 best educational institutions in the world, according to the Shanghai Ranking. • SLU amongst the top 200 universities in the world according to the Times Higher Educations (THE) ranking of world-class universities. • SLU has 3rd place in the national university ranking (Urank), takes into consideration the quality of education provided. .

  5. Activities in Percentage Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 10% Undergraduate Studies 22% Research and Post-Graduate Studies 68% Source: SLU’s Annual Report 2010

  6. Education programmes Youbring the worldto SLU! 24 first-cycle programmes 19 second-cycle programmes, mostly in English Over 300 courses 4,102 full-time students (2011) 3-7 students per teacher Good exchange agreements and international collaboration

  7. SLU nationwide SLU has a nationwide presence, its largest campuses being at Alnarp, Skara, Umeå and Uppsala. Sweden measures 1570 km from the South to the North but if you drive the shortest road is 2083 km and on a day with good driving conditions it takes around 24 hours to get from one end to the other. If you go the same distance south you end up in Rome!

  8. Uppsala – an academic city with twoUniversities • Uppsala University (founded in 1477) www.uu.se • The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (founded in1977) www.slu.se The archbishop of Sweden has been in Uppsala since 1164 Today’s population is around 200 000 (40 000 students!)

  9. Lilla Lilla Sunnersta student housing Lilla Sunnersta

  10. Lilla Sunnersta student housing Lilla Sunnersta

  11. Rackarberget

  12. Flogsta

  13. Food of Life at SLU Thesis work any time of the year – part time or full time!

  14. Studying at SLU • Lectures • Group discussions • Literature studies • Group projects • Study visits • Laboratorypracticals • Take part in the offeredteaching and come prepared! • Notewhat is ”mandatory” • Ask if you do not haveenough information! Start with fellow students and thenteachers • Work hard! • Havefun! Teaching and learning

  15. Orientationprogramme • Starts at 13.00 on the 28th of Aug • am 29 Aug • Afternoon/evening 31 Aug, 2 and 3 Sept • Sweden and SLU • Library • IT • Student union • Languagecourses • Social activities

  16. What to do on arrival in Uppsala • On arrival: Find your room! • Contact Sigrid to get your cash cardwith the firstinstallment on (new solution for thisyear) • Get a bike or bus card! • Go toyour housing officetosign the contract! • Go to Ultuna campus and learntofind your wayaround. Go to the IT-desk and get yourpassword for the computers and WiFi. • Get literature for yourfirstcourses and start reading! • Orientationprogramme starts Aug 28th • Courses start Sept 1st

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