Linda Engström Ruud is researching new drugs for obesity and diabetes that provide better treatment and fewer side effects.

Photo: Johan Wingborg

Research

The University of Gothenburg provides comprehensive and successful research, which is characterised by cross-disciplinary partnerships and is closely linked to the educational programmes.

Our more than 3,000 researchers, lecturers and doctoral students conduct research into everything from developmental biology, logistics and gender studies, to political science, design and medieval history. The university also has a number of high-profile researchers. The research at the University of Gothenburg is conducted at our departments and research centres.

Our research areas

Sustainability and the Environment

The University of Gothenburg conducts prominent research into the environment, energy, antibiotic resistance, transportation…

Information Technology and Science

The University of Gothenburg conducts prominent research into fields such as sustainable mariculture, chemical risk…

Health and Medicine

The Sahlgrenska Academy conducts prominent research into cardiovascular diseases, metabolism, neurological and…

Society and Economics

The University of Gothenburg conducts prominent research into fields such as democracy, media, points of law, consumption,…

Culture and Languages

The University of Gothenburg conducts prominent research into archaeology, design, film, philosophy, photography, gender…

Education and Learning

The University of Gothenburg conducts prominent research that concerns the relationships between education, society and…

Publications, researchers and research groups

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Top news

News – 28 September 2023

Low-grade intestinal inflammation a long time after radiotherapy

News – 20 September 2023

A hot summer led to more malaria deaths the following year

As climate change accelerates, it is becoming increasingly important to study the impact of climate change on human health…

News – 26 September 2023

Bladderwrack at risk of destruction as ocean acidity rises

Climate change is increasing carbon dioxide levels in the sea, causing bladderwrack seaweed to grow more quickly and to…

News – 20 September 2023

Obesity notably tough in bipolar disorder

News – 14 September 2023

Pollination by more than one bee species improves cherry harvest

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Meet our top researchers

News – 16 February 2023

Archaeologist in documentary about life as a researcher

Research story/portrait

Teaching about the sea through digital technology

Research story/portrait

She scrutinizes the seams of the gender costume

Maja Gunn explores gender, sexuality, power and norms with textiles, clothing and fashion.

Research story/portrait

Torsten Hild Lets the Hand’s Thoughts Be His Guide

He is a professor at HDK-Valand – but without Gothenburg and its academic setting as his workplace. Hild’s professorship and…

Being a researcher in Sweden

Research infrastructure

Providing good conditions for research in order to develop and maintain a high standard requires functional and advanced…

Welcome Services

Welcome Services offers information and assistance to international researchers, faculty, staff, and students in matters…

World-renowned scientist

Research story/portrait

Arvid Carlsson - Nobel Laureate in Medicine

"Dopamine is involved in everything that happens in our brain, all the important functions."

Rankings and recognitions

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Ranking and recognitions

This page provides information on the University of Gothenburg's position in international league tables and important…

Value creation and utilisation of research

The University of Gothenburg contributes to sustainable and knowledge-based societal development, in part through developing innovative, research-based solutions. Often, it is in the interface between academia and other societal actors that ideas arise and solutions are allowed to mature, so that they can create value for society and its citizens.

Support system for innovation and utilization

Navigate our support system for innovation, utilization and application of research

Publishing and information management

Gothenburg University Library is one of Sweden's largest and broadest research libraries subject-wise, with unique collections and access to extensive digital sources.

Library services and support

The library's services and support for researchers at the University of Gothenburg.

Gothenburg University Publications Electronic Archive

Gothenburg University Publications Electronic Archive (GUPEA) is a platform for e-publishing of theses, student essays, and…

For sustainable development

Around 650 researchers and PhD students from 40 different departments at Chalmers and the University of Gothenburg are part of the research network for sustainable development administrated by GMV. Together the network’s members represent a wide range of disciplines.