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The Faculty of Science
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 – 30 November 2023
Protected droplets a new transport route for medicines
Microgels form a thin protective shell around a droplet until the temperature rises above 32 degrees. Then the microgels…
News – 23 November 2023
AI-based methods can help in studying antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Antibiotic resistance is a growing challenge for human health. In his doctoral thesis, Juan Inda concludes that recent AI…
News – 10 November 2023
Hundreds of toxic chemicals in recycled plastics
When scientists examined pellets from recycled plastic collected in 13 countries they found hundreds of toxic chemicals,…
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PhD studies and research

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He investigates alternatives to clear-felling
As global warming accelerates, the great capacity of Sweden’s forests to capture carbon dioxide has come into the spotlight…
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She is looking for answers about ageing
Mathematics was always an easy choice – growing up in Serbia, maths and problem-solving were part of life. But becoming a…
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
Research Infrastructure
The Faculty of Science has access to research infrastructures of high international standard. The Marine Infrastructure at…
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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All university staff have access to a wide range of benefits and insurances, some of which are presented below. The central…

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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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