Umeå University

The Umeå University ( Umeå universitet Swedish ) is a Swedish national university in Umeå in Västerbotten. It is the fifth oldest university in Sweden and was founded in 1965. She is a member of the University of the Arctic.

The university is organized into four faculties, which are responsible for more than 50 institutes and more than 20 research centers. The faculties are also assigned to eight universities ( högskolor ), which organize the training in a particular career field. It is not, this is independent universities, but they are part of the University of Umea.

Approximately 37,000 undergraduate and graduate students studying or conducting research at the university. Of the 4,185 employees (2010) are 2,027 employed in the field of teaching and research, of which 44 % are women; 365 are professors, of which 22 % are women.

The central campus is located in Umeå, but the university also operates training and research in Skellefteå (Campus Skellefteå ), Örnsköldsvik (Campus Örnsköldsvik ), Lycksele and Kiruna. In Umeå there is also the art campus on the banks of Ume älv where training in the fields of art, design and architecture takes place. Since the spring of 2012, the Photo Museum Umeå is on the art campus. On the university campus, there is also a branch of the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences ( Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet ).

• 3.1 Culture på campus
• 3.2 Umeå Student Radio
• 3.3 Student Life
• 3.4 internationality

History

In the 19th century they discussed the establishment of a university in northern Sweden. The basis was the relatively low level of education of the population and a shortage of lawyers, doctors and teachers in the region.

In 1946 we discussed the establishment of a university again, as a native of Umea Reichstag deputy Gösta Skoglund filed an application for examination of high school question in northern Sweden. In which city the university should be established at this stage was unclear; However, in conversation were from the beginning Härnosand and Umeå.

The request was denied. Also found another proposal to build an empire hospital with an associated dental education, no consent. Despite the setbacks, efforts continued to strengthen Umeå position as a prime candidate for the location of the first university in Norrland.

The decision in 1951 to establish an academic library in Umeå, ultimately leading to the decisive advantage. With the establishment of the library, the foundation stone was laid for the establishment of the University. 1956 Umeå finally got a dental clinic, was then begun with the construction of student accommodation and the house of a students' association.

Was then started in 1957 also set up a medical unit. After the Medical School, the academic library as well as the dental clinic had started its operation, it was only a matter of time before a university in Umeå was to be founded. The application for the establishment of a university was finally adopted by the Reichstag in 1963. Two years later, on September 17, 1965, the University officially by King Gustav VI was. Adolf inaugurated.

For the first rector Lars- Gunnar Larsson was appointed. To date, followed by six other principals:

• Lars- Gunnar Larsson (1964-1969)
• Karl- Gustav Paul (1969-1973)
• Lars Beckman (1973-1992)
• Sigbrit Franke (1992-1998)
• Inge -Bert Täljedal (1999-2005)
• Göran Sandberg (2005-2010)
• Lena Gustafsson (2010 -)

Organization

The supreme body of the university is the University Council, which decides on the distribution of resources within the university. The highest representatives of the university is the rector. He is assisted by a Vice-Rector (who also is vice-rector ), two vice presidents, a senior adviser and director of the University and the Director of Administration. Together, they form the university management.

For education and research, the faculties are responsible, which in turn are divided into institutes and universities. Each faculty is headed by a Dean, who also chairs the Faculty Council.

Faculties

The Umeå University consists of four faculties:

• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Medicine
• Faculty of Social Sciences
• Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences

Universities

At the University of Umeå, there are eight universities:

• School of Architecture Umeå: Here the training of architects takes place. The University places a focus on Sustainable Development and Integrated Design.
• College of Design Umeå: The College of Design offers degree programs in the fields of product design, transportation design and interaction at style. She enjoys an excellent academic reputation.
• Graduate School of Umeå: The Graduate School forms in economics and economics. It lays great emphasis on internationalization and offers several programs in English language.
• Umeå School of Art: The Academy offers a study of the liberal arts ( Fri Konst or Fine Arts). Students will learn both practically and theoretically to be active with the aim after graduation as artists.
• College of Education, Umeå: University of Education are trained for all types of school teachers.
• Umeå School of Gastronomy: Here the training of chefs, hotel managers and restaurant managers will be held.
• Umeå Institute of Technology: The Technical College trains engineers, but also puts an emphasis on research in engineering and technology. Currently, most research in the areas of raw material supply, energy supply and Applied IT is encouraged.
• Centre for Sports Sciences Umeå: The center coordinates the education and research in the field of sports. The spectrum ranges from sports science to sports management, health promotion, physical education, psychology with a focus on sports to wellness.

University Library

Umeå Universitätsbliothek is the largest academic library in Norrland. The library has a collection of 1.3 million volumes and has during the semester average of 3,000 visitors a day.

Campus

The central campus of the University of Umeå was built according to the North American model, but also inspired by the University of Aarhus in Denmark, whose buildings are built around a central park with a pond in the middle around. Most of the buildings cluster around the center of the campus, the universe building. On campus, located further are a branch of the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, the sports center IKSU and the University Hospital of Norrland.

Culture på campus

Culture på campus ( German: Culture on campus) is a Swedish unprecedented effort that organizes cultural events on the campus of the University of Umea. The project started in 2003 with the aim to contribute to a creative and interesting study and work environment. At least once a week, there are lunchtime concerts, readings, dance performances or exhibitions - mostly free and accessible to all members of the university. In 2008, there were 45 events with a total of about 25,000 spectators. Culture på campus is also an important part of the preparations for Umeå position as European Capital of Culture 2014.

Umeå Student Radio

With Umeå Student Radio, the university has its own radio channel. The Swedish university radio station broadcasts its program via live stream on the Internet and within 70 kilometers of the FM transmission frequency 102.3 MHz. Local radio produced in the week around 20 hours of broadcast time and deals with current events in the city.

Student Life

Being a university town Umeå has a keen student life that is less tied to the old traditions as in traditional Swedish university cities of Lund and Uppsala. Nevertheless, there are on campus a wide range of initiatives and activities, such as the United Nations, choirs, theater groups, sports groups as well as several restaurants, pubs and clubs.

Internationality

At the University of Umeå learn, researching and working people from over 40 different countries. The University has established partnerships with universities from all over the world, and every year about 500 exchange students to Umea. Furthermore, there are 30 Master's programs in English, where many international students are enrolled.