Umeå researchers working with Bonnier and Harvard on the future of digital magazines
Scandinavian media giant Bonnier Corp. was among the first in the world to design a digital magazine specifically for the iPad. Two IT researchers at Umeå University followed the company's research and development division during the creation of the successful publishing platform Mag+. The findings were recently published by the prestigious Harvard Business School.
Collective action as strategy to prevent disease among poor people
Collective action in the local community increases the possibility to prevent disease among poor people in developing countries, concludes Fatwa Sari Tetra Dewi in her doctoral thesis to be defended at Umeå University on February 8th.
High Vitamin D Levels in Pregnancy May Protect Mothers against Multiple Sclerosis
High blood levels of Vitamin D may protect mothers more than babies against multiple sclerosis (MS), Umeå University researcher Jonatan Salzer concludes in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
How bacteria can survive in acidic, metal rich environments
Acid-loving bacteria thrive in sour, acidic places and can help to dissolve metal. Therefore they are often used for industrial metal extraction. In her doctoral thesis ”Growth and Survival of Acidithiobacilli in Acidic, Metal Rich Environments” Stefanie Mangold, Umeå University, has explored basic mechanisms of these very special bacteria.
Francesco Jodice / Spectaculum Spectatoris
With Spectaculum Spectatoris Francesco Jodice creates a visual archive of that part of humanity that bring life to art in museums worldwide. From Friday, November 16 his video portrait of visitors to Bildmuseet will be on display in the museum and projected on the windows.
Umeå Institute of Design number one in prestigious ranking
Red dot institute has chosen Umeå Institute of Design as the best design education in Europe and the Americas. The prestigious ranking promotes design institutions in the frontline and is based on design awards won during the last five years.
Dayanita Singh / Adventures of a Photograper
Dayanita Singh is one of India’s most influential photographers. Her magical visual essays are now presented in an extensive solo show at Bildmuseet, the first comprehensive presentation of her work in the Nordic countries. The exhibition opens Sunday 14 October at 14:00 with the participation of the artist, and will run until 13 January 2013. Press prewiew Thursday 11 October at 10:00.