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Our Reports & Publications

At STUNS Life Science we conduct reports to gain knowledge and insights on different topics within the life science sector to inspire and create discussion forums. Reports authored by STUNS, our student employees, as well as publications where we are co-authors, are published here.

Additionally our digital INSIGHT MAGAZINE The latest scales of Uppsala’s Life science sector, provide a user-friendly overview of the advancements in life science in Uppsala, including statistics is published annualy in March.

INSIGHT MAGAZINE 2024
18 mars, 2024 in INSIGHT MAGAZINE 2024 (spring), Reports & Publications

Insight Magazine 2024

For the past few years, STUNS Life Science has been working on developing a database that collects, analyzes, and visualizes the latest trends in the life science sector in Uppsala.…
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8 september, 2023 in Uppsala- Where legacy meets curiosity

Magazine: UPPSALA – Where legacy meets curiosity

We usually say that Sweden is incredibly strong in life science, and Uppsala is exceptionally good. When we look at both qualitative and quantitative aspects, which is what we are…
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10 oktober, 2023 in Barometer 2023, BIO-X Accelerate

Introducing Insight Machine

Our mission is to empower decision- makers like you with a robust foundation for strategic choices. Therefore, we have developed a database to provide us with these foundations – the…
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7 oktober, 2023 in Barometer 2023, Podcast

SPEED OF LIFE – TRAILBLAZERS – Sara Mangsbo

SPEED OF LIFE – Building a strong and sustainable Life science sector - together Uppsala profile - Sara Mangsbo What would you say defines you? I am always kind of…
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15 november, 2023 in Barometer 2023

A brief history of Uppsala University Hospital

The history of hospitals in Uppsala dates all the way back to the 14th century with Helgeandehuset on Fyristorg. Here, the church provided care for the sick and impoverished, with…
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15 november, 2023 in Barometer 2023

Kemicum – From the discovery of oxygen to the atom knife

Kvarteret munken (the monks quarter), nestled alongside the Fyris River and the “Islandsfallet” waterfall, has witnessed the evolution of various academic disciplines from the 18th to the 20th century. Most…
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15 november, 2023 in Barometer 2023

Uppsala – a center of learning

In the year 1258, following the tragic fire at the Old Uppsala (Gamla Uppsala) Cathedral, Pope Alexander IV granted his approval to relocate the episcopal see to the new city…
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15 november, 2023 in Barometer 2023

A brief historical perspective

Jacob Ulfsson was born sometime in the 1430s, but we actually don’t know the exact year due to conflicting information. However, we do know that he studied in Rostock in…
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7 oktober, 2023 in Barometer 2023, Podcast

SPEED OF LIFE – TRAILBLAZERS – Ulf Landegren

SPEED OF LIFE – Building a strong and sustainable Life science sector - together Uppsala profile - Ulf Landegren What would you say defines you? I’m not sure. But I…
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15 november, 2023 in Barometer 2023, BIO-X Accelerate

One step closer to gender equality in boardrooms

In our analysis of gender representation within the companies leadership roles, between 2021/2022, several key findings emerge. Across the board, we observe a 26% female presence, reflecting an increase from…
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15 november, 2023 in Barometer 2023, Sustainable Cluster Development

The silent facilitators: How consulting businesses drive Uppsala’s life science scene

It is no secret that the life science industry has been hugely successful in Uppsala. Behind the success are the often-overlooked service providers. They form the backbone of this thriving…
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7 oktober, 2023 in Barometer 2023, Podcast

SPEED OF LIFE – TRAILBLAZERS – Christel Bergström

SPEED OF LIFE – Building a strong and sustainable Life science sector - together Uppsala profile - Christel Bergström Okay, so what defines you? I think if I look back…
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15 november, 2023 in Barometer 2023, Sustainable Cluster Development

Sustainability in Uppsala’s life science sector

The life science sector’s profound connection with health and care is at the heart of sustainability. This dynamic synergy extends to the right to a healthy life on a thriving…
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15 november, 2023 in Barometer 2023, Testa Center

Unlocking Sweden’s biopharmaceutical potential

In recent years, Sweden has witnessed a remarkable surge in its commitment to the fields of biological production and next-generation pharmaceuticals. This visionary initiative, spearheaded by the Swedish government and…
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7 oktober, 2023 in Barometer 2023, Podcast

SPEED OF LIFE – TRAILBLAZERS – Johan Sundström

SPEED OF LIFE – Building a strong and sustainable Life science sector - together Uppsala profile - Johan Sundström How do you define success? Oh, well, the only way to…
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15 november, 2023 in Barometer 2023, Sustainable Cluster Development

Sustainability network

Crafting a sustainable future that benefits all Earth’s inhabitants is no easy feat. The most intricate challenges are often best tackled together. Sustainability is not a solo endeavor; it’s a…
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7 oktober, 2023 in Barometer 2023, Podcast

SPEED OF LIFE – TRAILBLAZERS – Håkan Engqvist

SPEED OF LIFE – Building a strong and sustainable Life science sector - together Uppsala profile - Håkan Engqvist What would you say you do that others don’t? I get…
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5 juli, 2023 in Barometer 2022, Reports & Publications

Paving the way to digital health

Three out of four companies in Uppsala´s life science sector percieve digital transformation to be a key to future success. While many companies believe digital tranformation will play a big…
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5 juli, 2023 in Barometer 2022, Reports & Publications

Sustainable skills supply

The current situation and needs described in this text are the result of dialogues conducted between STUNS, life science companies in Uppsala, and public actors. The proposed strategies for sustainable…
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31 januari, 2023 in Barometer 2022

Todays achievements – tommorows visions

In its 2022 sustainability report, STUNS set out to take the pulse of life science in Uppsala, focusing on the sector´s achievements and ambitions for the future. Life science is…
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27 oktober, 2022 in Reports & Publications

Report: Equality – a prerequisite for a sustainable development

The sustainability efforts within the life science sector mostly revolve around environmental issues, despite the fact that the concept - and the global goals - also encompass social and economic…
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27 juni, 2021 in Reports & Publications

Report: 12 voices on the future of life science

The future of mankind rests in the hands of life science. In this report, we get to know some of the profiles and driving spirits who in various ways strive…
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27 oktober, 2022 in Reports & Publications

Successful cluster collaboration

What role do clusters play in Europe's development towards an increasingly digitalized and sustainable society? How can Europe's clusters work together for a common future? These questions are currently burning…
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27 januari, 2022 in Reports & Publications

Report: Today´s achievements, tomorrow´s visions – sustainability

When working on this survey I was surprised by all the exciting initiatives and examples that the ecosystem’s actors are currently working on to become more sustainable. Most actors are…
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17 januari, 2023 in Barometer 2022, BIO-X Accelerate

Equality – a prerequisite for a sustainable development

Countless reports and surveys show that diverse teams contribute to successful business and social sustainability. Companies with greater equality among board members and management teams tend to be more profitable.…
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27 oktober, 2022 in Barometer 2022, Reports & Publications

Report: Precision medicine

For two years, I have been working in the field now known as precision medicine. What we used to call personalized healthcare was translated into various terms in Swedish, ranging…
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21 september, 2022 in Uppsala- Where legacy meets curiosity

Magazine: UPPSALA – Where legacy meets curiosity

RIGHT NOW, you are reading something we have been thinking about for a long time – a magazine that describes the development of life science in Uppsala in an easy-to-digest…
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14 november, 2022 in Barometer 2022

Uppsala in numbers

Uppsala In Numbers In the Times Higher Education Young University ranking. SLU was places 58 in the world and number 1 in Sweden. Uppsala University ranked 89 out of 2,500…
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27 maj, 2021 in Reports & Publications

Trend analysis in Life science

In 2019, the Life science sector in Uppsala employed approximately 6,200 individuals, contributing to a total turnover of SEK 31 million. Uppsala stands as one of Sweden's prominent regions for…
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27 juni, 2021 in Reports & Publications

Digital Transformation in Life Sciences Industries

Digital transformation in Life Science Industry has been implemented cautiously for several reasons: cybersecurity concern and high quality and regulatory compliance environment. Whereas opportunities are wide open and increasing challenges…
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14 november, 2022 in Barometer 2022

Clusters of Sweden

Björn Arvidsson bjorn.arvidsson@stuns.se +46 (0) 70 - 994 36 06
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27 juni, 2023 in Reports & Publications

The Way Forward After the Pandemic

This report aims to provide an overview of trends in digitalization of production within Uppsala's Life Science cluster, highlight important issues, and serve as a basis for further discussion. The…
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