Umeå

Friday 16 January, 2026

The University Library is closed due to renovations.

During V. 4, the University Library buildings D, E and G will be closed for renovation.A temporary library has been set up in "Learning space" building F.Information and references are posted at the library entrance.The renovation is planned to be completed in the summer of 2027.We thank you for your consideration!

Friday 9 January, 2026

Acoustic measurements on floor 5 (and floor 4)

On January 19th, two building acousticians will come to Samhällsvetarhuset to conduct acoustic measurements on the 5th floor. The purpose is to find out what sound reduction the partition walls and floors provide.Two types of measurements will be carried out: horizontal and vertical measurements.Horizontal measurements are made by playing a loud static/white noise in one room and placing a measuring device in an adjacent room, measuring the reduction of the sound through the wall. The noise will be disturbing to everyone in the vicinty but the sound does not need to be played for long.For vertical measurements, a measuring device is placed on the floor below the transmitting sound source and thus there will be slight a disturbance also on 4th floor.The measurements take place all day but only take 15-30 minutes at one location, including time to set up.For questions, please contact Jon Söderqvist, project manager at Akademiska Hus: 070 697 62 19 jon.soderqvist@akademiskahus.seor Anders Söderberg, building acoustician at Artifon: 073 084 80 56 anders.soderberg@artifon.se

Thursday 18 December, 2025

Joint conversion - Teknikhuset

To create more efficient lighting, we are upgrading and switching to LED. In accordance with the new EU directives, which prohibit the import and manufacture of certain fluorescent and halogen lamps, we are taking a step towards a more energy-efficient and sustainable future by switching to modern LED alternatives in the Teknikhuset.The work has now begun and will continue throughout the spring and into the summer of 2026. The lighting replacement has started on floor 4 and will then continue downwards in the property. There will be some noise impact, but it is expected to be relatively short-lived.There will also be some physical impact when the work is underway in the corridor and office/lab. This is being continuously coordinated with those responsible at Umeå University. In the attached file there is a timetable for how the work will progress on floor 4. It will be updated as the project progresses.If you have any questions, please contact Akademiska Hus project manager, Andreas Vikberg, via andreas.vikberg@akademiskahus.se

Thursday 18 December, 2025

Shutdown of cooling system

The cooling system will be shut down on 2025-01-08The shutdown will take place between 07:00-16:00Akademiska hus will activate emergency cooling if available.The following buildings are affected:Police training J0008034Social Sciences Building J0008005Behavioral Science House J0008021Northern Behavioral Science House J00080258The Humanist HouseUniversity Library J0008030 

Thursday 18 December, 2025

Sprinkler switching

On Friday, December 19th, sprinklers will be switched on in Lindellhallen.We are reinforcing fire extinguishers in the affected escape staircases.Closed areas are patrolled by fire guards during the closure.The work will start at 7:00 a.m. and is expected to take 4 hours.We thank you for your consideration!

Wednesday 19 November, 2025

Fault information for drilling

On Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th, drilling will take place in the basement under Lindellhallen.Execution times are between 4:00 PM and midnight on both days. We thank you for your consideration!

Wednesday 19 November, 2025

Fire alarm test University Library

Monday, December 1st at 7:00 AMWill fire alarm testing be carried out at UB Hus FWe thank you for your consideration!