Water is one of our most valuable resources. Yet removing all the substances found in wastewater – such as nitrogen, phosphorus and organic acids – is both costly and energy intensive. Now, a new doctoral thesis shows that an unexpected hero may play a starring role in the future of water purification: Nordic microalgae.

Robert Quinn, founder of Scholars at Risk, has been named Honorary Doctor in Library and Information Science at the University of Borås. His work has been of vital importance to many threatened academics who, through the organization, have been able to receive sanctuary and assistance and continue to work as researchers and teaching staff.

"In a multicultural environment, students gain international perspectives and experiences that extend far beyond the classroom,” according to Jenny Balkow, Strategic Advisor for International Affairs at the Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business at the University of Borås.

Plant-based food as an alternative to meat is high on the agenda today, and mycoprotein (fungal protein) in particular has come into focus in recent years. A new doctoral thesis has investigated how mycoprotein and its minerals are digested in the body.