Mental health issues are on the rise worldwide, and the need for research-based initiatives to improve people’s well-being is becoming increasingly clear. At Malmö University, a centre of excellence for mindfulness studies is being developed – an open forum where research, education and stakeholders come together. Here, we are filling important gaps in research and developing new knowledge about how mindfulness is used.

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Events

FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND SOCIETY Lecture, 28 April

Automating Compassion: App-Based Compassion Meditation
FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND SOCIETY Lecture, 24 March

Developing mindfulness of emotions and thoughts
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About us

We work to generate and share new research-based knowledge with a range of audiences – from schools and sports clubs to the workplace and our leisure time. We strive to adopt a curious and inclusive approach and to create an inspiring physical and digital platform for collaboration and interaction with one another and others.

Our mission

Malmö University’s Knowledge Centre for Mindfulness Studies:

  • Stands for research-based knowledge, education, development and innovation.
  • Serves as a critical and open arena where different perspectives meet.
  • Creates the conditions for a sustainable life course through collaboration and co-creation.

We contribute to

  • strong research links within the field of mindfulness
  • strong links to research in the field of mindfulness
  • a research and development programme that addresses both research challenges and societal challenges
  • evidence-based knowledge with societal benefits, disseminated through courses, seminars and other easily accessible channels.

What is mindfulness?

Mindfulness, or ‘mindful awareness’, has its historical roots in Buddhist traditions but has evolved into more secular practices in Western contexts. Today, mindfulness is used in healthcare, education, the workplace, culture and sport – both to enhance mental wellbeing and to support performance and recovery.

Publications

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Lectures

A seminar with Daniel Birrer from the Swiss Federal Institute of Sport Magglingen. It's about mindfulness in sports research.

https://qcnl.tv/e/498RgP7Pr3VfgBBlmoWvsA

Contact

Through the donation, Agartha AB, a Malmö-based and family-owned investment company, enables Malmö University to strengthen its research in mindfulness.