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Swedish skiers have mixed feelings as winters become warmer

Melting glaciers, lack of snow and cancelled World Cup competitions: warmer winters are affecting both local clubs and large ski resorts. According to a new study, dedicated downhill Swedish skiers are concerned about the future.

New research centre for game development confirmed

Building a bridge between the Swedish gaming industry and academic research is the main goal of the Game Development Research Centre. This five-year project brings together four Swedish universities and key players in the Swedish gaming industry.

Ageing and elder care

The research group Ageing and Elder Care brings together researchers with an interest in older people’s living conditions, social vulnerability in relation to ageing, and support and care for older adults.

Horses and Humans – a Sports Science Perspective

Equestrian sports and the horse industry are large in Sweden which makes issues concerning horses and humans important. By studying how horses have been handled, it is possible to study the development of society as a whole, and not least the relationship...

Sex education empowers young people – but also shapes norms

Sweden likes to see itself as a pioneer in gender equality and openness. However, sex education in schools contains a duality: it gives young people tools to understand themselves while at the same time it reproduces norms.

International collaboration

Malmö University has a clear ambition to integrate internationalisation across all aspects of university life. This includes strategic global partnerships, increased mobility for students and staff, and embedding international perspectives into our...

Nanotechnology paves the way for new antiviral drugs and simpler virus tests

Researchers at Malmö University have developed a new type of nanomaterial that can block a virus from attaching to cell surfaces and potentially simplify virus detection. This could become a powerful alternative to today's standard virus tests.

Migration and cultural adaptation in relation to change in body-image and attitudes toward female genital mutilation/cutting

Characterizing the therapeutic potential of high-density lipoprotein nanoparticles in oral squamous cell carcinoma