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Department of Social Work

Social work is a discipline within the social sciences that encompasses education and training at all educational levels, as well as research, often in collaboration with organisations outside academia. It is concerned with how social problems emerge, and...

Meet our new professors

In October 2026, six new professors were installed across five faculties. Watch their inaugural lectures online and animated short films featuring illustrations by Steve Nyberg.

Research in focus: Peace, democracy and human rights

How can we build sustainable societies where peace, democracy and human rights are not just ideals, but a lived reality? At Malmö University, research examines power structures, amplifies marginalised voices, and explores new ways to foster participation...

UNIC Lightning Bites: Housing for All: Building Inclusive and Resilient Cities

Research in focus: The Election 2026

This autumn, Sweden goes to the polls. Law and order, energy and climate, education and healthcare are among the issues most on voters’ minds. Here you can explore in-depth analysis and research on current affairs, democracy and politics.

Imagining and Co-Creating Futures

In a world that seems caught in a crisis-ridden present, there is a need to reawaken our capacity to collectively imagine, make, organise, and educate towards more hopeful futures. The centre offers a transdisciplinary space for collaborative research and...

HR Excellence in Research

By improving working conditions, career paths, research support and recruitment processes, Malmö University is strengthening the foundations for high-quality research. In 2023, the university was awarded the EU’s ‘HR Excellence in Research’ quality label.