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Giving the Horse a Voice. Horse welfare and owner's awareness

Influencers challenge traditional authority in equestrian sport

Social media is transforming equestrian sport, shifting power structures and fostering an influencer culture that can increase the pressure for perfection.

Research celebrates first woman to take the floor of the Swedish Parliament

On March 11, 1922, Agda Östlund became the first woman ever to take the floor of the Swedish Parliament. In his thesis, Magnus Gustafson has analysed her rhetoric at five important events to show how her voice became significant in the fight for women's...

Center for Sexology and Sexuality Studies: "We want to be more visible globally"

Sexual violence, migration and sexual health, masculinity and sexuality are some of the areas the Centre for Sexology and Sexuality Studies will focus on in the near future.

The endangered semicolon, and why it should be celebrated

The semicolon is controversial – some find it unwieldy and unnecessary, while others believe it offers opportunities for stylistic variation. Today is Semicolon Day, so we asked Mikael Berger, a senior lecturer and linguist at Malmö University, to give us...

For many women, fitness on social media is likely to prompt anxiety rather than activity

A new year often means renewed resolutions to get fit, and images of ripped and honed bodies on social media might give you that extra push. However, among young women, observing such images often leads to anxiety and poor body image.

Evaluation of Sluta Skjut

The number of applicants to Malmö University is increasing

More people want to study at Swedish universities this autumn. Across the country, the number of applicants increased by 8 per cent compared to the same period last year. Malmö University’s increase stood at 6.4 per cent. Nursing is the most popular...

Slang at work helps adult migrants develop language skills

When immigrant students develop language skills in the workplace, they appreciate hearing everyday language and the use of slang. However, in Sweden, researchers are looking for answers on how language courses can integrate cooperation with the labour...