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New centre for police research to be established in Malmö

Gang violence and young people being coerced into crime are issues to be researched at a new Centre for Policing and Prevention being established by Malmö University, thanks to a donation of 30 million Swedish kronor.

Navigating between parallel normative systems

Young people often bear the responsibility of navigating between parallel normative systems. In order to provide support, authorities must have a nuanced understanding of their lived experiences.

National myths strengthen Putin's position

Myths about Russia's predestined great power status are an important element in legitimising the war against Ukraine. If the myths collapse, Putin could have problems defending the invasion to his own population.

New model to better anticipate refugee patterns

More sources and unconventional data can make it better to predict and calculate refugee flows and researchers at Malmö University have helped develop a model that can be applied at both national and local levels.

Understanding epilepsy: Knowledge, education and stigmatisation, 1950-2020

Sex education in Swedish schools is potentially problematic

Sex education in Swedish schools is characterised by a cheerful and positive view of sex and relationships. However, this can also be perceived as one-sided and not entirely unproblematic when challenged, according to new research.

The magnificence of Moomin is in the miniscule

Moomin author Tove Jansson was an expert in exploring the enormous in the minute; Malmö University professor Björn Sundmark has pointed the magnifying glass on the fairytale land and discovered the concept of muminalism.

Lack of basic hygiene knowledge detrimental to root canal treatment

Good hygiene is an important factor for root canal surgery to be successful, and that is well known among specialist dentists. However, this is not the case in general dental care, shows new research.

How young people are engaging with online sexual encounters

Young people see the internet as a natural platform for their everyday romantic and sexual encounters, but at the same time, they have to weigh up the benefits against various risks and dangers. This is according to a new study from a Malmö University...