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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.

Medea Lab

Medea Lab, Malmö University, is a transdisciplinary media lab where researchers and artists address cultural and societal challenges through experiments, installations and interventions.

Parasport pioneer receives honorary doctorate

Peter Nilsson, operations manager of the parasport association FIFH Malmö, has been awarded an honorary doctorate at the Faculty of Culture and Society. The motivation highlights his tireless work for a more inclusive and socially sustainable society for...

Harassment and discrimination

What to do if you are victimised, your right to help and support, investigation, equality ombudsman (DO). Victimisation, discrimination, harassment and sexual harassment.

Global governance shift in perception of AI, but more debate is crucial

For three global organisations, the discourse around AI has shifted from negative concerns about privacy and the mass collection of data to more positive debates about how it can be used as a tool and a facilitator of change, so find Malmö University...

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.

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AI: do healthcare professionals have trust issues?

As AI slowly creeps into our healthcare systems, are there concerns about how trusted new technologies are? A Malmö University academic is rolling out a global survey which is hoped will gain an understanding of the relationship healthcare professionals...