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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...

Urban justice the focus for new research centre

Digging down into inequality in people's living situations in relation to issues such as housing and the environment will be the focus of the Institute for Urban Research (IUR), one of Malmö University's eight research centres.

The science and art of waiting for a bus

Should one stand right next to the bus stop sign, in the near vicinity, or sit on the bench? The approaches differ when it comes to waiting for a bus.

Meet our staff

Malmö University employs 1800 employees who all contribute to a more sustainable and equal society through research-based knowledge, critical reflection and commitment. Many are researchers and lecturers, but we also have accountants, HR and communication...

Political Science: Global Politics and Societal Change, Master's Programme (One-Year)

Culture and Change - Critical Studies in the Humanities, Master's Programme (Two-Year)

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.

Computer Science: Innovation for Change in a Digital Society, Master's Program (Two-Year)

Media Technology: Strategic Media Development, Master's Programme (Two-Year)