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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.

The link between mental health issues and crime differs according to gender

Mental health issues and youth crime are often linked, but the nature of these links varies depending on the type of mental health problem and the gender of the individual. This is demonstrated by criminologist Linn Persson in a new doctoral thesis from...

Health, care and sexuality

The Health, Care and Sexuality research group brings together interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research on sexual and reproductive health in healthcare, support services and other institutional settings, focusing on individuals’ experiences, how...

Global Perspectives on SRHR and Migration

Global Perspectives on SRHR and Migration explores how sexuality, sexual and reproductive health and rights are shaped at the intersection of migration, global inequalities and societal institutions. Through critical and empirical perspectives, the...

Health in learning and teacher training (HILL)

Doctoral school: FontD

The Swedish National Graduate School of Science and Technology Education Research (FontD) is funded by the Swedish Research Council for the period 2020-2030.

Citizen Health

The research centre focuses on improving public health and reducing health inequalities through community-engaged research and education. The centre involves citizens, the commercial and public sectors, as well as non-profit organisations.

Using snus may increase the risks associated with surgery

The use of snus is growing in popularity, particularly among young women. However, a doctoral thesis has now shown that its use can increase the risks associated with surgical procedures.

Exercise relieves jaw pain – but the effect isn’t the same for everyone

One in ten Swedes lives with chronic pain in the jaw, face or mouth. A new doctoral thesis now provides in-depth insight into how this pain affects those affected and why pain-relieving jaw exercises have varying effects on different people.

How Are You Really Doing? – Young People’s Well-Being in the Heart of Malmö (HEM-study)