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Meet our new professors

In October 2025, Malmö University appointed eight new professors at three faculties. You can watch their open lectures afterwards.

Ten years of research into a new geopolitical reality

For ten years, a small but dynamic research group at Malmö University has been studying nationalism, politics, and security in Russia, Ukraine, and the Caucasus region. This is a field of research that has become increasingly relevant as the war in Ukrain...

Occult female power highlighted in new book

Leah Hirsig was one of the “modern women” of the 20th century: independent, norm-breaking, and central to the controversial religion of Thelema. Now her complete diaries are being published for the first time, providing an insight into her life and her...

Nanotechnology paves the way for new antiviral drugs and simpler virus tests

Researchers at Malmö University have developed a new type of nanomaterial that can block a virus from attaching to cell surfaces and potentially simplify virus detection. This could become a powerful alternative to today's standard virus tests.

New study reveals the pioneer who paved the way for female skiers

Skier, and international driving force for women's conditions in sport: Inga Löwdin played a pivotal role in enabling women to compete in cross-country skiing in the Olympics and World Championships from 1952 onwards.

The right to give rights. Welfare professionals as guardians of undocumented migrants’ human rights.

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.

New method detects novel variants of COVID-19

Researchers at Malmö University have developed sensors that can detect different variants of the corona virus with high precision. This method means that it will be possible to keep pace with this rapidly changing viruses.

Bringing new professors to comic-book life

Comic-book artist, and previous guest lecturer at Malmö University, Coco Moodysson has illustrated portrait films featuring the University's new professors. They will be presented as part of the upcoming Annual Academic Celebration.