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How Georgian villagers halted construction of power plants

Even if both the government and big business are behind a major infrastructure project, it is important to have the people on board. In a new thesis, PhD student Nick Baigent has studied how small villages in rural Georgia managed to stop the construction...

Biomedical Surface Science, Master's Programme (Two-Year)

International guidelines introduced for the management of orofacial pain patients

Chronic facial pain can be difficult to manage, and many patients remain untreated. Now a group of researchers from different countries have agreed on international guidelines to help general dentists manage patients with jaw and facial pain.

Adding to the arsenal to fight oral bacteria

Gum disease and tooth decay are two of the most prevalent human diseases, affecting around three billion worldwide. These afflictions of the mouth are caused by the build-up of oral bacteria biofilms, commonly known as plaque. Left untreated, these...

European research team gets huge investment to explore sustainable building materials

Is it time we considered alternatives to concrete when building for the future? A more sustainable solution is the ambition of a Malmo University researcher who is part of an EU team that has just received a 50 million SEK cash boost to explore the...

Mau Holding invests in company developing rapid diagnosis of skin diseases

Malmö University is investing in medical device patches set to be used in the diagnosis of inflammatory skin diseases and, potentially, in the future, skin cancer. It is being developed by Sensach AB and is currently being tested for contact allergies in...

Highly-respected Russian academic is new honorary doctor

Prominent political scientist Professor Vladimir Gel'man, highly respected for his expertise in Russian politics and governance, is set to be an honorary doctor at Malmö University’s Faculty of Culture and Society and its Russia, Ukraine and the Caucasus...

Religious Studies

Within the research field of religious studies, various aspects of religion and belief in history and the present are studied. The focus is on the importance of religious beliefs and practices for people in different societies from both a local and a...

Fighting cancer with plastic bullets

PREVIOUS EXHIBITION | Cancer is a term used for about 200 different diseases. What they all have in common is that the cells in the body start to divide uncontrollably. In 2018 there were 18 million cancer cases around the world. In Sweden, approximately...

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.