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New guest professor forced to leave Hungary by illiberal policies

A scholar who was plagued by death threats and was accused of being a “termite eating the roots of the Hungarian nation” has currently found sanctuary as a guest professor at Malmö University.

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...

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...

The future is in post-industrial cities, says visiting Dutch guest professor

Post-industrial cities are hubs for migrants, diversity and transition, and it is this transition which will shape the future and create new economies, says Malmö University’s newly-honoured guest professor Peter Scholten.

Can sportification help legitimise esports?

Esports follow the same pattern of several more traditional sports in how they develop; this leads to computer games as a form of competition being increasingly legitimised, says a Malmö University researcher.

Sexuality and intimacy in relation to consent and #metoo

Since the autumn of 2017, issues of sexual consent have gained a prominent place in the public debate. #Metoo became a worldwide movement that challenged norms around sexual interaction patterns. Attention was drawn to sexual consent in general, but...

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Slang at work helps adult migrants develop language skills

When immigrant students develop language skills in the workplace, they appreciate hearing everyday language and the use of slang. However, in Sweden, researchers are looking for answers on how language courses can integrate cooperation with the labour...