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Exporting labour: new doctoral thesis on Yugoslavia’s labour migration policy

During the 1960s and 1970s, more than one million people left the former Yugoslavia, many of them to work in Western Europe. A new doctoral thesis demonstrates how the socialist state developed extensive systems to regulate, shape, and capitalise on labou...

His thesis is the very first in applied physics at Malmö University

Grzegorz Sadowski has investigated how the thermoelectric properties of thin films change when subjected to stress. And his doctoral thesis is the first in the field of applied physics at the Department of Materials Science and Applied Mathematics at Malm...

Media and Communication Studies: Culture, Collaborative Media, and Creative Industries, Master's programme (One-Year)

The world’s most prolific Wikipedia contributor is Malmö University academic

On 21 May, the Swedish-language Wikipedia celebrated its 25th anniversary. And Malmö University researcher Sverker Johansson is one of the world’s most prolific Wikipedia contributors. However, he warns that generative AI could threaten the encyclopaedia’...

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.

Good dental status into old age – but increased risk of tooth loss

More and more elderly people are keeping their own teeth well into their later years. But at the same time, gum health deteriorates with age – which can have serious consequences such as tooth loss and an increased risk of dying earlier, new research from...

How young people can keep their teeth healthy – despite living in poverty

The ability to acquire and use health information, parental support, and encouragement from friends and community groups all contribute to good oral health among young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds, according to a new thesis from Malmö University.

The appearance of one’s teeth influences young people’s well-being

Young people’s quality of life is often negatively affected by misaligned teeth or jaws (malocclusion). This is particularly true for girls and those with crowded front teeth. At the same time, access to orthodontic treatment is unevenly distributed,...

Substantial grant to fund state-of-the-art microscope

A grant of 5 million kronor from the Crafoord Foundation will enable the purchase of an advanced scanning electron microscope that will make a significant difference to all natural science research at Malmö University.

Extreme comments are now just a daily norm on social media

Hate, threats and messages glorifying violence are now openly disseminated in social media comment sections – often without being challenged. A new research study shows how extremist expressions have become part of everyday political discourse online.