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Department of Criminology
Criminology is the study of crime. It is a multidisciplinary subject that addresses the development and causes of criminality at an individual as well as societal level, measures for its prevention and alleviation of its consequences.
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RESEARCH SUBJECTCriminology
Criminology is the scientific study of crime and its causes, which includes interventions to prevent and contain crime, as well as lessen its consequences.
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Department of Police Work
The police programme at the Department of Police Work is offered on behalf of the Swedish Police Authority. Continued professional development is also provided at the unit for various social stakeholders, including the Swedish Coast Guard and the Swedish...
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RESEARCH IN FOCUSResearch in focus: Loneliness
Loneliness can affect people of all ages and in all circumstances. Researchers at Malmö University are exploring the various expressions and causes of loneliness and developing solutions to promote community, participation and mental health. Here you will...
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Doctoral courses
All doctoral courses at Malmö University, whether university-wide and or provided by a faculty, are open to doctoral students at Malmö University or any other university. All courses are free of charge for all participants.
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RESEARCH CENTREMalmö Institute for Migration Studies (MIM)
Malmö Institute for Migration Studies is an international research centre with a multidisciplinary profile and a strong international presence. Within the centre and its extensive network, researchers develop, explore and exchange knowledge of...
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Cancer and Illness Rehabilitation: CaRe
Illness, no matter how severe, causes an interruption in a person's daily life and a subsequent period of recovery/rehabilitation. The research group focuses on recovery/rehabilitation after illness, both cancer and other medical conditions that require...
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News
Published: 5 November 2025New 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.
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RESEARCH PLATFORMBeing young and living with IBD – UNITA
The research platform is an interdisciplinary research environment on being young and living with inflammatory bowel disease - from a national perspective.
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Per-Olof Wikström - Professor, directly appointed
per-olof.wikstrom@mau.seDepartment of Criminology