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Research in focus: Peace, democracy and human rights

How can we build sustainable societies where peace, democracy and human rights are not just ideals, but a lived reality? At Malmö University, research examines power structures, amplifies marginalised voices, and explores new ways to foster participation...

The history of the University

Malmö University has emerged in a city characterised by change, and since its foundation in 1998 has developed into an urban institution of higher education with strong roots in both academic values and social relevance. The story begins at a time when...

Faculty of Culture and Society

At the Faculty of Culture and Society, research and education concerns many of the major issues of our time – for example those dealing with global politics, new media and sustainable urban development – from humanistic, social science, and design science...

Understanding an ageing world

How do we prepare tomorrow’s researchers for a world in which populations are ageing, societies are becoming increasingly globally interconnected, and social realities are simultaneously growing more complex? An ongoing international doctoral course on...

Research in focus: Elite sport, football and supporter culture

How does sport mirror society – and shape it in return? Researchers at Malmö University explore elite sport, fan culture, children’s participation in sport, and mental health. With a social science perspective, they examine football and the wider...

Barbell or Blackpill? Tracing Looksmaxxing within the Swedish Fitness Culture

Doctoral school: FontD

The Swedish National Graduate School of Science and Technology Education Research (FontD) is funded by the Swedish Research Council for the period 2020-2030.

Linda Woodhead to receive an honorary doctorate

Linda Woodhead, a sociologist of religion, is to be awarded an honorary doctorate by the Faculty of Education and Society. The citation specifically highlights her contribution to the understanding of the role of religion in modern society.

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.