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Published: 11 May 2026Understanding 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...
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FORSKNING I FOKUSResearch 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...
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DOCTORAL SCHOOLDoctoral 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.
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Published: 16 April 2026Using 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.
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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...
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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...
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Published: 14 July 2026The link between mental health issues and crime differs according to gender
Mental health issues and youth crime are often linked, but the nature of these links varies depending on the type of mental health problem and the gender of the individual. This is demonstrated by criminologist Linn Persson in a new doctoral thesis from...
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Malmö Smart Start Guide
Everyday hacks for living well and responsibly in your new city.
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Malmö Smart Start Guide
Everyday hacks for living well and responsibly in your new city. Join a community of like-minded people, find cycling routes and second-hand furniture, learn tips for saving food and where to hike.
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Published: 20 May 2026The 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’...