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Department of Global Political Studies

The environment at the department is characterised by global perspectives and internationalisation. The main focus of our research is on global processes and their implications for power, security, justice and development. We provide courses and study...

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.

Sociology

In sociology, the human is studied in society. The social interaction between individuals and groups, societal structures and political actions constitute the interacting levels of the subject. The research is characterised by several specialisations.

Malmö 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...

Felix Bender: The Refugee Leviathan: Democratising UNHCR

Subject guides

In the library guides you will find specific databases, links and search tips selected for different subject areas. There are also guides on different themes, such as Reference Management Programs.

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...

Research in focus: The Election 2026

This autumn, Sweden goes to the polls. Law and order, energy and climate, education and healthcare are among the issues most on voters’ minds. Here you can explore in-depth analysis and research on current affairs, democracy and politics.

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...