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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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Published: 6 October 2026Falling off for likes – how TikTok portrays risk in equestrian sport
Under the hashtag #ridingfails, there is a wealth of videos showing young riders falling off their horses – often presented in a comical light. “It normalises something that is actually risky and serious,” says PhD student Klara Boije af Gennäs.
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Department of Sport Sciences
The Department of Sport Science is a leading, multidisciplinary environment focusing on sports, health and physical activity. We combine education, research and collaboration to contribute to the development of sport and society. We offer a complete...
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Faculty of Education and Society
The Faculty of Education and Society offers professional training in the fields of schools, culture, leisure and sport. The faculty runs one of Sweden’s largest teacher training programmes, offering students a choice of four degrees: preschool teacher,...
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Leah Monsees - Research assistant
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Raul Fuentes - Doctoral student
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RESEARCH SUBJECTSport Science
Sport Science at Malmö University is focused on sport in society; tackling questions regarding sport’s societal values, challenges, and problems. Our researchers provide scientifically substantiated answers.
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Autumn semester courses for exchange students
Find courses here for incoming exchange students to Malmö University during the autumn semester. The complete list of available courses is published in mid-March each year. Bare in mind that course are subject to change, and the offer may not be the same...
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Matilda Lindberg
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Mindfulness
Mental health issues are on the rise worldwide, and the need for research-based initiatives to improve people’s well-being is becoming increasingly clear. At Malmö University, a centre of excellence for mindfulness studies is being developed – an open...