Malmö University

Happy Midsummer! 🌸🌞 Today we celebrate the Swedish tradition with dancing around maypoles, singing, and enjoying food like pickled herring and strawberries.

There are many of us at the University who are going on summer leave. Therefore, it may take a little longer than usual to get answers in chat and comments. We will be back as usual in September. 🌷

👉 Opening hours: https://mau.se/en/about-us/contact/ -hours

After almost nine years as Vice-Chancellor, Kerstin Tham leaves Malmö University 📚✨

After a long and eventful time at the University, colleagues and collaborators said their farewells to Vice-Chancellor Kerstin Tham on Monday, 17 June.

During the ceremony, Kerstin was interviewed by science journalist Lars Mogensen about her university journey. A journey that included all the preparations for becoming a university, the challenges during the corona period and the start-up of the police programme. During the following mingle, the Vice-Chancellor's portrait painted by Johan Falkman was unveiled.

– My greatest wish is that the University culture will continue to develop in the coming years and that academic values will be further cultivated and incorporated, but in a modern and enriching way so that everyone's knowledge is utilised, she says.

We thank Kerstin for her commitment and leadership, which has been crucial to the success of the University. 🙏🎓

Congratulations to the class of 2024! 🤩 🌷

You crossed the finish line, tapping into all your strength and resolve. We would like to stay connected with you. As an alumni, you have access to career support and opportunities to network and get involved. 🎉 💐

Join the alumni network: https://alumni.mau.se/Alumni/en/RegistrationForm/1

Malmö University won the Star of the Year award at Nöjd Studbo 2024. 🌟

This award is given to initiatives that have increased customer satisfaction in innovative ways. The prize was awarded to the University for our Prov-Bo project, where university staff lived in student dormitories to identify and address issues from the students' perspective.

The jury's motivation was:
– This year's winner has shifted perspective to the customer's by truly living in their world. This unique experience has resulted in insights and concrete actions to improve the living environment. 🎉

We are also very proud to be the University with the most satisfied tenants according to this year's Nöjd Studbo survey. 🏆

Last week, we hosted the SASUF Research and Innovation Week. 🌍

The event brought together researchers, teachers, students, university management representatives, and many more from all the 40 SASUF partner universities in South Africa and Sweden to strengthen collaborations.

The Research and Innovation Week consisted of two days filled with satellite events across Sweden, followed by a three-day Sustainability Forum where Malmö University, Lund University and SLU Alnarp co-hosted the 450 participants for workshops, discussions and lectures. 🌱

Thank you all participants in the SASUF Research and Innovation Week 2024. We are already looking forward to the next edition.

We're excited to announce our new Vice-Chancellor Mia Rönnmar. 🎉

The government has decided to appoint Mia Rönnmar as the new Vice-Chancellor of Malmö University. She will take up the position on 1 August.

“I feel happy and honoured to be entrust with this new role. Malmö University has an impressive and unique profile in how it approaches major societal issues, together with other societal actors, both in education and research,” she says. 💐

👉 Read the interview with Mia Rönnmar: https://mau.se/en/news/new-vice-chancellor-of-Malmo-University-appointed/

The number of applicants to Malmö University is increasing. 🤩

More people want to study at Swedish universities this autumn. Across the country, the number of applicants increased by 8 per cent.

Malmö University’s increase stood at 6.4 per cent. Nursing is the most popular programme and among the courses, the distance course Leadership and Organisation attracted the most interest.

👉 Read the article: https://mau.se/en/news/number-of-applicants-to-Malmo-University-increasing/

Happy Valborg!🔥🌸
This is a very old Swedish tradition, and today it is celebrated through bonfires, primarily as a way to welcome the long-awaited spring.🌷🌤

Tomorrow the University is closed.⭐

Hope to see you at the Study in Sweden online fairs. 🤩 🇸🇪
👉 Sign up: studyinsweden.events/americas

"I have been able to tailor my curriculum to my interests and spend a lot of time abroad."⭐️

Hannah Dahl from Austria chose to study human rights in Malmö because of the programme’s interdisciplinary, international and flexible nature. Through international exchange studies and elective courses, she was able to shape her own academic path.

– I recommend this programme to those interested in studying a highly relevant subject from a multidisciplinary perspective in an international environment. It’s a good fit for those who want to take initiative and responsibility in creating their own academic path. The programme structure is open, and it’s up to you to tailor your degree.

Hannah has spent a lot of time abroad during her education and taken courses in several different subjects such as Mandarin and international economic history.

– Although I’m still undecided about my future career, I can best picture myself in academia, politics, or an international organisation, such as the EU or the UN.

👉 Read the full interview with Hannah and learn more about the program: https://mau.se/en/study-education/programme/sgmre/

Happy Easter! Spring has arrived in Malmö, bringing sunshine and buds on the trees. 🐣☀️

During Easter, the University is closed. Have a fantastic break, and we'll be back as usual on 2 April. 💛💐

The World Happiness Report 2024 is out, and Sweden is number 4 on the list. 🎉

👉 The report examines the state of happiness worldwide. Take a look at the full list: https://worldhappiness.report/ed/2024/happiness-of-the-younger-the-older-and-those-in-between/ -of-happiness-2021-2023

The report is a partnership of Gallup, the Oxford Wellbeing Research Centre, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network and an editorial board.

The admission results are in for master's studies. 🤩 We hope to see you for the Autumn semester of 2024 📚🙌

👉 Are you admitted? Find out what happens next: https://mau.se/en/education/after-admission/

Now you can chat with current students from Malmö University! 💬 🤩

Our student ambassadors will be available to answer questions related to their experiences in Malmö city, student life, their programmes, and more.

👉 Connect with our current students: https://mau.se/en/education/about-studies/connect-with-current-students/

Malmö University's Annual Virtual Reality (VR) Cinema minifest. 🎉

At the university, one can test VR. Visitors can, among other things, see this:
👉 VR documentary Surfacing / Affiorare: A 360 immersive fairy tale, set amongst mothers and children who live in prison. A magical journey in their everyday life.
👉 VR experience The Choice VR: An intimate and emotional experience, inviting the audience to participate in a deeply moving conversation with a woman sharing her personal story about abortion.

It´s a curated programme of immersive VR experiences both from the creative industry and output of Malmö University Research Projects.

Some of our London-based alumni had a bit of a get-together and a reminisce about their student days. 🤩

They were joined by pro-vice-chancellor Rebecka Lettevall and Karin Frydenlund, head of the International Office. 👋

Do you ever catch up with your former classmates? Let us know, we’d love to hear from you.✨

Happy Valentine’s Day 💕

Forbidden love, deadly jealousy, grand romantic gestures, and passionate emotional liaisons – all in one special St Valentine’s Day Spotify playlist our resident conductor has prepared for you!

Tonight our orchestra and choir are performing their annual concert centred around affairs of the heart, but for those who cannot make it, here’s the playlist. Enjoy 🎼🎺

🎧 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DuG5CB7h5rsMPm3bPFR3J?si=b360c518eaa44b8f

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Students in the Master's programme Urban Studies at Malmö University have collaboratively created an exhibition named Svartklubb. 🎼✨

Svartklubb is an exhibition made by students Julie Goodrich and Alice Porsfelt. The exhibition depicts Malmö's underground music scene from the 1990s to today.

"We want to highlight some of the creativity and community that we found when we started talking with people involved in underground music, and emphasize the importance of having thriving spaces in a city for a wide variety of cultural expressions, not just those that are profitable. Visitors can check out quotes and stories from our conversations with scene organizers, as well as a ton of visual artifacts that these organizers have lent us. We’re very excited for people to come take a look", said Julie Goodrich and Alice Porsfelt. 🤩

Tomorrow we commemorate Holocaust Day, one of our professors has researched how Sweden's remembrance of the victims has changed.

While it was primarily the survivors who kept the memory of the dead alive, interest in the graves and memorial sites has increased, and remembering has become a Swedish national concern.

👉 https://mau.se/en/news/the-remembering-and-forgetting-of-the-victims-and-the-survivors-of-the-holocaust/

Spring Semester 2024 is a go. 👋 Ready to dive into knowledge, explore new perspectives, and maybe sneak in a coffee break or two. 📚

The application period is about to close, so apply as soon as possible. The deadline is 15 January 2024. We’re looking forward to seeing you in Sweden! 🇸🇪

👉 Apply today: https://mau.se/en/education/applications-and-admissions/

It's Arrival Day. Exchange students arrive today to Malmö. Welcome to Malmö University! 🤩👋

Do you want to meet students from all around the world, and discover more about Sweden and Malmö together? Apply by 16 January to join the Buddy programme for Spring semester 2024. 🤩📚

👉 Apply: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=08IbYOvmp0KZkLgHK2gFKB_CmFfc0udKqqgb-cxoVj5UMjFaRVc0VUFLSUtSVDFPWUFYMlhERkFHNS4u

🌟 What is the Buddy Programme? It is a student community at the University open for Swedish and international students. By participating in the Buddy Programme you will have the opportunity to join fun activities and meet new friends from all over the world. For newly-arrived international students, the Buddy Programme is also a great way to learn more about Sweden and Malmö!

Sarah lives in Cyprus, and studies the online Master's programme Media and Communication Studies. 📚

"We have interactive seminars, open discussions, and regular one-on-one and group sessions, which have contributed to a close community. Both teachers and peers are helpful and supportive. It is cool how you meet other students online and you become friends with them because you basically see them every day", she says.

Do you also want to join students from all around the world in a global classroom? Check out our online master's programmes. 🤩

Apply no later than 15 January: https://mau.se/en/education/campaign/online-masters-programmes/

Happy holidays and a happy New Year! 🌟
Rain and gloom in Malmö make us long for snow. Let's dream away with an AI-generated image of a delightful snowy landscape instead. ❄

During the holiday, it may take a bit longer to respond in the chat and to comments. We'll be back as usual in January. 👋

Do you want to learn more about the role of education in society? Or increase your own teaching competence with a scholarly approach? 🤩

Florencia studied Education: Educational Theory, two-year master's programme. 📚

"It has been a really transformative experience to participate in this programme, both for the topics discussed but also because of the format. It has improved my knowledge about intentions, about being a teacher and ways of thinking, but on a very broad scale", Florencia says.

👉 Apply for a master's programme in education and teaching no later than 15 January: mau.se/en/education/campaign/education-teaching/

Gustaw studied the two-year Media Technology: Strategic Media Development master’s programme.

“Since we learned the same technologies and methods that are being used in the industry, I got a good understanding of the kind of work I was going to do next. So, I’d say what we learned in the programme was directly applicable to real work life.”, he says.

Are you interested in computer science, media technology or materials science? Apply to one of our master's programmes. 🤩

👉 Apply no later than 15 January: mau.se/en/education/campaign/master-in-technology/

Valerie studies the master's programme Sport Sciences: Sport in Society. 🏈

"I chose to study Sport Science because I wanted a more social perspective on sports. I wanted to learn how to use sports to benefit society, nature, and improve sports. In the future I want to work with sports for a more sustainable future.", Valerie says.

Do you want to get new perspectives on the role of sport in today's society, and work with sport and sustainable development? Apply for a master's in sport sciences. 🤩

👉 Apply no later than 15 January: mau.se/en/education/campaign/health-sport-science/