20 Oct 2026
Johanna Mounzer of Limitless Boxing Club is named Local Hero of the Year in sport.
On 23 October, the City of Malmö, MISO and Malmö Ideella celebrate the city's associations at the Association Gala. Johanna Mounzer happily shares that the women in her classes have become friends for life. Other winners include Lul Ali Hassan as Local Hero of the Year, Aktiv Ungdom Malmö as Association of the Year and Malmö Ridklubb as Disability-Inclusive Association of the Year.
19 Oct 2026
24-year-old Mose Graci appears in SVT's new cooking series in New York.
Mose Graci from Malmö has already cooked in the kitchens of Noma and Frantzén. Now he is one of six chefs in "Sveriges nästa stjärnkock – New York", competing for a job with Marcus Samuelsson. Today he runs a catering business, and his dream for the future is in Malmö.
19 Oct 2026
Camilla Johansson’s thesis gives dental professionals valuable knowledge about ceramic materials.
At Malmö University, doctoral researcher Camilla Johansson has studied how zirconia ceramic materials can be processed for dental crowns and bridges. Her thesis shows that manufacturing needs to be adapted to the material’s properties. The findings give dentists and dental technicians more knowledge for thoughtful material choices and careful production.
16 Oct 2026
TMS equipment gives researchers new tools.
The Faculty of Odontology has received support from the IngaBritt and Arne Lundberg Research Foundation to purchase TMS equipment. Through PhenOP, researchers will study mechanisms behind persistent jaw pain and how people respond to rehabilitation. The work may contribute to more personalised care over time.
14 Oct 2026
Turnout increased in all 30 priority electoral districts.
According to Malmö City, parliamentary-election turnout increased in all 30 districts prioritised for targeted election information. Nineteen districts reached at least 60 per cent turnout, and every district reached at least 50 per cent.
14 Oct 2026
Ada Lovelace Day celebrated inspiring research journeys.
Malmö University’s Faculty of Technology and Society hosted conversations with women in technology and research. Najmeh Abiri, Yujing Li and Asli P. Rhodin shared their experiences, with doctoral student Sally Bagheri as host.
6 Oct 2026
A Swedish course welcomes future teacher-training students.
Malmö University is offering a foundation course in Swedish ahead of new admission requirements from autumn 2027. Passing provides the Swedish-language qualification and, according to the university, a guaranteed place on its teacher-training programmes the following autumn.
2 Oct 2026
A team took second place in the Årets beredskapskock competition.
Preschool cook Niclas Forsman and section manager Petra Hornbäck prepared 25 lunch portions in the competition. Malmö’s preschools are also measuring food waste to find ways to make even better use of food.
22 Sept 2026
Video calls will complement visits at home.
A digital home-care pilot was scheduled to start on 28 September. Suitable video visits will be agreed with each resident, and in-person home visits will continue when needed.
9 Sept 2026
Festivals in Lindängen and Rosengård brought election information and community together.
Associations, residents and Malmö City organised democracy festivals with activities, conversations and questions to politicians. Visitors could get information about the election and advance voting.
9 Sept 2026
The university and Folkuniversitetet aim to bring knowledge and opportunities for participation to more people.
Malmö University and Folkuniversitetet Region syd signed a declaration of intent on 7 September for long-term collaboration. Possible areas include research lectures, student engagement and education, with the aim of widening access to knowledge and participation.
4 Sept 2026
Children can vote for their favourite literary characters.
Rosengård Library launched Children’s Election for ages 4–12, with voting until 12 September. Libraries in Bellevuegården, Kirseberg and Lindängen also took part, and children used voting cards, booths and a ballot box.
21 Aug 2026
The chef won the competition with her dish “Malmö in a tagine”.
Chef Rahma Kiswani won the Ett mål för Malmö competition with “Malmö in a tagine”. Three finalists prepared their dishes for an audience in Folkets Park, where around 70 people tasted and voted. The jury described the winning entry as a bold blend of Palestinian, Moroccan and Scanian flavours.
29 Jul 2026
Associations and Malmö City invite visitors to meet and take part in activities.
The disability-support administration and disability-rights associations invited visitors to a shared tent at Malmöfestivalen. Visitors could ask questions, try activities and learn more about participation and inclusion.
23 Jul 2026
A bed in the garden makes time outdoors comfortable and restful.
Trevnaden care home has introduced the option to rest or sleep outdoors. The bed is cleaned between uses, and the service is continuing with the approach.
24 Jun 2026
The Funkisfestivalen winner was celebrated in his home city.
Malmö City celebrated William Hedendahl at Town Hall following his Funkisfestivalen victory. The celebration brought William, politicians and city officials together for a conversation about participation.
23 Jun 2026
Preliminary figures show more school leavers earning diplomas.
The number of school leavers earning diplomas rose from 1,611 to 1,701, according to preliminary figures. The overall share was steady at 86.6%. The vehicle and transport programme had the largest rise in its diploma rate; final results will be set in August.
22 Jun 2026
More than 300 programme items brought people together at 26 venues.
The first Malmö möts Democracy Week took place on 12–18 June and recorded 29,000 visits. Activities were held at libraries and the university, alongside a free conference at Malmö Live.
22 Jun 2026
Malmö University coordinates Fokus with four other institutions.
Following a government funding decision, Malmö University will play a central role in the Fokus doctoral school. Working nurses and specialist nurses will be able to undertake doctoral studies part-time while staying connected to clinical practice.
17 Jun 2026
84 per cent qualify for a national upper-secondary programme.
Malmö City reports its highest upper-secondary eligibility rate this century among pupils in municipal compulsory schools. Results improved for the second consecutive year, and more pupils met the requirements in every subject.
15 Jun 2026
The Edstrand scholarship offers room to explore new materials and techniques.
Matti Sumari, who lives and works in Malmö, has been awarded a 500,000-kronor scholarship by the Edstrand Scholarship Foundation. A co-founder of Malmö’s Alta Art Space, he creates sculptures through processes including hammering, bending, casting and welding. In the academy’s announcement, he describes the scholarship as welcome recognition that provides time to explore new materials and techniques.
9 Jun 2026
An activity day brought pupils together across schools.
Around 2,000 year-six pupils joined the concluding activity day for Ge rasismer rött kort. Following a school year of work on rights and anti-racism, they came together through football, dance and workshops involving around 30 associations and organisations.
5 Jun 2026
Sofia Colling, Nader Attiyah, Gunnar Keisu and Hilda Stenshäll are recognised for their artistry.
Malmö Theatre Academy has named four acting students as this year’s scholarship recipients. Sofia Colling receives the Lars Passgård scholarship and Nader Attiyah the Olle Lind scholarship. Gunnar Keisu and Hilda Stenshäll are awarded Hähnel scholarships. The citations highlight qualities including playfulness, curiosity and responsiveness in the students’ work. The academy announced the scholarships in connection with the end of the academic year.
4 Jun 2026
City services are working together to strengthen social connections.
A new Mötesplats i rörelse initiative was inaugurated at Holma youth centre with music and refreshments. The leisure and health-and-care administrations aim to create more encounters between generations, particularly for older Malmö residents.
18 May 2026
University highlights Sverker Johansson’s contributions.
Ahead of Swedish Wikipedia’s 25th anniversary, Malmö University profiles researcher Sverker Johansson. Using tools he developed, he has created large numbers of articles about species and geography. He highlights the value of freely available knowledge.
13 May 2026
Language Week highlights everyday language development.
Malmö City announced activities at preschools and around the city for Language Week, ending with a language festival in Folkets park. The week also highlights forms of expression including singing, movement, drama and signing.
13 May 2026
Borgarskolan pupils helped create a democratic discussion ahead of the election.
Pupils studying European affairs invited schools from Skåne to a political debate at Malmö Borgarskola. Representatives of parliamentary parties answered pupils’ questions about the EU and issues affecting everyday life.
7 May 2026
Year-eight pupils met professionals and tried hands-on activities.
The compulsory-school administration organised the careers fair for the second consecutive year. Over two days, more than 3,700 pupils explored occupations and asked exhibitors questions.
4 May 2026
Tim Bergling Foundation supports its establishment in Malmö.
Malmö University is establishing a knowledge centre for pedagogical health in schools with funding from the Tim Bergling Foundation. The centre will bring together and develop research and share knowledge with schools and teacher-training programmes. Its ambition is to strengthen preventive work.
22 Apr 2026
9,000 children from 105 preschools are taking part in the exhibition.
The children’s art exhibition opened on 22 April under the theme We Are Malmö. According to Malmö City, participation was more than twice that of the previous year.
21 Apr 2026
Student enterprise develops independence and teamwork.
Pupils from Malmö Idrottsgymnasium won awards in UF Skåne. Examples include 4Athletes, which developed a bilingual cookbook for athletes, and Mika Rönndahl, who won the regional salesperson-of-the-year category.
9 Apr 2026
Spending on external staffing fell during 2025.
In its staffing report, Malmö City says external staffing costs fell by SEK 25.5 million to SEK 32.6 million in 2025. The city highlights reduced reliance on agencies as a way to strengthen continuity in care.
8 Apr 2026
A report brings together ideas for a more age-friendly Malmö.
The city executive board considered the An Age-Friendly Malmö report on 1 April 2026. It draws on discussions held in Rosengård, Lindängen and Dammfri in autumn 2025, with around 90 residents and civil society representatives. Their experiences of housing, information and participation contribute to the city’s ongoing development work.
2 Apr 2026
Schools and local associations collaborate on activities.
The community activity centre opened on 1 April with a family celebration in Kroksbäck Park. Based at Holmaskolan and also operating at Kroksbäcksskolan, it provides activities during breaks, afternoons and school holidays.
29 Jan 2026
Memorial plaques honour Holocaust survivors and their contributions in schools.
On 28 January, a memorial plaque for Marek Zyto was inaugurated at Oxievång School. Pupils met relatives who continue to share the stories. The plaque is one of 21 new plaques Malmö City is putting up during 2026 to honour survivors who shared their testimonies and strengthen young people’s historical understanding and democratic awareness.
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