Help is on hand if you need support with either academic writing, your writing technique or finishing your written assignment. If you have Swedish as a second language, you can get help to develop your Swedish pronunciation.

Improve your writing skills

We're here to guide you in your work with different writing tasks and can answer questions about texts and language. While we do not proofread and point out grammar and spelling errors, we can help you find strategies to develop your writing skills to help you with your studies.

Drop‑in at the Writing Centre

  • Mondays, 13.00–15.00

Unlock your writing potential! Visit our drop‑in desk at the entrance of the Orkanen Library, where a writing tutor is ready to support you. Whether you need quick advice, fresh ideas, or guidance on on how to develop your text further, we're here to help – no appointment needed.

Make an appointment

We offer online tutoring via the video conferencing tool Zoom. Before your appointment, we will send you an email with a link to connect via Zoom. You do not need to have Zoom installed on your device.

Book your time slot

What we can do for you

  • Reading
  • Oral presentation
  • Text and sentence structure and context
  • Grammar
  • The writing process and the development of reasoning
  • Bibliography and source management
  • Instructions and help to clarify tasks

Writing group

'Let's Write This Thing' is a writing community and weekly writing group designed for international students who write in English. Whether you are working on essays, reports, your thesis or any other academic text, this group provides a calm, supportive and structured space in which to get things done together.

  • Meetings are held on Fridays from 13.00 to 15.00 in room B526 at Orkanen Library. The group starts on 13 March.
  • Just show up at any session. No registration is needed.
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Group, 13 March - 29 May

Let’s write this thing – Fridays

Lunch lectures

Welcome to Lunch Lectures in The Writing Centre, three times a month, to talk with us about academic language and writing. Please register at the latest the day before.

  • Fridays at lunchtime, 12.15–13.00 on Zoom
  • Location: Zoom (the link is provided when you sign up)

Sign up for the lunch lectures

Lunch Lectures in spring 2026

  • 23 January – Reading traps and tips: What is scholarly literature? How do I read effectively?
  • 30 January – Writing abstracts and introductions: CARS, creating a research space
  • 6 February – Plagiarism and references: How do I use my own words? How do I separate what “I say” versus what “they say”? How do I cite my sources?
  • 13 February – Writing a literature review: How do I analyse and synthesise scholarly sources?
  • 27 February – AI for academic writing: Enhancing skills and avoiding pitfalls
  • 6 March – Digital presentation skills: Using PowerPoint for academic success 
  • 13 March – Writing academically: How do I write and think academically?
  • 20 March – Structuring my paper: How do start writing? How do I make an outline? How do I develop a good paragraph?
  • 27 March – Starting research: How do I get started? 
  • 10 April – Reading traps and tips: What is scholarly literature? How do I read effectively?
  • 17 April – Writing abstracts and introductions: CARS, Creating a Research Space
  • 24 April – Plagiarism and references: How do I use my own words? How do I separate what “I say” verses what “they say”? How do I cite my sources?
  • 8 May – Writing a literature review: How do I analyse and synthesize scholarly sources?
  • 22 May – AI for academic writing: Enhancing skills and avoiding pitfalls
  • 29 May – Digital presentation skills: Using PowerPoint for academic success 
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Lecture, 23 January - 29 May

Lunch lectures in The Writing Centre – Fridays

Canvas course on using AI

Malmö University has developed the course 'Your Studies and AI' to provide you with a tool and source of inspiration. As well as learning about reading, writing and information retrieval, you will gain an understanding of AI, prompting and AI ethics.

Your studies and AI

Freestanding courses

There are a number of freestanding courses available if you want to improve your English language skills. You apply as you would to any other university course. 

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Discover our writing podcasts

Explore our collection of 11 AI-generated podcasts, inspired by the Writing Centre's popular "Lunch Lectures" series. Whether you're new to our online services or a regular visitor, these podcasts are designed to inspire and enhance your scholarly writing.

AI-generated podcasts

  1. The Academic Debate – Thinking and Writing "Academically"
  2. Structuring My Paper
  3. Starting Research
  4. Reading Traps and Tips
  5. Writing Abstracts and Introductions
  6. Avoiding Plagiarism
  7. References
  8. Writing a Literature Review
  9. Grammar and Punctuation
  10. AI for Academic Writing
  11. Digital Presentation Skills

Learn more about academic writing

About the Writing Centre

https://play.mau.se/id/0_2xpp13p0?width=608&height=402&playerId=23452644?enablejsapi=1

Support for Swedish speech and pronunciation

Talverkstaden – a language workshop

At Talverkstaden, we practice Swedish pronunciation together. We go through different aspects of pronunciation to help you understand and develop your Swedish speaking skills. The meetings consist of short briefings followed by practical training in groups or individually, and are held in Swedish.

Register for sessions in spring 2026 (form, in Swedish)

Language café

Malmö University's language café is held at Orkanen Library every Wednesday afternoon from 16.30 to 18:00 and is open to everyone. We welcome both native Swedish speakers and those who want to practice speaking Swedish. No registration is required. 

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Event, 28 January - 27 May

Language café – Wednesdays

Take-home exams are a common method of examination used at the University. You work on your exam text individually, often over a slightly longer period of time.

On the library's page about academic texts, you find information about articles and other scholarly texts and tips on searching for articles on your subject.

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