Writing Centre and support
We can guide you through different writing tasks and answer questions about texts and language. While we do not proofread or correct grammar and spelling, we can help you develop effective strategies to strengthen your academic writing and improve your writing skills.
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
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
About the Writing Centre
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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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Course, bachelor’s level | 7,5 creditsEnglish Grammar Skills for University Studies
31 August 2026 - 17 January 2027Open for application -
Course, bachelor’s level | 15 credits
English Writing and Presentation Skills for University Studies
31 August 2026 - 17 January 2027Open for application -
Course, bachelor’s level | 7,5 credits
Introduction to Critical Thinking and Reading Skills for University Studies
19 January 2026 - 29 March 2026 -
Course, bachelor’s level | 5 credits
Online Presentation Skills for University Studies
21 September 2026 - 25 October 2026Open for application -
Course, bachelor’s level | 4 credits
Speech and Presentation Technique through Drama - RASK
17 August 2026 - 30 August 2026Open for application
Writing podcasts
Explore our collection of 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
Web guides on academic writing
- Writing in English at University (Youtube)
The course covers different aspects of academic writing, such as how to structure your text and how to convey your argument, as well as how to use sources. - Writing in English at University (Coursera)
Lund University gives an internet based course open for everybody. - What is sketchnoting? (Youtube)
- Guides and support (Malmö University Library's website)
Information about scholarly texts, reference styles and search information can be found at the library. - Reading strategies (Youtube)
- Plagiarism: How to avoid it (Youtube)
- Academic phrasebank (University of Manchester's website)
Talverkstaden – a language workshop
At Talverkstaden, 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.
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.
