Help is on hand if you need support with either academic writing, your writing technique or finishing your written assignment.

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.

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 specifically for students who write in English. Whether you're working on essays, reports, your thesis, or any other academic text, this group offers a calm, supportive, and structured space to get it done – together.

  • Meetings are held on Fridays from 10.00 to 12.00 in room B526 at Orkanen Library. The group starts on 4 September.
  • Just show up at any session. No registration is needed.
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Group, 4 September - 15 January

Let's Write This Thing!

The Writing Hour: A Lecture Series

Welcome to The Writing Hour, a series of short, focused sessions designed to support your academic writing and study skills.

  • Fridays at 13.00–14.00
  • Online via Zoom (the link is provided when you sign up)

Sign up for The Writing Hour

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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Web guides on academic writing

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.

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

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