Professor of Sustainable Marine Management and Ocean Governance (Nippon Foundation Chair), Director of the PhD Programme (Sweden)
Published: Feb 16, 2015 - From 9-13 February, two Executive Professional Development Courses (EPDCs) were delivered by WMU in Jakarta, Indonesia in collaboration with the
Published: Nov 03, 2015 - On 2 November, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on academic cooperation was signed between Sekolah Tinggi Iimu Maritim AMI (STIMar “AMI”), Jakarta
Published: Sep 11, 2014 - As part of the Contemporary Maritime Issues Seminar, on 9 September, WMU welcomed Michael Grey, columnist and former Editor of Lloyd’s List and
Published: Jun 12, 2025 - Mr. Johan Davidson, State Secretary to the Minister, welcomed Professor George Theocharidis, Professor Henning Jessen, and Professor Johan Hollander for the visit.
Published: Jun 25, 2026 - A major international study has found that the maritime workforce is not keeping pace with the rapid adoption of digital technologies, raising concerns for safety, efficiency and long‑term sustainability. The Report calls for urgent action on training, regulation and investment.
Published: Mar 03, 2022 - A student competition identified outstanding students to be offered close cooperation with, and an internship at NSB, in writing their dissertation.
Published: Nov 14, 2023 - Sweden has been the host country of WMU since the University was inaugurated in 1983, and WMU is the only United Nations institution that is headquartered in Sweden.
Published: Jun 19, 2024 - Results of the two-year project, Effects of the COVID-19 panDEmic on sEafarers and shiPping (DEEP), funded by the Swedish Ministry of Infrastructure.
Published: Aug 21, 2015 - On 13 August, General Manager of the Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP), Johan Röstin, welcomed WMU President, Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry and Professor
Published: Sep 29, 2023 - WMU collaborated on the delivery of COLP46 under the theme of "Safe, Secure, and Sustainable Shipping."
Published: Apr 28, 2016 - PRESS RELEASE: 28 April 2016 The WMU Migration by Sea Symposium took place at the World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmö, Sweden from 26 to 27
Published: Jun 27, 2016 - On 22 June, President of WMU, Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry and Mr Carl-Johan Hagman, CEO, Stena Rederi AB, signed a three-year Memorandum of
Published: Apr 10, 2013 - The International Conference on Ship Recycling, hosted by WMU and delivered in cooperation with the International Maritime Organization, took place
Published: Nov 22, 2025 - Representatives of the Class of 2004 gathered at the WMU in Malmö, Sweden, to commemorate 21 years since their graduation.
Published: Jan 21, 2011 - Five new students joined the Class of 2011 on 10 January; they had been granted advanced standing to join the accelerated 11-month programme. The
Published: May 25, 2015 - The International Maritime & Oceans Education & Training Symposium took place at the World Maritime University on 19 and 20 May and brought
Published: Jan 28, 2020 - The International Maritime Organization’s 2020 Global Sulphur Cap Regulation came into effect as of 1 January 2020, limiting sulphur in fuel oil used
Published: Apr 29, 2024 - WMU Professor, Dr Johan Hollander, has co-authored important research findings in a new article, “Responses of marine trophic levels to the combined effects of ocean acidification and warming,” published in the journal Nature Communications.
Published: Sep 21, 2020 - SSRS and SMA provided a maritime safety programme for WMU students.
Published: Dec 18, 2015 - WMU Marks International Migrants Day and Announces its Symposium on Sea Migration The sea serves as one of the most dangerous routes for migration.
Published: Jan 22, 2020 - WMU was delighted to welcome a delegation of twelve from Wallenius Marine on 21 January 2019. Wallenius Marine, whose vision is “Leading the way
Published: Jan 25, 2021 - The International P2P MTCC Caribbean Workshop on IMO Global Sulphur Cap 2020, took place during 19-20 January 2021.
Published: Jan 29, 2015 - From 27-28 January, the first WMU Regional Alumni Conference took place in Yangon, Myanmar and focused on Maritime Education and Training: Catalyst
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Published: Jun 30, 2017 - President of WMU, Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, the CEO of Marine Learning Systems, Mr Murray Goldberg, and the Vice-President of New Wave Media, Mr