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Student protesters blockade central University of Copenhagen buildings

The organisation Students Against the Occupation blocked the central administration quarter of the university Wednesday morning. Six people have been arrested, Copenhagen police said.

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Working environment

Administration reform: How will it affect the workplace?

We asked organizational psychologist Malene Friis Andersen what the major changes at the University of Copenhagen mean in terms of employee well-being.

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Campus

Karaoke, quizzes and Danish rock star the big draw at this year's KU festival

»In these difficult times, it is important that we stick together across the organisation«. This according to an employee at this year's KU festival, which included a concert with Danish singer Sanne Salomonsen, brilliant quizzes, and a huge karaoke party.

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UCPH staff in support of protest camp: »I don't want my salary to come from war crimes«

It is neither »controversial nor radical« to be critical of university management, say a group of employees. They see the protest camp as a learning space for students.

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Culture

Marina Abramović: Free yourself from the fear and embrace the pain

She has starved herself in the name of art. But as we speak she is »famished«. We met up with performance artist Marina Abramović when she received the Sonning Prize in Copenhagen. The interview didn't go quite as expected.

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Working environment

Is the reform a foregone conclusion — or do employees have a say in the decision-making?

The first draft for the future administration at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) is in consultation. We asked Director Søren Munk Skydsgaard where exactly the employees' influence can be seen in the proposal.

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Director of Natural History Museum quits

He cleared his office over the weekend. Monday he announced his resignation. Peter C. Kjærgaard has resigned after massive criticism of his management style.

Working environment

Here is the timeline for the upcoming University of Copenhagen layoffs

The various stages of a comprehensive reform of the entire UCPH administration are now falling into place. Voluntary resignations will be optional starting from the summer of 2024.

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Campus

Students after University of Copenhagen opts to continue Israel investments: »A huge nothing burger«

»I'm disappointed and sad,« students say after the University of Copenhagen’s governing Board decided to continue a current investment strategy which includes companies operating in illegal Israeli settlements.

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Working environment

Rector on new sexism report: »This is just not good enough«

The extent of sexist incidents for PhD students is shocking, says the rector. He says new initiatives based on the VIVE report will be on the way.

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