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New AI centre launches at University of Copenhagen

Artificial intelligence evokes fascination, fear — and a good deal of hype. A new Danish interdisciplinary centre aims to guide public authorities and businesses in using the technology for the benefit of citizens and society.

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Culture

Sonning Prize 2025: Molecular gastronomy should be for the people, not just for the posh foodies

The recipient of the 2025 Sonning Prize, French chemist Hervé This, has helped transform our understanding of food. His innovative approach to food preparation bridges scientific disciplines — and he hopes his methods can help prevent future hunger.

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Campus

Danish pop icon Medina to headline biggest party at UCPH

Don't forget to block off Friday 23 May for the university’s big annual bash

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Working environment

A working life: Chief warden clocks out after 35 years

Chief warden Per Rødgaard Hansen has retired after 35 years in the university’s central administration. In this farewell interview, he looks back on the many great — and not so great — years.

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Working environment

Campus canal safety under review after repeated incidents

University of Copenhagen and water guild in discussions after multiple people have fallen into the canal on South Campus

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Opinion

Rector David Dreyer Lassen's inaugural address

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People

Gry Bartroff Gaihede is the new editor-in-chief of the University Post

Gry Bartroff Gaihede will celebrate her 25th anniversary as a journalist at the University Post on 1 May. But first, she will step into her new role as editor-in-chief on the medium that she knows better than anyone else.

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International

Students lead mass protests against corruption in Serbia

In an attempt to fight corruption, students in Serbia are blockading universities and shutting down roads and bridges with demonstrations. According to a student spokesperson, those in power have responded by paying EUR 50 per beaten-up protester.

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Science

University of Copenhagen to boost Arctic Station co-operation with Greenland

Arctic Station to open its doors to students from Greenland’s new biology programme and strengthens ties with the local community

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Student life

Save more, live more: Student budget hacks for Copenhagen

Housing benefits, bike hacks, and a mountain of cheap french fries. You can do many things to get your meagre funds to last that little bit longer. Here are a few University Post life hacks that will get you by until you finally just give up and get that student job.

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