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Bangladesh student row escalates — new consultation for minister

As the Danish Minister for Higher Education and Science once again had to answer critical questions following a massive influx of students from Bangladesh, Roskilde University has shut down a master's programme and the chair of its Board has stepped down.

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Academic life

No Danish PhD? No postdoc grant — Danish researchers punished for going abroad

UCPH graduate Andreas Nabil Younan is soon to complete his PhD at the University of Cambridge in the UK. But he is barred from applying for the most relevant postdoc grants in Denmark.

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Politics

Surge in Bangladeshi student applications has minister concerned

Thousands of applicants to Danish universities come from Bangladesh, according to new numbers. Critics raise concerns about visa abuse, as the higher education minister now promises tighter regulations.

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Politics

DKK 68m for Danish universities to revive German and French programmes

Government allocates funding to reverse drop in language programmes admissions.

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Student life

Student of social sciences: »I honestly wish I had 48 hours in a day«

A year in, and Anders Clemens Dahl Karlsen has found his footing on the Social Science programme — but it can be overwhelming: How do you actually prioritise between reading, work, friends, and everything else?

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Science

Wafers for microchips: University of Copenhagen to open advanced facility

Denmark enters the global race for chip production — the University of Copenhagen and French company RIBER to build a new manufacturing plant in the Niels Bohr Building.

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Education

Studying with AI at the University of Copenhagen — what’s allowed?

Artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping how students learn, take exams and navigate university life at the University of Copenhagen. This brings new opportunities — but also dilemmas that call for technical precision and academic reflection. Read on to learn when you're allowed to use AI — and when it counts as cheating.

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International

University of Copenhagen steps up defences against espionage

Researchers from China, Russia and Iran now face security screening before collaborating with UCPH

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Campus

Fake firearm leads to police response on South Campus

Police called to the University of Copenhagen after a report of a weapon. It turned out to be a prop for an intro video. One person is still charged.

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People

Europe must lead in science and tech, says University of Copenhagen’s new prorector

Courage is needed in uncertain times, says Eva Hoffmann, who became prorector for research and innovation on 1 July. Her mission: to strengthen the University of Copenhagen’s innovation efforts and keep Europe in the lead.

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