Here is the University of Copenhagen’s new student ambassador

Earlier this month, the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) could welcome a new so-called ‘student ambassador’ — which is an impartial, student advisor, role.

Her name is Majken Rønnow Jensen. She has a law degree from UCPH and walked into the central campus building complex for her first day on the job on 1 April 2025.

She is looking forward to getting started on the work with students, for whom she hopes to make a real difference over the coming years.

»I’ve worked with people my whole life. I’m passionate about making a difference — especially for those who don’t have the resources to navigate the challenges they face on their own. And I’m excited to help support the development of a meaningful work and study environment,« says Majken Rønnow Jensen, who spent 20 years as a caseworker for socially disadvantaged citizens before earning her master’s in law from UCPH in 2021.

I will keep an open and curious mind about the issues students face — and how I can help make things easier across the board

Majken Rønnow Jensen, Student Ambassador

Since 2022 she has managed the legal department at the legal aid non-profit Den Sociale Retshjælps Fond, which helps people in need of legal or social counselling. The foundation is staffed primarily by volunteer law and social work students.

The new student ambassador is therefore used to working closely with students. In her previous role, Majken Rønnow Jensen not only supervised students but also coached them on how best to counsel other citizens. Now it’s the students themselves who will be seeking her guidance.

»Through my work at the legal aid foundation, I’ve really enjoyed collaborating with students and helping to counsel them — not just in legal matters, but also in interpersonal and communication skills,« she says, adding:

»This new role is a bit different, and I’m looking forward to building bridges and strengthening the dialogue between students and the University of Copenhagen.«

Only at UCPH

UCPH is the only university in Denmark that has a student ambassador — someone students can approach for guidance on things like academic matters and complaints procedures.

In addition to advising students, the student ambassador also attends meetings with the university administration and prepares an annual report highlighting the issues that have been most pressing for students over the past year.

I’m very much looking forward to the collaboration

Kristian C. Lauta, Prorector for Education, UCPH

The student ambassador role at UCPH is initially a five-year appointment, with the option of a three-year extension. Majken Rønnow Jensen takes over from Bo Gad Køhlert, who held the position for eight years.

»I approach this new position with humility. I want to remain open and inquisitive about the challenges students face, and explore how I can contribute to making things better for everyone involved,« she says.

Majken Rønnow Jensen will report directly to Prorector for Education, Kristian C. Lauta.

»The student ambassador is an important institution at the University of Copenhagen. Majken will be a highly skilled ambassador who can critically challenge and constructively support the building of an even better study administration, and she will work tirelessly to create better conditions for our students. I’m looking very much forward to working with her,« says the prorector in a news update on KUnet.