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UCPH restructures academic year. Teaching staff warn of lower academic standards

SCIENCE’s teaching blocks are to be shortened from eight weeks to seven. Two union representatives fear the impact on teaching and criticise insufficient staff involvement. The associate dean defends the change but acknowledges some loss of quality.

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Education

Kristian Lauta vil værne om magien på universitetet

De bedste øjeblikke i Kristian Lautas studietid opstod, når underviserne bevægede sig uden for pensum. Den oplevelse vil han give videre som KU’s prorektor for uddannelse, en rolle han nu beholder indtil 2030. Samtidig skal han finde vej gennem kunstig intelligens, studenterprotester og en kandidatreform, han stadig er kritisk over for.

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Working environment

UCPH handles DKK 11.6 billion - so why are its finances under pressure?

The University of Copenhagen is growing and attracting more research funding than before. Even so, its reserves will be depleted before 2030 if management’s measures fail. Uniavisen gives you an overview of what is putting the university’s finances under pressure - and what management plans to do about it.

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Science

When does an AI error become research misconduct?

Former University of Copenhagen professor Hans Bonde was found to have committed research misconduct after inserting AI-generated fictitious passages and references into a research manuscript. The ruling is the first of its kind and could influence how similar AI-related errors are assessed in the research community in the future.

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Science

Embattled Hans Bonde seeks to reopen landmark AI ruling

A new legal opinion concludes that the Danish Board on Research Misconduct’s decision against the former University of Copenhagen professor is invalid. Hans Bonde’s lawyer now wants the board to reconsider the case.

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Kronik

An impossible theorem made a young David Dreyer Lassen change direction

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Education

In its AI fervour, UCPH has forgotten something important

People

Here is UCPH’s new deputy prorector for AI

Over the next three years, artificial intelligence is to be integrated into everything from research and teaching to administration at the University of Copenhagen. The new deputy prorector, Morten Axel Pedersen, will spearhead this transformation. And his message is clear: We can wait no longer.

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Academic life

The University Post’s guide to culture in Copenhagen on a student budget

Are Copenhagen’s prices making you break into a sweat as a student, to the point where you’ve given up on the city’s cultural scene? If so, keep reading. The University Post’s guide will show you the best cultural deals in Copenhagen at student-friendly prices.

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Academic life

Guide: Fab Study Spots in Copenhagen

Are you new to the city and not quite sure where to go to study? Or are you simply tired of your usual study spot and in need of some fresh inspiration? Uniavisen has been around the city testing study spots for you, so you can find a great place to settle down with your books every time.

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