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Starting at the University of Copenhagen? Here’s what I wish I’d known

I wish someone had told me that university is less structured, more confusing — and way more fun — than you'd think.

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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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Science

The overlooked genius of geophysics

In 1936, seismologist Inge Lehmann was the first in the world to prove that the Earth has a solid inner core. She earned widespread international acclaim — but in Denmark, she received neither the title nor the recognition she deserved.

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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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Education

Award-winning UCPH lecturer »welcomes insecurities and mistakes«

Associate professor Nenia Zenana has taught musicology students to be kind to themselves — and open-hearted with others — for nearly a whole lifetime. The University Post met the Teacher of the Year on South Campus — a workplace she adores for both its aesthetics and its people.

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Feature

Is woke (also) dead at the University of Copenhagen?

Rumours about the 'death of woke' have been swirling around ever since Donald Trump’s re-election in the US. But is the University of Copenhagen also ready to lay woke to rest? The University Post assesses the current state of the controversial movement.

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People

Four University of Copenhagen researchers awarded major EU grants

Next five years to see breakthroughs in plant immunity, political morality, geopolitics and childhood self-awareness

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Working environment

Julie and Erling are partners in life, lab and love

Julie and Erling Nørkær are both PhD students at the Department of Psychology. And they’re married. And they have two children. Their lives are completely intertwined — and they love it.

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Academic life

The power of numbers: Woman, know your stats

No, there is not gender equality in Denmark. On Instagram, the feminist Cathrine Berendt has built up a gender-equality platform where she posts the statistics that she feels more Danes should know about.

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