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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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Working environment

University of Copenhagen law faculty faces deep cuts

Drained reserves and ongoing losses are forcing the Faculty of Law to find millions of kroner in savings. Cuts to research positions cannot be ruled out.

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Politics

Research is global, but security is key, says minister

Minister for Higher Education and Science Christina Egelund used the Royal Danish Academy’s annual meeting to warn against both naivety and isolation in international research.

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Student life

Students are juggling Zoom classes, exams — and mould risk

Humanities teaching at the University of Copenhagen has been affected by the discovery of mould in several South Campus buildings with online classes and extensive room relocations. We talked to students

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Science

Taking on dental shame and inequality in Denmark

Denmark ranks among the worst for dental health inequality — and it can lead to isolation and shame. Meet a researcher who is driven by a sense of fairness, working to help the elderly and the vulnerable.

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Working environment

Exam supervisors lose out in University of Copenhagen lawsuit

75 retired exam supervisors demanded millions from the University of Copenhagen — most got DKK 7,500 and feel let down by the ruling.

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Politics

Police remove students over flag protest

Three students tried to mark the anniversary of University of Copenhagen protests on CSS campus with a Palestinian flag — but police intervened

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Politics

Danish law now protects university students from harassment

A wide political majority in Danish parliament has amended legislation so that university students are now guaranteed protection against discrimination, sexual harassment and other forms of abuse.

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International

UCPH research project shut down after US withdraws funding

Donald Trump’s hard line on researchers and universities could strengthen research collaboration in Europe, predicts UCPH deputy director.

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International

Danish researcher: A fight for freedom is brewing at US universities

Legal scholar from the University of Copenhagen and visiting researcher Lin Adrian sees growing resistance to Trump’s political interference at US universities — but also warns of the threat of authoritarianism.

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