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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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Culture

Museums matter — now more than ever

After 23 years as a conservator at the University of Copenhagen, Abdi Hedayat is now heading collections at Medical Museion — and he has a plan.

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Education

Victory for medical students as exam ruling reversed

After a week of intense clashes between students and management, the latter appears to have changed its mind.

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Campus

Mould shuts down parts of South Campus over the summer

The University of Copenhagen cannot guarantee that all rooms will be ready by the start of the semester in September.

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Education

Third time in five years: Medical students handed recycled exam at University of Copenhagen

Is having your exam annulled just part of being a medical student? Associate dean regrets »completely absurd mistake« and welcomes protests.

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Student life

Four months in Copenhagen: An exchange student reflects

The Canadian exchange student Landon Hildebrandt looks back on four months in Copenhagen. He shares three pieces of advice for future exchange students — and thinks UCPH could do more to help them get started.

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International

Caught in limbo: Students face US visa uncertainty

After visa freeze, US resumes processing applications from international students — but they may not get their visas in time

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Science

Skin deep innovation: Psoriasis patients can soon ditch the cream

If University of Copenhagen's 38,000 students are representative, 1,300 of them have the skin condition plaque psoriasis. A lot of people have it, but current treatments are impractical. Two UCPH researchers have developed a clever alternative.

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International

Hired by University of Copenhagen, but can’t leave Jerusalem

Clara Marie Westergaard holds a unique research position at Hebrew University — and is just waiting to return to Copenhagen.

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Academic life

Young, brilliant, and tired of being underestimated

Physics student Chamilla Terp beat elite international researchers by slicing through an astrophysics mystery. She’d rather talk about her discovery than her gender — and she’s tired of backhanded compliments.

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