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Management at the Faculty of Law have expressly forbidden theme parties where new students dress up like Mexicans, Olympic athletes of different nationalities, and theologians. But you are welcome to dress up as ‘rich kids' and high achievers.
The students at the University of Copenhagen are (still) hurting. So much so, that nine out of ten have been stressed over the last semester, and one in five has sought professional help. This is according to a new study from the Danish Association of Masters and PhDs (DM).
Belinda Lange of the Department of Food Science co-ordinates a team of professional taste-testers
What started as a problem with the university’s computers during the summer break that made it impossible for Mikkel Klattrup Larsen to get an extension on his bachelor’s project almost turned into a semester-long wait for him to start his master’s. Only a month-long struggle with the administration prevented the worst from happening. Larsen hopes others don’t have to go through what he did
Minister for Higher Education Tommy Ahlers (V) proposes extending bachelor graduates’ legal right of admission to master’s programmes to three years, removing grade bonuses, and making it easier for students to design their own programme of study. He will not, however, change the study progress reform and cap on education programmes.
Lisbeth Møller, Deputy Director for HR at UCPH explains what is actually meant by zero tolerance towards sexual and other types of harassment.
The University of Copenhagen is now to introduce a zero tolerance policy on sexual harassment and other violations. The Danish government is also to amend the Law on Equal Treatment so that a casual workplace atmosphere can no longer be a mitigating factor.
It is a proud tradition to celebrate the week’s academic achievements by burning off brain cells. Read all about the UCPH campuses’ best bars and clubs here (updated July 2021)
For the second year running, the Villum Experiment programme has made grants to scientific research. This year, the University of Copenhagen will receive 37.5 million kroner to fund wild ideas