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One in every four students faces discrimination

Especially gender minorities and non-heterosexual students suffer from some kind of discrimination in their student lives. This is according to a new analysis from the trade union DM, which points to neurodivergent groups as particularly vulnerable

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Education

University of Copenhagen to cut down on its use of animals in the classroom

Between 700 and 800 demonstration animals are used every year for teaching purposes, mostly on medical programmes. This will be changed in 2025.

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Academic life

Victory, as expected, for Student Council at university elections

The lead candidate for the Student Council looks forward to working on the Board and is pleased with a record turnout.

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Politics

No more patience from UCPH management: These students may no longer demonstrate

Students against the Occupation were removed from South Campus by police Tuesday evening. They failed what the Rector of the University of Copenhagen has called the 'sock test'. The students – who literally protested shoeless, and in their socks – don't understand why. We no longer have patience for Israel-Palestine demonstrations, the rector replies.

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Science

Deputy Director: International spying a future threat to research

Danish universities are tightening security to counter the threat from foreign powers with new guidelines against espionage. But with tighter security comes less freedom of research.

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Politics

Key committee says reform to Danish master's degrees is »extremely difficult«

Business-oriented master's programmes and shortened degrees cannot be achieved within the current framework, says key committee. The National Union of Students in Denmark says political reform ambitions are »a mirage,« as multiple stakeholders now call for renegotiation and postponement.

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People

Natural History Museum has found its new director

Nina Rønsted, who is the first director with a background in botany, is to unify the museum, strengthen its working environment, and prepare for the new museum's opening after a period of turbulence

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Science

Black holes — and the physics and dreams of Albert

Albert Sneppen is a bright young star in the field of astrophysics . He has his own key to Copenhagen’s medieval Round Tower and has just finished a book about the universe's black holes. »My publisher joked that the book was written for the nerdy dad type. But my hope is that it is the 14-year-old girls that get their hands on it.«

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Education

Faculty of Science to cut 136 student places: Needs to reduce its dropout rate

Medicinal chemistry and Computer science-Economics to be hit the hardest when Faculty of Science reduces student places. The faculty's associate dean is concerned about it leading to labour market shortages.

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Politics

Your guide to the 2024 university elections

You want to be a good university citizen. And you want to exercise your democratic right to vote. Here is a guide to the University of Copenhagen's elections.

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