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Even though few Danes know it, the research being carried out at their universities punches above its weight internationally, new figures from the Higher Education and Science Ministry show
The MeToo wave is surging over Danish universities. Students speak of a soul-searching moment while calling for a new campus culture. At the University of Copenhagen, the Student Ambassador is ready to give students guidance on violations and harassment.
The so-called residency requirement in the government's new tax agreement means that academics need to have resided in Denmark for seven years to keep their unemployment benefits.
You may know Kierkegaard, Ørsted and Grundtvig. But what about Halfdan Mahler, Corinna Cortes and Rasmus Rask? These 15 University of Copenhagen (UCPH) figures have made their mark on the world. Here is the bare minimum of trivial facts that you need to know about them.
Talented students from countries outside Denmark can be employed as PhD students at the University of Copenhagen with support from the EU
Two recent studies, one from the trade union Djøf and one from DM’s Magisterbladet have estimated the extent of sexual harassment of students in jobs. The Student Council at UCPH is to investigate the problem. This should have been looked into a long time ago, says the new chairman.
Peter Brodersen ordered a new computer via the UCPH IT department and was notified that the delivery time was 5½ weeks. Not good enough, he says: Researchers work under time pressure. But according to the deputy director of IT, it cannot be done any faster, as UCPH has opted not to keep Apple computers in stock.
After a one year break, the TAP Prize is back to celebrate 'technical/administrative staff who make a special difference to the education community at UCPH'. The students can now nominate candidates for the prize, which will be awarded at the Spring Festival.
One throws punches, the other prays. A third one shakes her ass. We met six students in the places where they go to be alone.
Believe in yourself. Get over the complex. It’s one thing to feel criticised, it’s something else entirely to internalise it. Nor is it necessary. The humanities have something going for them, and, whether the critics like it or not, their time is coming around
