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Two new studies on sexual harassment of working students

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.

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Science

Frustrated scientist: Research delayed by long delivery times for new computers

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.

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Campus

Return of the TAP prize

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.

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Campus

My sanctuary

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.

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Education

Chin up, humanities

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

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Education

Three successful students: We would not have got into UCPH today

The University of Copenhagen slams the door on many applicants with its new minimum average grade requirement of 6.0. Here, three UCPH students talk about how they turned around their poor high school performance to top grades at university.

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Politics

The international interests of UCPH

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Education

You can now do a part-time computer science and law programme

Law and Computer Science at the University of Copenhagen are a part of a new pilot scheme where bachelor students with fixed employment can do their master’s in four years. At Computer Science, they hope to be able to have their first part-time students starting already this autumn.

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Campus

50 UCPH staff reported psychological damage – 0 granted compensation

50 employees at the University of Copenhagen have reported psychological illness as a work-related injury since 2007, but in no case has the injury been recognized. The requirements for compensation are too strict, say experts.

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Culture

When we see dinosaurs, we really see ourselves

Christoffer Zieler of the University Post looks at the past through the perspective of a hen. The combination of fossilized eggs and dinosaur art at the National History Museum of Denmark is a winner.

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