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When research is presented through works of art

If non-scientists or non-academics are to get interested in scientific research results, it can be a good idea to make a visual work of art out of it.

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Campus

It's never too late to start over

What makes a 40-year-old family man or a 64-year-old pensioner throw themselves into a bachelor's programme? We met four students who chose to change their career path and begin their studies at a later stage in life.

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Campus

The hungry student guide to Copenhagen's soup kitchens

Copenhagen is a jungle of soup kitchens like no other. This little guide gives you the overview your rumbling stomach longs for. 

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Campus

Three UCPH women honoured as science talents

The award 'For Women in Science' pays tribute to noteworthy female research talents, and the three prize-winners this year Kirsten Marie Ørnsbjerg Jensen, Katrine Ter-Borch Gram Schjoldager and Sofia Ribeiro are all from the University of Copenhagen.

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Politics

After the cuts: Now the Danish government wants Nobel prizes

Danish research is to be of benefit to society, and among the best in the world. And it should set off Nobel prizes. This is according to the government’s new strategy, but they will not increase government funding which will remain at 1 per cent of GDP.

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Science

Anja C. Andersen: I've now got a more elegant platform

Anja C. Andersen has been promoted to professor with communication responsibility at the Niels Bohr Institute.

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Politics

Rebecca won the UCPH election

Rebecca Ingemann Madsen from the Student Council won the student seat in the University Board for this year's UCPH election.

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Politics

The numbers war: This is why they are cutting research and education

A war is currently being playing out behind closed doors in parliament at Christiansborg. The weapons are not bombs and bullets, but numbers and calculations. The outcome can be crucial for the future of universities.

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Campus

What the dean learned from his boxing match

John Renner Hansen describes his unconventional trajectory to an academic career, where he needed both a Plan A and Plan B, especially in his duties managing scientists and staff as the dean of Faculty of Science.  

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Campus

Crackdown on international researchers in Denmark creates frustation at UCPH

Recently, non-Danish researchers have been reported to the police for violating the terms of their work and residence permits. This has created a feeling of uncertainty and fear among scientific staff at UCPH. We just do what we are supposed to do, says UCPH professor.

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