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University of Copenhagen management no longer has any patience for pro-Palestinian students, and Christina Egelund understands why. The Minister for Higher Education and Science fully supports the rector's handling of the recent demonstrations.
Deputy director apologizes and promises stricter access restrictions.
Pro-Palestinian group Students Against The Occupation was removed by police Tuesday evening 3 December. The group has violated a number of UCPH code of conduct regulations, management says. The students disagree, and say that the handling of the issue is a violation of their freedom of speech.
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
Between 700 and 800 demonstration animals are used every year for teaching purposes, mostly on medical programmes. This will be changed in 2025.
The lead candidate for the Student Council looks forward to working on the Board and is pleased with a record turnout.
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.
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.
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.
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
