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The number of applicants has dropped a bit, but getting through the Danish universities’ quota 2 application system is still tough at the University of Copenhagen. And the most popular education programme has just got even more difficult to get into.
Janine Terra Erler is a successful cancer researcher. But this success has had consequences. Now she is more of a manager, fundraiser and coordinator.
Due to cuts, the Department of Political Science is dropping all its support for the biannual student magazine 'Med Andre Ord'. The editors hope that the magazine can continue with funding from a UCPH study environment fund and from advertisers.
Professors and associate professors only use about one third of their time on research. Administration and the search for funding is eating up a growing portion of their time.
According to a recently completed survey of study programme choices by studentum.dk the Danish cap on education programmes has more young people deferring their education
Bo Gad Køhlert is to start as the new student ambassador 1st April. He has 15 years experience in administering programmes at Roskilde University (RUC) and the IT University of Copenhagen (ITU). At UCPH he is to help give guidance and counselling to students in their encounter with the university’s administration.
Three scientists from the University of Copenhagen have each received nearly DKK 40 million for their technical and scientific research.
Executive Vice President of Novo Nordisk Mads Krogsgaard Thomsen is to be chairman of the University of Copenhagen’s Board of Directors. He succeeds Nils Strandberg Pedersen.
On 22 April, scientists all over the globe will march in co-ordinated protests in 394 cities. Ian Bearden, a physicist and professor at UCPH, is organising the march in Copenhagen because he wants his children to inherit a liveable planet.
Philosophy at the University of Copenhagen has jumped up 17 places to a 29th spot on the QS World University Rankings 2017. Section head says a long-term strategic commitment has made the department more visible in international research environments
