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Greenlandic students turn up for class, and face prejudice

Two out of three Greenlandic students in Denmark encounter prejudice during their study programmes, according to a report from the Danish Institute for Human Rights. An Inuit from the University of Copenhagen explains how he takes care of himself.

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Education

Re-exams had people crying and shaking. 1,000 signatures on petition against 'make-or-break' course

Is it the subject, or is it the students? What is the problem when 27.3 per cent of students fail a course?

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Education

He got a job. But it was a lonely life after uni

During the course of their studies, many students get most of their social needs covered at university. But what do you do after you finish your degree? Mikkel Schmidt talks about how he had to both find new interests and friends, and hold on to the old ones.

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Student life

A match made in heaven — is your choice of study written in the stars?

No need to waste more time wondering about whether your study programme is a good choice. Well at least astrologically speaking, that is. Here is the guide.

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Opinion

Psychology at the University of Copenhagen won’t help you understand neurodivergent people

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Academic life

Copenhagen’s best student discounts

It can be hard to afford a frappé or a new pair of jeans on a student income in Copenhagen — never mind a root canal treatment at the dentist or a tasty menu. But it is not impossible. Here is a guide to good student discounts.

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The Team

Saving the world at the University of Copenhagen, one step at a time

Mary Kagendo Kobia helps international researchers and their partners get settled in Copenhagen. This is far from easy. It is easy, however, for Mary to make a perfect Peri-Peri sauce with seven different chillies — a skill that put her on the Danish TV version of Masterchef.

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Opinion

The inventiveness of the university

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Education

New York, Tokyo or Berlin? Danish students will soon be able to study abroad without leaving Denmark

Can you study at a foreign university without a valid passport? Yes, according to the Danish government, which has just tabled a bill on virtual exchange programmes for Danish students. The University of Copenhagen supports the measure.

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Alumni

Like many others with an Arab background, Tarek Hussein studied law — now he works for an NGO

Tarek Hussein has given himself a cooling-off period after years of public debate. He is now an NGO director, and speaks here about a career that is going in »a billion« directions.

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