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University of Copenhagen eyes broader intake as applicants opt for quota 2 process

Vice-provost Rie Snekkerup welcomes higher applicant numbers on the quota 2 system, as they often bring experience and contribute to a more diverse student population.

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Culture

Dental divides: Politics and history of teeth on show at Medical Museion

Medical Museion opens a special exhibition on teeth, revealing how the state of our mouths connects to body, class and identity.

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People

Copenhagen economist mingles with Nobel laureate’s inner circle in Chicago

UCPH associate professor Jeanet Sinding Bentzen was part of an exclusive group invited to Nobel laureate James Robinson’s global gathering in Chicago.

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Campus

Øresund Aquarium under threat of closure — again

The Øresund Aquarium has to fight for its very survival again. This in spite of its most successful years ever

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People

Astrophysicist honoured for uncovering black holes’ orbital secrets

Astrophysicist Johan Samsing gets the MERAC Prize for his research on the movement of black holes billions of light-years away.

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Working environment

A working life: Chief warden clocks out after 35 years

Chief warden Per Rødgaard Hansen has retired after 35 years in the university’s central administration. In this farewell interview, he looks back on the many great — and not so great — years.

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Working environment

Exam supervisors clash with University of Copenhagen in court

75 former exam supervisors had their case presented at the Copenhagen City Court, hoping for millions in compensation from the University of Copenhagen. The University Post followed the proceedings over two days and offers an overview of the key points of contention.

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Campus

Mould crisis escalates at UCPH: Staff told to work from home

South Campus staff have to, once again, leave their workplaces due to mould. The university does not yet know how long it will take, but promises a solution.

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Student life

Bikes, bars, and big discoveries: An exchange student in Copenhagen

Landon Hildebrandt has traded Vancouver for a semester in Copenhagen, where he’s embracing city life — one bike ride at a time.

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Working environment

Campus canal safety under review after repeated incidents

University of Copenhagen and water guild in discussions after multiple people have fallen into the canal on South Campus

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