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»Rock concert« vibe at packed Judith Butler event

The internationally recognised professor and gender thinker Judith Butler visited the University of Copenhagen 4 May to do a guest lecture on climate sorrow. The star academic called on the audience to engage in climate action rather than climate paralysis.

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Campus

More diverse students, better discussions: KU Book Club has almost all faculties represented

The KU Book Club meets up every other Sunday in the old library on Fiolstræde street in central Copenhagen to exchange views on the 100 pages of literature they have read since their last meeting. Staff, international, and Danish students are welcome.

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People

New Geosciences head to foster academic discussions

Vivian Kvist Johannsen is to head the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management from 1 May. She says one of her most important tasks is to help make sure everyone can make sustainable decisions.

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Foreninger

Students want to stop University of Copenhagen investments in illegal settlements

The ‘Students against the Occupation’ group wants the University of Copenhagen to withdraw from its investments in Israeli settlements.

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Education

Five tips: How to avoid plagiarism

Many students are baffled by guidelines on avoiding plagiarism. Here are a few tips from an expert.

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Opinion

UCPH's language policy contradicts research-based education objectives

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Education

New research: European students »surprisingly« unfamiliar with plagiarism rules

Researcher says the numbers are »concerning« and criticises universities for »leaving students in the lurch« by not preparing them sufficiently.

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People

He was a rapper, then he turned scientist. The two jobs have a lot in common

Mikkel Skovrind's discovery of a new hybrid whale, the narluga, went global. Now he recounts his path to the DNA lab via his hip-hop career.

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Science

The future is now: UCPH softens up on AI rules

The University of Copenhagen is looking in to how new AI technology can be used in the exams of the future. ChatGPT is still banned at the vast majority of exams at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH). And cheating can be detected, says a student.

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Education

Three rectors look back: 20 years with 30 Danish university reforms

How has a 20-year storm of Danish university reform affected the University of Copenhagen? The rectors of the period, Linda Nielsen, Ralf Hemmingsen and Henrik C. Wegener, give us the inside story.

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