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Ministerportræt

The Danish minister for education — who has no education

In the wake of a controversial education reform, Christina Egelund has been praised for her ability to compromise. The University Post met up with a minister who has been described by a political opponent as »the one extenuating circumstance« of the present government. She wished young people had more space to do the kind of zigzagging that make up her own narrative.

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Science

At the Faculty of Science, male teaching staff find it easier to spot talent among male students

Female students have a harder time being perceived as talented than their male classmates by male instructors. Researchers stumble upon a subconcious bias in teaching settings at one faculty.

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Politics

'Academic Balance' election list: You should be rewarded for being a good teacher

It was a wide-ranging philosophical conversation that inspired professors to fight for more collaboration across disciplines. Now they are running as academics for the UCPH Board, where they will work for more prestige for teaching and better funding for small research areas.

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Politics

'A Sustainable University' election list: UCPH must lead the way

They both dream of sustainable communities and a life in the countryside. At UCPH, they will fight for a greener agenda and better well-being – because today, not enough is being done for either of those. Meet the academic list lead candidates from 'A Sustainable University'.

Politics

'Involve the researchers!' election list: There is so much at stake in this election

Pia Quist and Jesper Grodal are fighting to retain their seats as academic representatives on the Board of the University: We have fought hard to show that management cannot ignore the employees. We have won several victories, but our work is far from finished, they say.

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Opinion

The crises of our time do not wait for me to be permanently employed

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Opinion

Top scientists: Vote for 'Involve the Researchers!'

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Opinion

Vote for a More Sustainable and Democratic UCPH

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Opinion

Give PhDs and Postdocs better conditions

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Opinion

Please vote, and preferably for 'Involve the researchers!'

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