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Women IT scientists outraged after sexist comments

Comments by moderator Mads Christensen at conference for computer giant Dell have set off a wider debate on gender in male-dominated fields. Angry women University of Copenhagen scientists stake out the issues

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Politics

Danish government to reform tax system

Social Democrat leader Thorning wants to reduce income taxes, slow the indexed increase in student grants and reduce welfare transfers. Far left party threatens to torpedo proposal

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Campus

See photos from the DIKU revue

Crazy costumes, smart inside jokes and even some tricky computer science 'code poetry' were all on offer at the DIKU revue

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Politics

Hackers repulsed, but IT now fears spear phishers

Microsoft has re-opened traffic from University of Copenhagen mail servers. But IT people worry over a more insidious threat

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Opinion

Comment: How to get your Danish man

The Danish male is a frightened schoolboy when it comes to matters of lust. This is according to Hallie Barrows, a feisty New Yorker, who bases this featured comment on extensive 'field work'. Read her advice on how to get some 'Danish'

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International

Cape-to-cape biker made it to Copenhagen

He is biking from the North Cape in Norway to the southern tip of Africa, and just passed through Copenhagen. The University Post caught up with Copenhagen graduate Gijs to talk about his plans for visits to renewable energy sites

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Culture

Top 10: Music tracks to pass your exams

The exam season has started. As a student you are probably dreading the deadlines, deeply engaged in studying, and buried under tons of books. Our music reviewer has selected 10 songs that will slow your heart rate, help you relax, and improve your concentration

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Culture

Photo competition: The finalists

The University Post asked our readers to 'show us your room'. Whose room will win? Our readers will decide, so cast your vote now!

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Politics

Short Fridays cost the economy DKK 7.5bn

The lazy Danish tradition of leaving work early on Friday is a drag on the national economy

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Politics

Hopes for better pension deal

If talks in progress are successful, international PhDs and post docs may soon be able to get a better deal on their pensions

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