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Activists want books for students in Africa

One good thing has come out of a failed plan to burn thousands of University of Copenhagen books: Life sciences activists have started a book donation drive and are calling for student volunteers to help students in Ethiopia

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Politics

Spy professor given five months jail

Finnish professor Timo Kivimäki found guilty at court after secret proceedings: Five months prison

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Politics

Rector got 7 metres of student proposals

A long list of suggestions to improve student life delivered to University of Copenhagen's Rector Ralf Hemmingsen in happening

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Culture

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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