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Education

New eight hour minimum for all undergraduates

At least eight hours per week for all University's students and 37-hour weekly plans for each semester says the university's management. The changes come in the wake of prolonged criticism of study conditions, especially in the humanities faculty.

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Science

Researcher to unearth origins of agriculture

In Jordan, an international team has uncovered some of the earliest known man-made structures. Now a University of Copenhagen archaeologist believes these discoveries will shed light on a crucial stage in human civilisation, the emergence of agriculture

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Culture

Out and about: Your guide to gay student life in Copenhagen

Copenhagen has many gay friendly clubs and bars, here's your guide to getting involved with more than partying.

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International

5 quick questions for a biker with a purpose

A recent KU graduate, Gijs Stevers- originally from Holland- has a plan to cycle from Europe's northernmost point to Africa's southernmost tip, starting this summer. We probe him for more details of this coming adventure

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Culture

Discovering downtown jazz

Craving some free music but can't wait until July for the Copenhagen Jazz festival? University Post spotlights some of the best jazz music deals in the city including an award winning Danish artist performing this Sunday

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Culture

Strangers and surprises to attract party guests

Studenterhuset will be filled with a ‘Feast of Strangers’ and surprise performance as The University Post invites everyone to first ever party

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Science

Chinese centre to analyze Danish DNA

Research reputation of University of Copenhagen and Denmark's large pharmaceutical industry attracts Chinese research corporation as the first in Europe. In a new centre they will help Danes solve hereditary problems

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Politics

Full-degree housing debated by key policy players

At a seminar, a controversial policy that gives full-degree international students less housing service than exchange students was debated. The head of the University of Copenhagen's International Office clarified policy to the University Post

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Science

Economic experiments reveal give-and-take behaviour

Economic experiments in Copenhagen find out where your selfishness starts and your altruism ends

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Science

Myself, or the group, what will I choose?

I flatter myself: An experiment in economics seemed to prove me a good player, writes our reporter

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