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»We finally got the politicians to talk to us«

The whole foundation of research in Denmark is being undermined. This was the message from dissatisfied researchers when they handed in 2,252 signatures to politicians at the Danish parliament.

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Student life

Bjørn Lomborg met a professor that gave him back his faith in university

If people have a strong case, they will focus on the case. If people have a weak case, they will go for the person, says Bjørn Lomborg. He was labelled an idiot in the media. Now he advises young students to ask the stupid questions.

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Opinion

The University's culture of critical debate is stronger than the Chicago principles

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Science

Scientists want commission to investigate research freedom

Hundredevis af forskere har fået nok. De vil have danske politikere til at nedsætte en kommission, der skal kulegrave forskningsfriheden. Nu ruller de en landsdækkende underskriftsindsamling ud.

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Opinion

The Copenhagen principles

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Science

Danish Press Council to assess controversial science programme

Professor Peter C. Kjærgaard describes how the deception continued after the interview. Public service broadcaster DR rejects the criticism.

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Campus

Glitter cheeks and frothy beer: See the pictures from the KU Festival

The University Post had set up a makeshift photo booth for when the entire University of Copenhagen partied at the KU festival. See the pictures and let yourself be infected by the atmosphere.

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Student life

»When you have knitted something, you have ever so slightly changed the universe. It has one more sock!«

Every day, on the different campuses of the University of Copenhagen (UCPH), Kamille offers cake and tips on needlework. In the interdisciplinary knitting club, things move in a quiet, calm rhythm. It is enough to just be there and knit.

Academic life

Vegan students: »You end up feeling lonely if you can't share a key part of your identity«

Jakob Bredahl and Shivanii Hansen wanted a vegan alternative to the University of Copenhagen canteens. Now they meet up with their peers to discuss animal ethics and their philosophies of life.

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Student life

In the 'international' classroom, it is the Danish students who thrive

International students are often perceived as deficit learners, not having their previous knowledge recognized by lecturers and students at their host institutions. We need to consider the international student as a ‘whole person’ beyond just the university, says anthropologist Vera Spangler.

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