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Soaring emissions: Air travel threatens University of Copenhagen’s climate targets

Despite the University of Copenhagen’s pledge to halve its climate footprint by 2030, new data show that progress is far from on track. Twenty-two out of 58 units are not meeting targets to reduce emissions from air travel.

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Politics

Prayer rooms emptied at the University of Copenhagen — before and after

All personal effects — apparently also including whiteboards and room dividers — were removed from UCPH prayer rooms on 3 April. What remains is something that resembles a stark monastic cell — and that may well be the point.

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People

Here is the University of Copenhagen’s new student ambassador

As the new student ambassador, Majken Rønnow Jensen will help students find their way through rules, complaints, and student life challenges.

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International

Danish students in the US reflect on visa fears and self-censorship

At Columbia campus, students are constantly on edge — and at the University of California, they’re warned not to leave the country. Two Danish students on what it’s like to be in the US right now.

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Culture

Sonning Prize 2025: Molecular gastronomy should be for the people, not just for the posh foodies

The recipient of the 2025 Sonning Prize, French chemist Hervé This, has helped transform our understanding of food. His innovative approach to food preparation bridges scientific disciplines — and he hopes his methods can help prevent future hunger.

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Opinion

Rector’s advice for travel to the US underestimates the threat

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Working environment

Publish or perish? He chose to just walk away

Former research group leader Luis Toledo calls it a 'detox' to leave academia, where he constantly swung between success and failure.

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Student life

Textbook piracy is a crime — and half of students are guilty

Students’ use of illegal copies is more widespread than ever — here are the consequences.

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Student life

Students don't seem to care if it's theft: »Textbooks are ridiculously expensive«

More than half of all students have had illegal pirated copies of textbooks. In the end, they risk fines and a criminal record. But that doesn’t stop students from engaging in the illegal practice.

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Politics

Heading to the US? Check your devices, says rector

Trump administration’s policies cause uncertainty over funding, collaboration and travel. Rector outlines how University of Copenhagen staff should respond.

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