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Climate and the reach of the University of Copenhagen

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Campus

Danish universities now opened for all students – just as they leave for their exams

Political agreement moves to reopen the universities, so that all students may have in-person teaching from 21 May. For most students, however the exam period has already begun.

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Academic life

Student ambassador: Too much red tape for disabled students

One third of all enquiries to the University of Copenhagen's student ambassador come from students with disabilities.

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People

Eulogy to François Marchetti

François was the funniest man I have ever known. With his extraordinary memory and linguistic prowess – and his talent as an actor – he always had a funny joke to tell, even when he was seriously ill.

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International

As pandemic recedes, international students are poised to surge back

'Ketchup effect' may be on the way, as pent up demand for study abroad is suddenly let loose. Exchange student applications are almost back to pre-pandemic levels, according to University of Copenhagen data.

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Culture

»When you've seen this film, nothing is ever going to be the same again«

International students have planned the first Danish film festival on the theme of global health. They hope that the films will make you think twice — when you reach out for the bacon in the supermarket fridge, or when you are at the doctor.

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Education

Jino is a political science student. But not a Danish citizen any time soon

Danish legislation on foreign nationals contravenes human rights, writes the Danish Institute for Human Rights in a new report. It should be easier to apply for citizenship if you have grown up in Denmark. Jino Victoria Doabi is postponing her whole process by taking a degree programme.

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Education

More students may return to campus at Danish universities

A majority in the Danish parliament has reached a new agreement that will send more students back to university 6 May. Higher education programmes will still open up slower than the rest of the education system however.

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Education

University of Copenhagen expects to spend DKK 40 million on PhDs delayed by corona crisis

»No-one will be rejected with reference to there being no finance available at UCPH,« says deputy director. A strong statement according to the chairman of associate professors and professors at the Faculty of Health.

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Campus

They used to serve coffee. Now they serve cotton swabs for nasal tests

As new self-swab test centres have more students and staff returning to the University of Copenhagen, canteen staff are now also back at work. Not to serve coffee and food, but to supervise self-swab nasal tests.

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