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Eske Willerslev gets DKK 1 million research prize as he leaves for Cambridge

The Carlsberg Foundation justifies its selection with reference to his long-standing ground-breaking research into the plants, animals, microorganisms and people of the past.

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Student life

10 statistics about students in Copenhagen and Denmark

We dug up some numbers on students in Denmark and in its oldest and biggest university.

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Student life

Review: Bikuben — the quirky beehive

The Bikuben [beehive] residence hall in the Amager-district of Copenhagen is known for its remarkable architecture and its trash collecting.

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Coronavirus

Lone Simonsen: »People no longer look down on scientists in the media«

During the first Danish lockdown, Lone Simonsen spoke to journalists 10-14 hours a day – and says it almost drove her insane. But, she says: it's no good knowing something if you can't pass it on.

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Student life

Review: Ryesgade Kollegiet — Community vibe in old squatters’ building

In the old building on Ryesgade 58, which used to be a squat by the Danish BZ or occupy movement, approximately 40 young students share their daily lives with each other in a residence hall that seems more like a hippie collective.

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Student life

How to write an application for a cool residence hall in Copenhagen

Be fun, drop the clichés, and just apply! Here are the University Post's six tips on how to get a place in one of Copenhagen's elite residence halls.

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International

University of Copenhagen slips to 96th on Times ranking

A boost to citation scores from Covid-19 focussed research is moving medical universities up the global rankings. The University of Copenhagen clings to its top 100 placing.

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Science

Chatty PhD students discuss vaccines, gender and antibiotics on new podcast

Media often dumb down on scientific subjects. But they don’t need to: people are, actually, quite smart, say two microbiologist PhDs from the University of Copenhagen. They have started a podcast.

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Campus

Full text of speech by Rector at 2021 UCPH matriculation

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People

Copenhagen professor gets highest academic distinction in mathematical physics

Jan Philip Solovej has been awarded the prestigious Henri Poincaré award, putting him on a list of pioneers in his field.

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