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In the beginning, Gerd Grubb just kept a low profile — and fell into line

She was a constant runner-up in the struggle to get a professorship. But Gerd Grubb continued her research at the highest level, even though she was not fully recognised. But she has been given this recognition now, as an 81-year-old, and honoured with a gold medal from the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters.

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Science

They are twins. They are astrophysicists. And they agree on almost everything. Except God

Johan and Hans Uldall Fynbo both do research on the universe as professors of astrophysics at different universities. Their life trajectories have followed each other closely. But at one point they each took a different path: One believes in God, the other does not.

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Coronavirus

University of Copenhagen upholds physical exams at controversial sites — but with new precautions

The University of Copenhagen maintains that it is safe to take a written exam with many other students at the Peter Bangs Vej location. There are now guards present and more distance between students to reduce the risk.

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Politics

Researchers disappointed with debate over racism

The two scientists behind an open letter on racism at the University of Copenhagen say that their message was hijacked by a debate over identity politics.

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Coronavirus

She was doing an autopsy on a mink. Then, suddenly, her whole field of research vanished

Two mink researchers at the University of Copenhagen are shocked by a process that not only discontinued all mink breeding in Denmark, but also the purpose of their whole research.

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Science

Black holes link up in strange ways

They can be much heavier than the scientists previously thought. And they move along unusual trajectories. The University Post went geek and dropped deep down into a black hole to understand what is going on.

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Academic life

Scientists on the run: »They said that I was spreading propaganda and homosexuality at the department«

Freedom of research is under pressure in several countries, and it is forcing academics to flee. And the problem is moving closer to Denmark, according to two employees at the University of Copenhagen who help international academics who are in difficulties.

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Opinion

Rector: Daily life with a corona twist

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Campus

Each square metre of the new Niels Bohr Building will cost 3 square metres of the rest of the University of Copenhagen

The prospect of a huge increase in rent after a faulty construction process will lead to the University of Copenhagen having to reduce more floor space than what the new Niels Bohr Building would have added.

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Campus

Vox pop: Why did you ignore the one way system?

Six University of Copenhagen students explain why they did not comply with corona regulations in building 2 at the CSS campus.

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