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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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Politics

Your guide to the university elections 2020

You want to be a good citizen of the university, and you want to exercise your democratic powers, but the elections at the university is a jungle to navigate. We’ve put together a guide to help you on your way.

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Coronavirus

Students not feeling safe at exams: »Why do I have to be exposed to this?«

A group of maths students feel pressured to have to turn up to a physical exam with over 100 other students. It should be online, they say. And in the meantime, three corona-infected students who took part in other physical exams, have set off an email briefing from the university to other participants.

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