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Exchange students want rent cancelled on Copenhagen rooms

Several exchange students want their lease contracts terminated on rooms they have through the University of Copenhagen's Housing Foundation. This is after the students have gone home because of the corona crisis. The foundation rejects the students’ demands.

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International

Second time in Copenhagen after hardship and compromise

After economist Roberta Distante has found the good life with her husband and child, she can look back at the hard times.

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International

New country, new identity for partners of academics

Following a partner to a new country as a spouse is tough. Yet it can also be an opportunity: for the spouse, and for the Danish company that hires them, say two university consultants who help the partners of international academics in Copenhagen

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Coronavirus

Scared and lonely in the land of corona: »It's hard to do normal things – like getting up«

Student of English Anna Nørgaard Sørensen wants University of Copenhagen management to do something to relieve some of the strain on students: »I know that I am not the only one in this situation. Many of us need some help.« Prorector says more intiatives are underway.

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Education

Holed up in Copenhagen for the Covid-19 shutdown, international students face new challenges

More than half of international students at the University of Copenhagen have gone back to their home countries due to the coronavirus pandemic. For those that have opted to stay, student life is tough.

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Culture

Guide to Copenhagen city areas, districts and neighbourhoods

Local students share their favourite spots in Copenhagen with the University Post, neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood

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Education

Feud over circumcision is now at the University of Copenhagen

Department head supports associate professor who used Chief Surgeon Morten Frisch's research and research communication in course on 'fake health science'.

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Coronavirus

University of Copenhagen: »We need to prevent a cohort of corona graduates«

While all exams are moving online until the summer holidays, the deadlines for bachelor’s degrees will be upheld. The university will, however, make it simpler for students to seek dispensation.

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Coronavirus

Sent home without pay from your Danish student job? Here are your rights

Even if your contract states that the number of hours per week may vary, you may be able to get full pay while sent home.

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Coronavirus

Army of medical students poised to take on corona: »Things can get serious«

Medical students from the University of Copenhagen are among those recruited to the country's hospitals during the biggest health crisis in recent times. Three of them have spoken to us about their encounter with the coronavirus.

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