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They let in the women — and nothing was ever the same

For nearly 400 years, the University of Copenhagen was a men’s club. Only in 1875 did it reluctantly admit the first women to its lecture halls. We pay tribute to the female pioneers who pursued an education — at their own expense and risk.

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Rain-soaked but roaring: University of Copenhagen students and staff unite in celebration

Despite pouring rain, 15,000 turned up for this year’s UCPH Festival to celebrate the arrival of women at the university — and to see one woman in particular on stage.

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Mould spreads at South Campus, forcing University of Copenhagen students online

University of Copenhagen shuts down Faculty of Humanities classrooms after new mould findings, with students moved online for final weeks of semester.

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Danish pop icon Medina to headline biggest party at UCPH

Don't forget to block off Friday 23 May for the university’s big annual bash

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Øresund Aquarium under threat of closure — again

The Øresund Aquarium has to fight for its very survival again. This in spite of its most successful years ever

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Mould crisis escalates at UCPH: Staff told to work from home

South Campus staff have to, once again, leave their workplaces due to mould. The university does not yet know how long it will take, but promises a solution.

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Chinese surveillance cameras to be removed from University of Copenhagen after criticism

University denies there is a security risk, but will still replace all Chinese surveillance cameras on campus.

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Mould found on South Campus

Staff relocated during investigations. The findings could delay the planned move of the Faculty of Social Sciences.

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A year of conflict and protests: But there were no angry students at key UCPH ceremony

»The university is a cornerstone of democracy. At the core is academic freedom, which guarantees the university a value that money cannot buy,« the rector said at the University of Copenhagen's annual Commemoration Ceremony, which this year took place without protests.

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Niels Bohr Building inaugurated by Danish King Frederik

From the outside, it has looked finished for years. But the housewarming had to wait until October of 2024, with the building now finally ready after an eight-year delay and a budget overrun of more than DKK 3 billion.

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