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8 things you should know about your Danish co-workers

At University of Copenhagen more than a third of all researchers and faculty members come from abroad. University Post spoke to a handful of them to find out what they see as their Danish co-workers’ defining features.

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Campus

Meet the tutors preparing to welcome new students

We met up with six tutors from across the university’s faculties for a chat about how tutors prepare for the incoming class of students.

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Campus

Outside perspective: »I like that Danes invest themselves socially at their workplaces«

Professor of sociology Claire Maxwell and her family moved from England to Denmark. The workplace culture at the University of Copenhagen is very different from anything she is used to. Among other things, the sanctity of the Danish lunchbreak came as a surprise her.

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Campus

University of Copenhagen pointed out ranking errors — and dropped nine places

Sharp minds at the University of Copenhagen spotted an error in the data for the latest ranking - and had the university drop nine places

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Campus

Outside perspective: »Danes call it like they see it«

Manish Kumar Tiwari loves the flat hierarchical structure, the emphasis on a healthy lifestyle, and the informal tone in Denmark. He was born and raised in India but has taught at the University of Copenhagen for four years.

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Campus

86 employees of the University of Copenhagen have experienced inappropriate sexual advances in the past year

The University of Copenhagen’s guidelines for handling offensive behaviour have been the subject of great debate recently. A new study of the psychological work environment concludes that more than 300 employees have been victims of bullying and harassment in the past year.

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Campus

Most influential board seat in the Danish university sector is up for grabs

The chairman of the UCPH board will be replaced at the end of the year. Potential candidates can apply now

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Student life

50 things to do before you leave Copenhagen

The University Post asked Danish and international students for their tips on unforgettable Copenhagen experiences. Check out this bucket list of their best recommendations.

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Campus

Student entrepreneurs: No reason not to start a company in Denmark

Success is sweet, failure is bitter. Two University of Copenhagen student entrepreneurs open up about their startup journeys, and offer advice to students who are ready to begin theirs.

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Campus

The full programme for the Spring Festival

Cancel your weekend trip to Berlin. Here is the lineup for the Spring Festival on 10th May...

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