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Nothing is impossible in West Africa

Through 25 years of cooperation in West Africa, Professor at the Department of Food Science Lene Jespersen has collected valuable knowledge of both food science and other cultures.

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Your newest environmental podcast, launched by UCPH student

Student Stine Eiersholt launched her podcast, Influenced by Nature in hopes of inspiring change in a subject otherwise dominated by negative outlooks. Nearly one year later, the podcast is growing strong and she is hoping to push her ambitious ideas forward.

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Ringmaster in the kitchenette

There are just under 10,000 staff at UCPH. One of them is the circus director

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Harassment and sexism at UCPH: Few students seek help

The MeToo wave is surging over Danish universities. Students speak of a soul-searching moment while calling for a new campus culture. At the University of Copenhagen, the Student Ambassador is ready to give students guidance on violations and harassment.

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Two new studies on sexual harassment of working students

Two recent studies, one from the trade union Djøf and one from DM’s Magisterbladet have estimated the extent of sexual harassment of students in jobs. The Student Council at UCPH is to investigate the problem. This should have been looked into a long time ago, says the new chairman.

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Return of the TAP prize

After a one year break, the TAP Prize is back to celebrate 'technical/administrative staff who make a special difference to the education community at UCPH'. The students can now nominate candidates for the prize, which will be awarded at the Spring Festival.

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My sanctuary

One throws punches, the other prays. A third one shakes her ass. We met six students in the places where they go to be alone.

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50 UCPH staff reported psychological damage – 0 granted compensation

50 employees at the University of Copenhagen have reported psychological illness as a work-related injury since 2007, but in no case has the injury been recognized. The requirements for compensation are too strict, say experts.

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Thomas Bjørnholm leaves the University of Copenhagen after 32 years

University of Copenhagen’s prorector Thomas Bjørnholm is to leave his workplace of 32 years. From now on he will lead the work in allocating the Villum Fonden’s research grants

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Staff reps warning before deadline on collective agreement

Staff reps at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) are preparing their colleagues for a possible strike and are calling on them to sign up to the AC union to get strike pay.

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