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Karaoke, quizzes and Danish rock star the big draw at this year's KU festival

»In these difficult times, it is important that we stick together across the organisation«. This according to an employee at this year's KU festival, which included a concert with Danish singer Sanne Salomonsen, brilliant quizzes, and a huge karaoke party.

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Expert: University of Copenhagen claims that it cannot avoid Israel assets 'just a feeble excuse'

If they wanted to, the University of Copenhagen could easily avoid investing in companies with activities in the West Bank, says a researcher on sustainable investments at the Copenhagen Business School.

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The University of Copenhagen’s KU Festival — more than just a staff perk

We need something that unites us in times of division. Here it is: The annual festival for all students and staff is on Friday 31 May.

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UCPH staff in support of protest camp: »I don't want my salary to come from war crimes«

It is neither »controversial nor radical« to be critical of university management, say a group of employees. They see the protest camp as a learning space for students.

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Students occupy University of Copenhagen campus with tents, slogans

About 100 protesters have set up camp at the University of Copenhagen Monday demanding that it change its Israel policy. The University has accepted the presence of the camp, but refuses to give in to the protesters' demands.

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Overview: This is how the administration reform will hit staff

The future is now in the balance for technical and administrative staff with the upcoming reform to University of Copenhagen (UCPH) administration. A total of DKK 300 million is to be cut from the budget. 380 full-time equivalent staff positions are to be abolished. Many employees are to be placed in new units.

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Where the businesses of the future come to life

A green circular building on North Campus has become a kind of ‘Dragon’s Den’ for budding new businesses.

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Rector intervenes on gender-segregated prayer room at the University of Copenhagen

Gender-segregated prayer rooms and a Ramadan dinner with a Quran recitation do not belong in a public educational institution like the University of Copenhagen. This is according to MP Mikkel Bjørn of the Danish People's Party. And the rector agrees with him.

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Students after University of Copenhagen opts to continue Israel investments: »A huge nothing burger«

»I'm disappointed and sad,« students say after the University of Copenhagen’s governing Board decided to continue a current investment strategy which includes companies operating in illegal Israeli settlements.

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TEST: Can you get around the Faculty of Law in a wheelchair?

The Faculty of Law is well equipped for wheelchair users. We were given a guided tour by law student Emilie Ghali, who has only positive things to say about the accessibility at her faculty. She feels one hundred percent included.

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