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Language debate: Students want disclaimer on Arabic language text compendia

Some students criticise the teaching materials on their Arabic language course. They are outdated and should portray a wider range of lifestyles in the Middle East, they say, and suggest adding a disclaimer to the textbooks, to remind the reader that they were written in a different era.

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Culture

Why is Norway shovelling money into the humanities, while Denmark cuts back?

In Denmark, humanities subjects have been hit by cuts and a debate over their usefulness and relevance. In Norway, the government has just given the humanities a NOK 100 million boost. The University Post asked an expert in education why there is this difference.

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Campus

750 signed petition against sexism — organisers surprised that many did not dare sign it

Organisers of petition against sexism at Danish universities say that many people did not wish to sign for fear of losing their jobs.

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Campus

Offbeat locations at the University of Copenhagen

An underground list of surprising localities at a centuries-old university.

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Coronavirus

This dull-black killer reminds you of what we are doing to the planet

A new special exhibition at the Natural History Museum of Denmark has a black Tyrannosaurus Rex as its lead act. Even if you, like this University Post reporter, generally get put to sleep by fossils, this dino hits you like a fist in the gut.

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Culture

Graduation has always been lousy at Danish university

In the future, your master's diploma will turn up electronically in your electronic e-Boks. Not even your mail box. Professor understands why students want a more ceremonial end to things.

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Culture

But how will we pass the time in Denmark without festivals, markets, and international vacations?

7 ideas for student-budget-COVID-19-friendly things to do in Denmark in the summer of a coronavirus-restricted 2020

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Coronavirus

Student café Studenterhuset hard hit by corona crisis

Copenhagen’s student café Studenterhuset grapples with an uncertain financial future as the Covid-19 closures and restrictions continue. There are still online events, and the cafés director hopes for financial support from foundations.

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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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Coronavirus

University of Copenhagen cancels its Spring Festival

Rector of the University of Copenhagen has suspended the Spring Festival, the University of Copenhagen's big event for researchers, staff and students. »A real shame,« the organizer says.

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