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UCPH awards Sonning Prize to Lars von Trier – Biographer: “Brilliant” decision

Lars von Trier will receive Denmark’s most prestigious cultural award, the Sonning Prize. Von Trier biographer and retired University of Copenhagen professor calls the decision to give the award to a former student who neither handed in assignments nor showed up for exams a “brilliant” idea

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Culture

When research is presented through works of art

If non-scientists or non-academics are to get interested in scientific research results, it can be a good idea to make a visual work of art out of it.

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Snapshot from the teaching of urban history

Associate professor in history Jes Fabricius Møller is walking the city with his students. This is about the gentrification of the Islands Brygge district, where "the whole hipster crowd moved in."

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Culture

Winter 2017: A Museum Odyssey through time, sound & hygge

Student culture reporter Léa Severino has scoped out the museum scene around Copenhagen and recommends four hygge-rated day trips for you and a friend.

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Winter is coming: Where to go in Copenhagen's dark season(s)

Winter is just around the corner, but there are plenty of cool events coming up. The University Post shows you where to go for the short days and the cold weather.

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At Beyoncé course: “Some people think that this subject does not belong at university"

A new course at the Department of Arts and Cultural Studies has sparked a debate. The University Post was there for the first class of ‘Beyoncé, gender and race’

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Culture

Get your glitter on! UCPH to Copenhagen Pride

Come and help us party with UCPH at the Copenhagen Pride Parade on Saturday, 19th August.

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University Post gets distinguished media prize

The Anders Bording prizes were awarded on 23rd June, 2017. The University Post received this year’s media prize.

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Film and Media Studies' sparkling award show

The 2017 Hugo Awards, organised by Film and Media Studies, celebrates the productions of its students. 28 films participated, and seven awards were handed to the winners chosen by a jury of industry professionals.     

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Art pit stop at the old hospital

A group of art students have filled up the courtyard at CSS with installation art. They want to bridge the gap between art and the university. But how do the students and staff react to the works of art?

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