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African student exchanges and strategic partnerships at the heart of new Danish funding push.
For nearly 400 years, the University of Copenhagen was a men’s club. Only in 1875 did it reluctantly admit the first women to its lecture halls. We pay tribute to the female pioneers who pursued an education — at their own expense and risk.
Vice-provost Rie Snekkerup welcomes higher applicant numbers on the quota 2 system, as they often bring experience and contribute to a more diverse student population.
The Danish healthcare system is contributing to a massive waste of resources. And in some cases it is directly harming patients, says Professor John Brandt Brodersen. He calls for a paradigm shift and an end to »patchwork solutions« on medical and health education programmes.
With the mandated reduction in bachelor admissions, politicians are »cutting to the bone«, says Prorector for Education Kristian C. Lauta. At UCPH, 474 fewer students will be admitted compared to 2024.
What should happen to small subject disciplines if they fail to attract enough students? They can be important research fields that act as reservoirs of knowledge that help us understand and navigate through suddenly appearing conflicts and international events.
New curriculum for medical students has sustainability on it. Future doctors need to contribute to a greener future and learn to understand and manage the diseases and health problems that will result from climate change.
Around half of all students at secondary school and university are scared of being flagged for plagiarism, according to a new study. The fear may lead to poorer assignments.
The Danish parliament allocated DKK 40 million to strengthen language programmes in 2021. This funding has not been extended on the national budget.
Between 700 and 800 demonstration animals are used every year for teaching purposes, mostly on medical programmes. This will be changed in 2025.
