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Victory for medical students as exam ruling reversed

After a week of intense clashes between students and management, the latter appears to have changed its mind.

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Education

Third time in five years: Medical students handed recycled exam at University of Copenhagen

Is having your exam annulled just part of being a medical student? Associate dean regrets »completely absurd mistake« and welcomes protests.

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Education

Danish millions to strengthen academic ties with Africa

African student exchanges and strategic partnerships at the heart of new Danish funding push.

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Academic life

They let in the women — and nothing was ever the same

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.

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Education

University of Copenhagen eyes broader intake as applicants opt for quota 2 process

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.

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Education

Overdiagnosis harms patients — professor calls for Danish medical education overhaul

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.

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Education

Admissions cuts at the University of Copenhagen: Which programmes are shrinking the most?

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.

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Education

Small subjects at risk: Calls for permanent support

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.

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Education

Future doctors need to know about climate change

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.

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Education

Plagiarism fears are stressing students: »I spend an insane amount of time with a thesaurus«

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.

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