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Cape-to-cape biker made it to Copenhagen

He is biking from the North Cape in Norway to the southern tip of Africa, and just passed through Copenhagen. The University Post caught up with Copenhagen graduate Gijs to talk about his plans for visits to renewable energy sites

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International

Study shows where brains drain, or gain

A new study shows where scientists migrate to, and why. For foreign scientists in Denmark the main motivators are careers and prestige

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International

In Greece, social media replaces cash

The Greek crisis is boosting a new social phenomenon. So says an Athens PhD student who is living through the crisis and researching it at the same time

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International

Students are the experts at finding privacy

Forced to stay with their parents, students need creativity to act on their romantic impulses. In southern Europe, this means parties in parks, sex in cars, and an instinct for when mum and dad are out

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International

Leaving home: The facts

Young people in southern and eastern Europe continue to stay with their parents longer than other Europeans

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International

Students paralyse Quebec with strikes, demos

Canadian province's plan to increase tuition fees by 75 per cent behind anger and bitterness. Concerted student action culminated over the weekend with police clashes and injuries

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International

Pain in Spain won't go away

Students can choose between nothing, and nothing, says student union activist in Valencia

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International

Spanish protester: Stupid projects and corruption

‘Indignados’ student points to a bankrupt democratic system and politicians’ personal luxuries

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International

In Greece, Spain, and Italy, best and brightest consider leaving – for good

As the Southern Europe is hammered by the economic crisis, the fear is that the most talented sons and daughters will leave. No regrets

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International

Copenhagen graduate begins cape-to-cape ride

Intrepid alumnus of University of Copenhagen, Gijs Stevers will cycle from the far north of Norway, all the way down to the tip of South Africa on his battery-powered bike. We are receiving regular updates

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