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Second time in Copenhagen after hardship and compromise

After economist Roberta Distante has found the good life with her husband and child, she can look back at the hard times.

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International

New country, new identity for partners of academics

Following a partner to a new country as a spouse is tough. Yet it can also be an opportunity: for the spouse, and for the Danish company that hires them, say two university consultants who help the partners of international academics in Copenhagen

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Education

Holed up in Copenhagen for the Covid-19 shutdown, international students face new challenges

More than half of international students at the University of Copenhagen have gone back to their home countries due to the coronavirus pandemic. For those that have opted to stay, student life is tough.

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Academic life

On exchange during the corona crisis: »I still think your stay abroad can be rewarding«

Many Danish students have interrupted their study abroad and have returned to Denmark. Meet two who have opted to stay. Because they're still hoping for a good experience – and because they don't know what else they should do.

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Campus

Dutch professor: Danes often burst into song – and they have a relatively high intake of alcohol

It took some time for Professor Guus Kroonen to get used to the fact that he, as a teacher at the University of Copenhagen, could have a beer with his students on campus. This would be a no go in the Netherlands.

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Education

Why do I have to pay DKK 38,500 in tuition while working a full-time unpaid internship?

I think non-EU students are paying excess tuition fees at the University of Copenhagen while working in internships, writes Sofie Campbell.

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International

University of Copenhagen clawing its way back on Times ranking

The University of Copenhagen has bounced back on the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking to 101st spot. It thereby appears to be inching its way back up after a dramatic nosedive on the tables a few years ago following government cuts to funding.

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International

Weekly Intel: Election special / European science in graphs

On the eve of the European parliamentary elections on Sunday, this rounds it up for academics in Copenhagen

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International

Weekly Intel: Here are the most important election quizzes

The weekly round-up for academics in Copenhagen

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International

Weekly Intel: Coming up in Denmark - the big double election

The latest round-up of university news stories from Copenhagen and beyond, and including what you need to know about the two big elections coming up

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