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These University of Copenhagen profiles are running for office in local elections

Danes and many internationals students and staff can vote in local elections 18 November. The University Post has compiled an overview of the UCPH candidates that are on the ballots.

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Danish universities to benefit from billion-kroner funding reform

Cross-party agreement channels DKK 18 billion into research over a four year time period. Danish universities get more non-earmarked funding, and politicians vow that they will safeguard academic freedom.

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Danish student grant shuts internationals out of internships

Master’s student Réka Joo wants to do an internship so she can get a foothold on the Danish labour market. But as an international student, she simply can’t make ends meet.

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No more political tinkering: Danish government launches long-term research strategy

Long-term funding and freedom for universities, but with clear national priorities. A new research strategy puts an end to annual negotiations over funding.

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Bangladesh student row escalates — new consultation for minister

As the Danish Minister for Higher Education and Science once again had to answer critical questions following a massive influx of students from Bangladesh, Roskilde University has shut down a master's programme and the chair of its Board has stepped down.

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Surge in Bangladeshi student applications has minister concerned

Thousands of applicants to Danish universities come from Bangladesh, according to new numbers. Critics raise concerns about visa abuse, as the higher education minister now promises tighter regulations.

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DKK 68m for Danish universities to revive German and French programmes

Government allocates funding to reverse drop in language programmes admissions.

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Prayer room ban: Prorector says Danish government move is unnecessary

UCPH management insists that the prayer rooms are neutral and open to everyone — and sees no reason to close them

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Faculty of Science braces for tough choices as budget gap widens

The faculty has an annual structural deficit of DKK 100 million due to costly new buildings and deliberate overspending over several years. Added to this is a round of cuts from the administration reform. While the dean hopes to avoid layoffs, he cannot make any promises.

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Research is global, but security is key, says minister

Minister for Higher Education and Science Christina Egelund used the Royal Danish Academy’s annual meeting to warn against both naivety and isolation in international research.

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