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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.
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.
Government allocates funding to reverse drop in language programmes admissions.
UCPH management insists that the prayer rooms are neutral and open to everyone — and sees no reason to close them
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.
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.
Three students tried to mark the anniversary of University of Copenhagen protests on CSS campus with a Palestinian flag — but police intervened
A wide political majority in Danish parliament has amended legislation so that university students are now guaranteed protection against discrimination, sexual harassment and other forms of abuse.
All personal effects — apparently also including whiteboards and room dividers — were removed from UCPH prayer rooms on 3 April. What remains is something that resembles a stark monastic cell — and that may well be the point.
Trump administration’s policies cause uncertainty over funding, collaboration and travel. Rector outlines how University of Copenhagen staff should respond.
