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Expensive IT project leaves Danish universities in limbo

A new IT system that is to transform study programme administration at Danish universities will finally begin its rollout in the summer of 2026. Until then, the University of Copenhagen manages with 1990s-era technology.

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Politics

UCPH holds firm on Hebrew University partnership despite minister's concerns

The Minister for Higher Education and Science urges Danish universities not to collaborate with Israeli institutions located outside Israel’s borders. UCPH to reconsider its partnership with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem — at some point

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Politics

Danish government puts new restrictions on Chinese research co-operation

The new agreement restricts Danish-Chinese collaboration in sensitive research areas

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Politics

Greta Thunberg at University of Copenhagen 'Saint Lucia' procession demo

Students against the Occupation gatecrashed an employee’s Christmas party on South Campus with singing, candles and one famous Swedish climate activist.

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Politics

Minister on student protests and police: It is only fair that management sets limits

University of Copenhagen management no longer has any patience for pro-Palestinian students, and Christina Egelund understands why. The Minister for Higher Education and Science fully supports the rector's handling of the recent demonstrations.

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Politics

No more tent camps and sock protests: Students against the Occupation evicted by the police

Pro-Palestinian group Students Against The Occupation was removed by police Tuesday evening 3 December. The group has violated a number of UCPH code of conduct regulations, management says. The students disagree, and say that the handling of the issue is a violation of their freedom of speech.

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Academic life

Victory, as expected, for Student Council at university elections

The lead candidate for the Student Council looks forward to working on the Board and is pleased with a record turnout.

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Politics

No more patience from UCPH management: These students may no longer demonstrate

Students against the Occupation were removed from South Campus by police Tuesday evening. They failed what the Rector of the University of Copenhagen has called the 'sock test'. The students – who literally protested shoeless, and in their socks – don't understand why. We no longer have patience for Israel-Palestine demonstrations, the rector replies.

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Politics

Key committee says reform to Danish master's degrees is »extremely difficult«

Business-oriented master's programmes and shortened degrees cannot be achieved within the current framework, says key committee. The National Union of Students in Denmark says political reform ambitions are »a mirage,« as multiple stakeholders now call for renegotiation and postponement.

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Politics

Your guide to the 2024 university elections

You want to be a good university citizen. And you want to exercise your democratic right to vote. Here is a guide to the University of Copenhagen's elections.

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