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Claim: UCPH women hiring policies ´illegal´

Gender policies at the University of Copenhagen and Aarhus University are illegal acts of positive discrimination. This is according to a law journal article by two of the policy's staunchest critics

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Rector's office at UCPH taken over by activists

Student activists determined to remain at the blockade until the controversial Study Progress Reforms are withdrawn. Situation complicated by a planned visit by NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg on Monday.

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Student activists to storm Rector's office

Ralf Hemmingsen will most likely have to find a new place to work from - student activists are planning to occupy his office Thursday. (updated)

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Gender debate flares up over research funding earmarked for women

It is called the YDUN. A one-off programme that in 2014 awarded DKK 110 million in grants to women researchers. But is it worthwhile? And is it fair?

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Exercising their rights: International students get SU grants

More international students are getting the generous Danish SU study grant, according to new figures. This is after an EU ruling forced the Danish government's hand in 2013

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New Danish party `The Alternative´ wants to change politics

Denmark's new green party has submitted the required 20,000 signatures, and the polls say they will get into parliament. Here they talk to the University Post

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Nikita Klæstrup: Stop shaming women

This rhetoric student and conservative youth politician came to prominence on the world's stage after a revealing dress. Now she uses her newly gained attention to talk about women’s rights

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Copenhagen student Nikita now has 72,000 followers

She is a young conservative politician and a student of rhetoric at the University of Copenhagen. And she has grabbed the attention of Reddit - and Playboy

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We should fear the radicals, not the Muslims

INTERVIEW - As a society we need to prevent Muslim radicalisation. This is according to Danish politician Naser Khader, who himself is a moderate Muslim. Still, those fearing a growing influence of Islam in Denmark are mistaken

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Youth unemployment drops in Denmark

Employers are `taking a chance on youth,' says analyst. Denmark’s flexible job market encourages young hires

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