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Emergency meeting: Get kids back in school

DANISH NEWS - half a million Danish children could be back in school as soon as Monday, as government holds emergency cabinet meeting to resolve teacher lockout

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Research: Gay-friendly Denmark, not tolerant to others

Homosexuality has become a symbol of modern, liberal Danish values. But this comes at the expense of other minority groups

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Deal struck on SU study grants, EU ruling

Government makes bargain with opposition parties to ensure DKK 2.2 billion cuts. Recognises EU court ruling that allows non-Danes to receive SU benefits - will keep track of costs

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SU grants for internationals disputed in talks

The right wing Danish People's Party has pulled out of talks on an economic growth package, saying it will not support Danish study grants to international students. The European Students Union protests what it calls a 'lame excuse' to attack internationals.

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EU ruling: Danish SU student grants for all EU citizens

A European court has decided that all EU citizens should be granted the full Danish study grant, the SU. As it is now, it is free for all EU citizens to study at Danish universities, but they aren't eligible for the generous SU. Things might change

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Study: Advanced campaigning wins Danish elections

Research from University of Copenhagen provides evidence for which campaign strategies are most effective

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Fines for accepting too many exchange students

Government forces Danish universities to pay nearly DKK 100 million in fines, for not balancing incoming and outgoing exchange student numbers

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Chinese university to partner with Copenhagen

DANISH NEWS - In two weeks' time, University of Copenhagen will begin a partnership with the Chinese Fudan University of Shanghai

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Denmark's schools shut down

DANISH NEWS - Half a million Danish children have to either stay at home, or go to work with their parents, as labour dispute kicks in

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EU scoreboard: Danes are innovative

Denmark is one of the most innovative countries, according to the latest EU Commission analysis. But it lags behind in attracting international scientists, and Danish students are slow

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