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Crisis in Europe is not EU’s fault

The EU is actually the ‘good guy’ in the present economic crisis in Europe, according to EU Commissioner Barroso and the Danish Prime Minister, who spoke at the Ceremonial Hall, University of Copenhagen Monday

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University made even more money in 2011

Even bigger surprise profit on University of Copenhagen’s accounts, as annual report up-adjusts the numbers

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Health staff anger as four new managers are hired

The Faculty of Health Sciences is advertising for four new jobs in management, three of them new positions. This is after a widely publicised hiring freeze, and a cull of 66 staff positions in the New Year

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Danish left wing: DKK 15,000 a month for students

Everyone dependent upon the state for an income – students, social benefits recipients, pensioners – should be given a flat rate of DKK 15,000 per month

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Oops... a freezer with new Penkowa evidence

A 400 litre chest freezer with tissue samples belonging to the research fraud-accused Milena Penkowa has suddenly materialised. This happens after the Faculty of Health Sciences director stated that all material had been properly registered and catalogued

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'Spy' professor: Harsh PET methods

It is legal to work for foreign governments, confirms University, as professor in media criticises the Danish intelligence service for ruining his career

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Finnish professor scouted for student spies

Media report that Timo Kivimäki was supplying the Russian embassy with the names of prospective agents among students when he was arrested

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Police: Copenhagen professor spied for Russians

49-year old political scientist Timo Kivimäki, originally from Finland, gave information to the Russian intelligence service, say police prosecution authorities

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Danish flag rule divides parliament

Easter time, and yet another excuse for Danes to hoist their national flag. But don't go flying any old flag, like for example your own, national, flag. No foreign flags may be hoisted or flown in Denmark, at least without the Danish flag

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Business: Stop students taking studies to nowhere

Congratulations, everyone, on an increase in student numbers, says business lobby group the Danish Chamber of Commerce DE. But universities should be better at channeling students into programmes that lead to real jobs

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