Politics

Staff and students will spend the greater part of this year not knowing whether or not the university is in serious financial trouble from 2013. This is after politicians refused to commit to long-term funding

The monarchy is an important part of Danish democracy, says prime minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt after extravagant royal weekend. Others are not so sure

After the scandal of brain scientist Milena Penkowa, university board members agree that students need to be protected by an independent complaints office (an 'ombudsman'). They do not, however, agree on the complaints office' DKK 2.2m cost

As incoming scientists are held up by immigration authorities, the University of Copenhagen is forced to hire people to help get them through the red tape

Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Prime Minster of Denmark, predicts cutbacks, crisis and a need for more solidarity in her maiden New Year speech to the nation

The European Union flag is on the buses, as Denmark is now boss

International students should be allowed to stay in the country three years after graduating to find a job, says Minister of Education

Merger plan passed with 6 out of 11 members majority. Dissenters pointed to lack of staff support, problems in implementation

Crunch time for the plan to merge the faculties: Sceptical staff and student reps will face management, and possibly external members in key Board meeting at 10.15

Governing partners off message after weekend's EU clash puts Denmark in a dilemma