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Health professor withdraws from Novo fund

In the latest spin-off from the Penkowa fraud case, Professor Bente Klarlund Pedersen steps down from her position in the largest Danish private research fund

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Every second researcher: Rector should resign

New poll shows that half of University of Copenhagen´s academic staff would like to see Rector Ralf Hemmingsen step down

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Aalborg: Researchers paid for media quotes

Researchers from Aalborg University are financially rewarded when quoted in the media

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Central administration affected by e-mail outage

E-mail system intermittently up and down Tuesday at the University of Copenhagen, after system is moved to new operations centre at Panum (updated)

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New visa restrictions for international students

Students from outside the EU need DKK 30,000 deposit to get in

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Milena Penkowa history is being erased

Not so long ago, Milena Penkowa was heralded as the young, rising star of Danish science. but following accusations of fraudulent research, people and organisations have been quick to distance themselves from her. Her web history has been systematically removed

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University deans get better pay than minister

A university dean now ranks among the highest paid jobs in Denmark. Deans manage to negotiate wages that exceed that of the Minister of Science

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New politician a key mandate for Penkowa inquiry

In just a few days, Professor Niels Høiby is to become a member of parliament. Once in, his mandate can tip the scales in favour of a majority for an independent inquiry into the Penkowa scandal. This is his investigation model

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Penkowa loses prize, uni to pay the bill

University of Copenhagen will be forced to pay DKK 200,000 back, as Minister retracts Milena Penkowa prize

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Uproar as Faculty plans to close five libraries

Students fear that a decision to close all five department libraries at the Faculty of Social Science will be carried out hastily, and without their consultation

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