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International Office fends off exchange cuts

University of Copenhagen breathes a collective sigh of relief after standoff with the Ministry of Science over exchange student numbers: Two to three years reprieve

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Rector: Suspicions are unwarranted

Formal rules of procedure were upheld, and suspicions of foul play are without sound basis, says Rector, as he responds to critics' claims that he in 2003-2004 unduly supported Penkowa

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Rector overruled experts and favoured Penkowa

Ralf Hemmingsen hand-picked official scientific opponents, and placed undue pressure on a research committee to ensure Milena Penkowa her doctorate in 2003-2004. This is according to new claims released Friday in the Danish section Universitetsavisen

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Reported fraud to the police - and was fired

The lecturer who reported a top scientist to the police for fraud in 2008 was subsequently fired, it has emerged. According to her former employer, her dismissal was just due to the cutbacks at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

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University tried to stop police fraud probe

Department head wanted to stop a filed police complaint against top researcher for embezzlement

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Politics

Rector: No plans to resign over Penkowa case

Ralf Hemmingsen has no plans to step down. This is despite the furore over his role in the fraud cases involving brain researcher Milena Penkowa

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Rector was warned about Penkowa in 2003

Media report that Ralf Hemmingsen was tipped off as early as 2003 about Milena Penkowa's research results in Spain

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Calls for new inquiry into fraud case

Former Minister’s role questioned by parliament. Opposition says University should not investigate itself

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Minister: University explanation not good enough

Wants phone call notes, explanation of Rector’s role. Key parliament meeting coming up

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Mystery deepens over top men's Penkowa role

Former science minister Sander helped his friend Penkowa to penalise opponents, say media reports. Focus on Rector Ralf Hemmingsen’s oversight

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