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Board meeting: No cuts to teaching

A three-hour tug-of-war between staff and student representatives and management finally resulted in a budget for 2011. Teaching will be spared the cuts. But no further specification of cutbacks were concluded

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Researchers will stay, but only on reduced tax

The tax break is important for high-value employees and researchers, study shows

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Danish cold shoulder has you packing your bags

Foreign academics leave Denmark before they expected. They point to an unfriendly social environment

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Immigration service is no service

She followed visa extension rules to the letter. But American student Amy still faces months of frustration and uncertainty

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Visa restrictions are scaring off the talent

The brains may choose to go think somewhere else, as government tightens the rules

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Climate diplomats want to avoid media hype

After the Copenhagen conference disaster last year, climate negotiators have held a low profile. But under the surface in Cancun, Mexico the situation is still dramatic, a climate panel member tells the University Post

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Staff reject layoffs in budget proposal

Staff reps reject management's proposed budget for next year. The layoffs are unnecessary, they say

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Apply for visa on time, or you’re out

For international staff and students hoping to extend their stay in Denmark, tardiness is now punishable with deportation, or even prison. New rules mean that late applicants are sent back home, where they must apply again from scratch

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200 university jobs in danger

Budget agreement between the government and the Danish People's Party threatens 200 university positions in 2011

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Fees will scare off foreign scientists

A new proposed fee for residence permits will make it harder for universities to attract incoming international PhD's and Post Docs, warns Copenhagen's staff mobility office

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