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University was aware of cuts

The University of Copenhagen was informed of plans to cut budgets over the next few years, says Danish Minister of Science. This is in response to a letter in which Ralf Hemmingsen, rector of the university, claims otherwise

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World class status threatened, say critics

A new Danish plan forces universities to cut 10 percent starting 2013. But this is only a short-term solution, says university association. Universities' world class status may be threatened

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One in four PhDs to be wiped out in Copenhagen

One in four new PhD positions may be axed at the University of Copenhagen, as consequences of Danish government’s austerity package sink in

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We still like you, says US envoy

At the University of Copenhagen, a US top diplomat allays Europe’s fears of isolation

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Rector: University faces cuts of 4-700 staff

The University of Copenhagen faces cutbacks totalling at least DKK 200-300 million or 400-700 positions in the coming years. This is after a politicial agreement yesterday

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Rehired deans faced with anonymous criticism

Anonymous poster campaign against the rehiring of deans is a symptom of frustration at the lack of student involvement in the administration of the university, says Student Union

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Young voters turned on by X-factor

UK election debate was inspired by popular TV series. New ‘social’ media marketing, important in recent US election, can't win elections single-handedly, says political marketing expert

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Lobbying in Copenhagen for EU membership

Former Balkan enemies buried the hatchet at Bosnian student initiative

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Nano-science professor hired as new prorector

Professor Thomas Bjørnholm is to be new Prorector, finally replacing Lykke Friis' vacant position. Bjørnholm, who headed the Nano-Science Centre, is to start 1 September 2010 and is hired for a five year term

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Huge campus plan for internationals in Copenhagen

A private think tank is projecting a giant campus with dorms for talented international students and researchers

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