Science

The University of Copenhagen secures better opportunities to help inform European politicians and decision-makers about the significance of research-focused universities for society.

We present UCPH’s newly released prize challenges

Professors from around the world have issued a joint statement protesting the dismissal of Hans Thybo, professor of geology at the University of Copenhagen. They are threatening to hinder the university’s international reputation.

Professor of Geology Hans Thybo has now been dismissed from UCPH after management accused him of putting undue pressure on a young researcher. At the same time, Thybo now files a complaint to the university rector. He says he expects to be reinstated

Tibetologist Jan-Ulrich Sobisch was fired by the University of Copenhagen when Tibetology was shut down this year. He is now being honored in Germany for his work.

Allegations of intimidation and illegal e-mails are the University of Copenhagen’s case for firing a highly recognized professor of geology. The University Post has gained access to the papers

Quinoa is originally a tropical plant, but it can now be grown in Denmark. To achieve this, it had to go on a long journey through the field of plant science at the University of Copenhagen

DNA researcher Julien Duxin has just arrived in Copenhagen to be in charge of his own laboratory for the first time. And with a DKK 10 million grant, he's off to a good start.

Humanities at UCPH gets financial boost from the Velux Foundation's treasury for four very different projects that all help achieve a sustainable society based on knowledge

In the basement of the old Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University deformed animals are kept in formalin. The veterinary collection of deformities has lost its scientific value, but it is a cultural treasure that is in danger of disappearing