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Student life

Bjørn Lomborg met a professor that gave him back his faith in university

If people have a strong case, they will focus on the case. If people have a weak case, they will go for the person, says Bjørn Lomborg. He was labelled an idiot in the media. Now he advises young students to ask the stupid questions.

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Student life

»When you have knitted something, you have ever so slightly changed the universe. It has one more sock!«

Every day, on the different campuses of the University of Copenhagen (UCPH), Kamille offers cake and tips on needlework. In the interdisciplinary knitting club, things move in a quiet, calm rhythm. It is enough to just be there and knit.

Academic life

Vegan students: »You end up feeling lonely if you can't share a key part of your identity«

Jakob Bredahl and Shivanii Hansen wanted a vegan alternative to the University of Copenhagen canteens. Now they meet up with their peers to discuss animal ethics and their philosophies of life.

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Student life

In the 'international' classroom, it is the Danish students who thrive

International students are often perceived as deficit learners, not having their previous knowledge recognized by lecturers and students at their host institutions. We need to consider the international student as a ‘whole person’ beyond just the university, says anthropologist Vera Spangler.

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Student life

In the Breathing Space they talk about everything student-related — except the syllabus

Students at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences use board games, mentoring schemes, and armchairs to prevent stress and remind each other that student life has much more to offer than just textbooks.

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Student life

»It's really frustrating at the age of 24 to have to decide whether you want to have children as a master's student«

Despite their young age, the members of the student club Women in Business have already experienced gender-based inequality in the world of business. This is the motivation for the members of this student club, where they support each other and talk about the things that are difficult.

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Academic life

Law students offer free legal advice to other young people: »At work I advise companies. Here it is people like myself«

In the association UNG RET (Young Law), law students offer free legal assistance to young people. And it's a win-win thing, according to the association. The young people get help, and the students gain experience.

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Student life

Review: Regensen's past is a story of love and corpses

The long history of Regensen is an important part of the residents' narrative about themselves; about love, traditions, clubs, and the exclusive Regensen community.

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Student life

»The first time I was allowed to open a display case and touch an object, I was just: Wow!«

From the centre of politics to the most secret rooms in a museum. 73 per cent of all Danish students have a job while they are at university. Sandi Rizvić is a student of classical archaeology and an employee at Thorvaldsen's Museum.

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Academic life

Student choir: »Some of us are employed as church choristers, some of us have never seen musical notation«

The student choir Concentus is a music club that offers the time for immersion into music, and the space for both students and former students. The focus is on the music, the community, and cake

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