Award

People have come to Denmark from throughout the world to see Henrik Kehlet's treatment method for surgical patients. His research has reduced patients' hospitalisations and significantly reduced medical complications during operations.

UCPH professor Oluf Borbye Pedersen wins the research communication Forskningskommunikationprisen for his enthusiasm in communicating his research into the countless health-friendly gut bacteria. The prize was awarded on 20th April by Minister Søren Pind.

Professor in Spanish History Morten Rievers Heiberg was awarded the Queen Margrethe II science prize on 18th April. We caught up with him for a Q & A before the ceremony.

The award 'For Women in Science' pays tribute to noteworthy female research talents, and the three prize-winners this year Kirsten Marie Ørnsbjerg Jensen, Katrine Ter-Borch Gram Schjoldager and Sofia Ribeiro are all from the University of Copenhagen.