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The University of Copenhagen is growing and attracting more research funding than before. Even so, its reserves will be depleted before 2030 if management’s measures fail. Uniavisen gives you an overview of what is putting the university’s finances under pressure - and what management plans to do about it.
Final DKK 50 million cut postponed to 2029–2030 — equivalent to 150 full-time salaries. Management expects no major rounds of layoffs, but does not rule out unit-specific dismissals.
As the new rector of the University of Copenhagen, David Dreyer Lassen must balance internal tensions, external pressures, and society’s expectations of the university. A difficult art—but he is ready for the task.
The new rector has been selected from the University of Copenhagen’s own ranks. It will be the current Prorector for Research David Dreyer Lassen, who will take over the chain of office from 1 March 2025.
Prorector David Dreyer Lassen says science communication is of the utmost importance for UCPH. Dissemination of research results is a parameter that is considered when employing or promoting researchers.
Communicating research results to the public is important, but it is not specified in researchers’ contracts, so they are forced to do it in their spare time, three researchers say.
Should the so-called Chicago principles be inscribed in Danish university legislation? Or are Danish universities actually just fine the way they are now? Academic freedom was discussed once again in the Danish parliament on 3 May.
