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research

Opinion

UCPH's language policy contradicts research-based education objectives

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Opinion

Response: These are the rules if your bachelor’s or master's thesis is to be worked into a scientific article

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Working environment

Research manager: For students to flourish, we need to stop the feudal lord within us

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International

Halt to university collaboration with Russia is restricting Alexander Prischchepov's research

After a decision to stop all Danish universities' collaboration with their Russian counterparts an associate professor considers cutting ties to his many Russian colleagues. He is concerned that the decision will have negative consequences for important research.

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Science

Researchers do not own the work of students: New guidelines for students involved in research

When students contribute to research projects, they are often subject to vague agreements. The Practice Committee at the University of Copenhagen has therefore published an advisory checklist to clarify students’ rights.

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Politics

Too few funds, too much control. Astrophysicist lays into Danish research policy

Basic research has been under-prioritised and underfunded for a long time - and it may end up costing Denmark dearly, says Anja C. Andersen.

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Science

It sweats milk and has glowing fur — the genome of the platypus has been sequenced

It has been called bizarre, iconic, unusual, mysterious and strange. Now the whole genome of the platypus has been sequenced. A scientist from the University of Copenhagen led the project.

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Education

How to read a book at university

It's easy to feel discouraged when faced with dense scientific tomes loaded with complicated information that few people understand. We asked two professors and authors for study tips. Here are 10.

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Education

How to get a PhD in Denmark

What is a PhD school, and what should you include in your PhD application? Our guide for you, a potential PhD student in Denmark, that does not know where to begin.

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Campus

Students in bed with their phones

Young people are big users of their mobile phones at night. A research project at the University of Copenhagen is to find out how the Danes' mobile habits at night are affecting their health.

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