Read about her inauguration as minister here.<\/a><\/p>\nThe Lykke Friis appointment is according to a brief statement from the Danish government. <\/p>\n
She will be appointed at 13:00 this afternoon. The University Post will cover this event.<\/p>\n
In her new position, Lykke Friis will be playing a key role in COP-15, the UN’s Climate Conference in Copenhagen this December. Connie Hedegaard will continue as minister for the actual conference event. <\/p>\n
It still is not known who will be replacing Friis as Prorector at the university.<\/p>\n
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