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  2012.05.14

  Orhan Pamuk is awarded the 2012 Sonning Prize

  Turkish author recieves Denmarks largest culture award. The Sonning Prize is given to a person who has … »

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  2012.05.08

  Particle physics professor appointed dean

  John Renner Hansen, Head of the Niels Bohr Institute, will become the new dean of the Faculty of Science. … »

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  2012.03.01

  Top researcher takes over as Director of the Protein Center

  From 1 April, the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research (CPR) at the University of Copenhagen … »

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  2012.02.10

  New international genome research centre to open in Denmark

  BGI Europe, a subsidiary of the leading Chinese genomic organisation, will open its first European genome … »

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  2012.02.09

  Leading University of Copenhagen scholars honoured as Elite Researchers

  Danish Ministry awards two of its five prestigious Elite Researcher Awards to leading scholars at the … »

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  2012.01.25

  Protein researcher receives prestigious European award

  Professor Matthias Mann has just received the prestigious Louis-Jeantet Prize for medicine for his outstanding … »

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  2011.12.15

  University of Copenhagen creates new super faculties

  University of Copenhagen has decided to merge four of the University’s eight faculties into two. This … »

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  2011.09.20

  Deans present rough outline for larger faculties

  The University of Copenhagen Board has given Rector Ralf Hemmingsen and the University’s deans a mandate … »

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  2011.06.30

  Companies offered free licences for inventions

  The University of Copenhagen has introduced the concept ‘Easy Access IP’, which makes it possible for … »

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  2011.05.30

  Increasing international interest for the University of Copenhagen

  An exchange at the University of Copenhagen ranks high on many international students' wish list. … »

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  2011.05.12

  University of Copenhagen names author Paul Auster honorary alumnus

  On 13 May the University of Copenhagen appoints world famous American author Paul Auster honorary alumnus. … »

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  2011.04.11

  New organic building to house Plant Science Centre

  Lundgaard & Tranberg Arkitetker A/S has been selected as the winner of the project competition for … »

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  2011.03.22

  University Board: No subjective administration in Penkowa case

  Neither Rector nor anyone else at the University of Copenhagen has acted subjectively in the administrative … »

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  2011.03.22

  Rector calls for changes after Penkowa case

  Based on the 700-page report just released, the University of Copenhagen will now change certain regulations … »

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  2011.03.18

  University of Copenhagen successful in obtaining EU funding

  The University of Copenhagen is number 25 on a recently published list of the top organisations receiving … »

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  2011.03.16

  Denmark's university hospital for animals opens its doors

  Denmark now has one of Europe’s most well-equipped animal hospitals when The Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the … »

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  2011.02.04

  University of Copenhagen reports former employee to police

  The University of Copenhagen has reported former employee Milena Penkowa to the police. … »

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  2011.02.01

  Take a summer course at Scandinavia's biggest university

  The University of Copenhagen has launched a new intensive summer programme for business professionals. … »

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  2011.01.20

  University Board: Full confidence in Rector

  The University Board and University Management are taking the accusations against Milena Penkowa very … »

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  2011.01.03

  Chairman rejects additional Penkowa investigation

  The University of Copenhagen Board has received an open letter concerning the Milena Penkowa case. … »

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  2010.09.16

  New university ranking

  Yet another university ranking was published this week. The British magazine Times Higher Education … »

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  2010.09.14

  Record high number of international students

  Never before has the University of Copenhagen welcomed so many new international students. We asked … »

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  2010.09.14

  UNESCO's Niels Bohr Gold Medal awarded to prominent physicists

  Three of the world’s leading researchers were awarded the UNESCO Niels Bohr Gold Medal for their special … »

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  2010.09.08

  University of Copenhagen 45 on worldwide ranking

  The University of Copenhagen is number 45 on a new list of the world's best universities. On a similar … »

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  2010.09.07

  A new centre is attracting researchers worldwide

  Today, DNA researcher Professor Eske Willerslev and his team open the doors of their new Centre for … »

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  2010.08.18

  University of Copenhagen number 7 in Europe

  According to the just published Academic Ranking of World Universities, The University of Copenhagen … »

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  2010.06.30

  Niels Bohr Science Park: The future home of science research

  Ramboll Denmark won the international project competition for the design of the new buildings for the … »

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  2010.06.25

  Professor of viral diseases elected member of AAP

  Professor Jens Lundgren of the Copenhagen HIV Programme at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University … »

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  2010.06.14

  Run away from cardiovascular disease

  Professor Ylva Hellsten recently received a professorship in cardiovascular regulation in relation … »

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  2010.05.20

  The fight is on to save Kenya's green lung

  "If the Mau Forest is destroyed, Kenya will die." This is the stark message of the scientist and Nobel … »

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  2010.05.12

  Australian students receive Crown Princess Scholarship

  Today, HRH Crown Princess Mary and Rector Ralf Hemmingsen awarded the Crown Princess Mary Scholarship … »

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  2010.05.11

  Professor becomes new Prorector

  Professor Thomas Bjørnholm from the Nano-Science Center is appointed Prorector at the University of … »

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  2010.04.28

  The Russian President Medvedev visits Green Lighthouse

  President Dmitry Medvedev visits Green Lighthouse at the University of Copenhagen. In connection to … »

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  2010.03.22

  Denmark to open world-class international research center

  With funds from the largest-ever private donation in Danish history, the University of Copenhagen is … »

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  2010.03.11

  Copenhagen Plant Science Center

  New centre puts Danish plant science among world's elite. The University of Copenhagen is investing … »

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  2010.01.29

  University online courses yield impressive results

  A strategic commitment to distance learning has proved a success at Faculty of Life Sciences (LIFE), … »

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  2010.01.27

  Innovative Kierkegaard Research

  When the first semester of 2010 starts, the University of Copenhagen will come to include the best … »

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  2010.01.22

  Master of Disaster students flown to Haiti

  A special postgraduate degree course in disaster management has been run jointly by the University … »

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  2009.12.16

  New York Mayor visits Green Lighthouse

  Yesterday New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg visited Denmark's first public CO2 neutral building. Green … »

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  2009.12.04

  Language centre to assess researchers' English skills

  The Faculty of Life Sciences recently decided that all researchers who teach in English-medium programmes … »

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  2009.12.01

  Lykke Friis new Minister of Climate and Energy

  On Tuesday 24 November, Prorector Lykke Friis was appointed Minister of Climate and Energy by Prime … »

• 2009.11.12

  New global research programme to combat climate change

  In the coming years, a large-scale research programme involving international research centres and … »

• 2009.10.21

  One million viewers can't be mistaken

  The Faculty of Science at The University of Copenhagen has announced an international film competition, … »

• 2009.10.20

  Green Lighthouse is Denmark's first public CO2 neutral building

  Green Lighthouse was inaugurated today, 20 October, and is in more ways than one a shining example … »

• 2009.10.08

  University of Copenhagen in top 100

  In the 2009 THE/QS ranking of top universities, the University of Copenhagen once again receives a fine … »

• 2009.09.16

  Hans Magnus Enzensberger receives 2010 Sonning Prize

  German author Hans Magnus Enzensberger is the recipient of the 2010 Sonning Prize, Denmark's most prestigious … »