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Animals

2025.11.06

Three new toad species skip the tadpole phase and give birth to live toadlets

An international team of researchers have identified three new species of enchanting, pustular, tree-dwelling toads from Africa. Their solution for having offspring away from water? Skipping the tadpole phase altogether…

extension

2025.11.04

Kirsten Busch Nielsen continues as Dean of the Faculty of Humanities

Kirsten Busch Nielsen’s appointment as Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Copenhagen has been extended until 2029.

artificial intelligence

2025.10.31

Rector:” We want to bolster Denmark for the age of AI”

The University of Copenhagen launches a new AI Package aimed at helping Denmark and Europe harness the potential of artificial intelligence in a responsible and sustainable way — for the benefit of many.

Women's health

2025.10.30

97 percent of women in Denmark experience symptoms during menopause

Menopause is a significant public health challenge for the majority of women in Denmark, according to new research from the University of Copenhagen.

tourism

2025.10.30

Tourists flock to the Faroe Islands – but meet resistance from locals

Tourism in the Faroe Islands is growing rapidly and now generates more than one billion Danish kroner annually. However, the successful tourism industry risks destroying the unique, untouched nature that is used to…

Schizophrenia

2025.10.27

Rare Brain Cell May Hold the Key to Preventing Schizophrenia Symptoms

A specific type of brain cell is abnormally active in mice exhibiting behavior reminiscent of schizophrenia, according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen. By dampening the activity of these cells,…

CIRCADIAN RHYTHM

2025.10.24

Do you eat like it’s summer all year? It could confuse your internal clock

Food – in addition to sunlight – regulates our internal biological clock and its ability to adapt to the seasons, according to new research in mice.

THE ARCTIC

2025.10.20

Important phenomenon discovered in the Arctic – could boost marine life

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have discovered an important phenomenon beneath the Arctic sea ice that was previously thought impossible. This phenomenon could have implications for the food chain and the…

Archaeology

2025.10.17

Archaeologists uncover 5,500-year-old ceremonial site in Jordan

A research team led by the University of Copenhagen has uncovered a remarkable Early Bronze Age ritual landscape at Murayghat in Jordan. The discovery can shed new light on how ancient communities responded to social an…

mesoamerica

2025.10.06

Researchers on the verge of solving Mexican mystery

Christophe Helmke and Magnus Pharao Hansen have taken the first steps toward solving a major archaeological mystery surrounding the ancient Mexican city of Teotihuacan. Until now, the language of Teotihuacan has been…

FOOD

2025.10.06

Researchers revive yoghurt made from... ants

An old traditional recipe for yoghurt made from ants has been recreated by researchers at the University of Copenhagen. In a new study, they show how ants and the bacteria that live on them can transform milk into…

climate policy

2025.10.02

Experts: Climate policy must be tailored to each individual country

Researchers have asked over 400 international experts which climate policies work best. There is no single solution that everyone agrees on – except for border carbon adjustment on trade between countries, which a…

PROTEOMICS

2025.10.02

New method enables researchers to investigate the cause of heart diseases

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have developed a groundbreaking method that allows for the analysis of thousands of proteins in heart tissue.

colorectal cancer

2025.09.30

Cancer patients experience fewer complications with help from artificial intelligence

Patients who have undergone surgery for colorectal cancer experience fewer serious complications and fewer readmissions when an AI tool supports treatment decisions.

Discrimination

2025.09.26

Personal stories change perceptions of discrimination

How can we get the majority to recognise the discrimination experienced by minorities? A new study examines this question. The results show that both cold facts and warm stories can change perceptions – but in different…

Economics

2025.09.19

Danes have little cash – and it persists

Although the average cash holdings (bank deposits) have increased in Denmark since 1996, almost half of the population still only has cash equivalent to one or two months of income. This is not just a temporary…

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

2025.09.18

New AI Model Can Predict Diseases 20 Years Ahead

By developing a new AI model, researchers prove able to forecast diseases decades before they occur, according to a new study involving scientists from the University of Copenhagen. The research holds particular promise…

Exercise

2025.09.17

Exercising in nature is superior to exercising in the city or at the gym

Exercising in green surroundings improves mood, reduces stress levels, and improves heart rate compared to exercising in the city or indoors. This is shown by new research from the University of Copenhagen. The study…

Astrophysics

2025.09.15

Colossal collisions in space send shockwaves through the universe: Gravitational waves break records with new observations

Gravitational waves shake the very fabric of the universe when black holes collide. Today we measure these events and use them to understand the cosmos. Now University of Copenhagen researchers and their international…

Health

2025.09.12

Team Sports lower blood pressure and improve function in patients with chronic diseases

New research from the University of Copenhagen shows that team sports are a highly effective and potentially life-extending form of exercise for patients with high blood pressure and COPD. Even after a relatively short…

Bacteria

2025.09.12

Stored for 130 years: Bottles reveal evidence of Danish butter production and hygiene practices of the past

Two forgotten bottles in a basement in Frederiksberg containing bacterial cultures from the 1890s have provided researchers at the University of Copenhagen with unique insight into Denmark's butter production history.…

AI

2025.09.08

AI tool built for learners supports learning better than ChatGPT

Artificial intelligence does not necessarily help students learn more if it is only used to provide answers. However, research from the University of Copenhagen shows how aligning GenAI with learning theories and a…

public health

2025.09.08

Children from homes with fewer resources have an increased risk of asthma

Children from less-advantaged socio-economic circumstances have a significantly increased risk of developing asthma. Smoking during pregnancy and breastfeeding are two of the major contributing factors to these…

Carbon Capture

2025.09.05

Scientists transform plastic waste into efficient CO2 capture materials

From waste to valuable resource: Chemists at the University of Copenhagen have developed a method to convert plastic waste into a climate solution for efficient and sustainable CO2 capture. This is killing two birds wit…

social media

2025.09.05

Hashtags and humour are used to spread extreme content on social media

Conspiracy theories and incitement to harassment and violence abound on mainstream social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. But the extreme content is often mixed with ironic play, memes and hashtags, which…

2025.09.01

Ultra-processed foods harm men’s health

Muesli bars, toast bread, and protein drinks. Delicious and convenient solutions for a busy everyday life. But also foods that men may benefit from avoiding if they want to improve their fertility and overall health.

TECH

2025.08.21

Denmark can now contribute to producing world-class chips

For the first time, Denmark is establishing production of microchip wafers at the leading standard. This makes Denmark a global player in chip production. The new “wafer factory,” which will be part of the University of…

Greenland

2025.08.21

Sled Dog DNA Reveals Hidden Chapter in Greenland’s History

The Inuit arrived in Greenland several hundred years earlier than previously believed. This is revealed by a genetic mapping of sled dogs, conducted by researchers from University of Copenhagen.

art

2025.08.18

13 contemporary artists challenge the monument tradition of the University of Copenhagen

In August, the University of Copenhagen will open the doors to RECAST, a large group exhibition organised to mark the 150th anniversary of women's admission to university. The exhibition challenges the university's…

PARTICLE PHYSICS

2025.08.15

Intergalactic experiment: Researchers hunt for mysterious dark matter particle with clever trick

Physicists use magnetic fields of galaxy clusters to observe black holes in their search for a particle that has stumped scientists for decades.