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For many students suffering from anxiety, the corona crisis is of great significance. But as a student there are many things you can do to subdue and contain your anxiety.

A sea of untapped potential lies deep beneath Denmark. Hot groundwater can be used to cover up to half of Denmark's heating needs according to a comprehensive mapping conducted by, among others, researchers at the…

Higher yields and fewer weeds are possible if farmers sow wheat, maize, soy and other crops in more uniform spatial patterns, according to University of Copenhagen researchers. More precise sowing can also help reduce…

A large number of teachers and instructors are struggling to optimise their digital instruction during the corona crisis. In this article, a professor of digital media and learning from the University of Copenhagen…

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen are working at full throttle to develop a vaccine against the infectious virus SARS-CoV-2. Now, the researchers have entered into an agreement with the company AGC Biologics…

Since Danish companies find it difficult to find qualified employees for vacancies, it makes sense to grease the wheels of the supply chain of international graduates, right from attracting students, over fuelling their…

In February, Erasmus coordinators and administrative staff from the 4EU+ universities met at the University of Heidelberg to discuss how to promote mobility for students and staff between their institutions.

At UCPH, we have a mission of bringing our students to the centre of our administration. A noble mission – but also one that must be balanced against mass processing, equal treatment, a shared understanding of students’…

In August, Copenhagen Summer University will celebrate its 10-year anniversary on the market for continuing and professional education. So far, it has stayed true to its roots, but things are about to change.

The coronavirus outbreak has brought major changes to higher international education worldwide including UCPH. The immediate crisis management is over, but while much is still uncertain, new times are dawning.

Obesity increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by at least six times, regardless of genetic predisposition to the disease, concludes research from University of Copenhagen.

The ageing process of cells is an interaction between cell stress and stress response. This is supported by new research results from the University of Copenhagen. The researchers have shown how an already known stress…

Researchers from University of Copenhagen have discovered a new way of developing topological superconductivity that may provide a useful route toward the use of Majorana zero modes as the foundation of qubits for…

Identifying a source of food poisoning typically requires days to weeks. Now, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have devised a method that is at least twice as fast and 200 times cheaper than traditional…

In experiments with mice, researchers have studied neuronal mechanisms and found a way to by and large prevent spasticity from developing after spinal cord injuries. A new study from the University of Copenhagen shows…

The start-up company BIRanalyzers is creating a new system for monitoring the quality of beer. It is both cheap and reliable, thus it has the potential to make microbrewing more stable and to reduce waste. To achieve…

Astronomers from the University of Copenhagen, among others, have discovered the queen of all supernovas. A stellar explosion twice as bright as any run-of-the-mill supernova. An unprecedented observation, according to…

New ocean research center opens at the University of Copenhagen with support from the Carlsberg Foundation. The center is led by Professor Katherine Richardson from the GLOBE Institute.

The end of soy as a protein substitute? Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have found a way to make protein powder using fava beans — a far more climate-friendly alternative.

The government has allocated another DKK 100 million for research and development in the fight against coronavirus, and in this connection three new research projects at the University of Copenhagen are receiving…

Experts at the University of Copenhagen have begun using artificial intelligence to create computer models that calculate the risk of a corona patient’s needing intensive care or a ventilator. The new initiative is bein…

New study shows that a particular enzyme plays a special role when the genetic machinery has to be started at the very first stage of life.

The award is presented by the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters and this year goes to Professor Anja Groth for her research into epigenetics. The award ceremony, where the award is handed out by the Majesty…

Three University of Copenhagen PhD students have developed an interactive app that, among other things, provides an easy to use overview of how the coronavirus pandemic is spreading through Denmark and across the globe.…

Genetic information from an 800.000-year-old human fossil has been retrieved for the first time. The results from the University of Copenhagen shed light on one of the branching points in the human family tree, reaching…

Researchers have mapped how a neuropeptide binds to a brain receptor involved in causing human pain.

Based on a 2019 academic article, Professor Morten Broberg concludes that the Danish COVID-19 actions do not contravene EU free movement rules.

The coronavirus pandemic is unlikely to provoke a food crisis according to a food economics expert at the University of Copenhagen. Food supply and demand have hardly changed. And globally, food stockpiles are topped up…

Through studies of rats, researchers from the University of Copenhagen may have found the reason behind of a large drop in blood pressure in patients receiving intravenous pain medication.

We humans are far from the first to exploit the benefits of CRISPR. Groundbreaking research at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) has helped to redefine what CRISPR is. UCPH Researchers have discovered that primitive…