News archive 2014

News archive 2014

A PLACE TO CALL HOME

From barracks to dorms

Starting in 2015, students will be able to start calling the former barracks on Copenhagen's…

Turning knowledge into innovation

The University of Copenhagen is now putting even greater effort onto encouraging student innovation…

Researchers debunk myth about Parkinson's disease

Using advanced computer models, neuroscience researchers at the University of Copenhagen have gaine…

Medicinal Chemistry

Protein courtship revealed through chemist's lens

Staying clear of diseases requires the proteins in our cells to cooperate with one another. But, it…

New research offers help for spinal cord patients

In a study on rats, researchers at the University of Copenhagen have discovered the cause of the…

550 students and staff from 'Diversity' of Copenhagen help set Pride record

Some 550 students, employees and their guests participated in this year’s Copenhagen Pride. The…

Fewer handshakes during annual Matriculation Ceremony

As part of a time-honoured tradition, Rector Ralf Hemmingsen will today welcome new University of…

New quantum technology:

Breakthrough in light sources for new quantum technology

Future quantum circuits are photonic circuits, i.e. circuits based on light (photons) instead of…

PREHISTORIC MIGRATIONS

New DNA study unravels the settlement history of the New World Arctic

We know people have lived in the New World Arctic for about 5,000 years. Archaeological evidence…

Environmental chemistry

Barbeque fumes choke joggers at popular event

Runners of Copenhagen’s popular DHL Relay Race are exposed to so many particles that they might as…

Large-scale study focuses on heavy smokers

A study based on blood samples from more than 55,000 Danes conducted by the University of Copenhage…

Civilization's impact

Human pressure on land is increasing shows world map

During the past two decades, 64 % of the Earth’s land-based area has experienced an increase in…

New technology offers insight into cholesterol

With new advanced techniques developed by the Copenhagen Center for Glycomics at the University of…

Fewer undergraduates accepted, tougher requirements

This year, the University of Copenhagen has granted acceptance to 7,616 applicants for undergraduat…

Crisis and displacement create new economic dynamics

edited by MSO Professor Amanda Hammar, Centre of African Studies, Copenhagen University.

Protein research

Scientists redirect proteins towards specific areas of the genome

Certain protein domains could be used as 'drones' to direct DNA repair or activator proteins toward…

New knowledge about the brain's effective bouncer

Research from the University of Copenhagen is shedding new light on the brain's complicated barrier…

Mouse study: Natural birth may strengthen the immune system

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have uncovered new knowledge about the immune system…

Cell identity and cancer

Target for cancer therapy protects cell identity

New research from BRIC identifies crucial mechanism for maintaining cell identity and enables new…

GENETIC KEY TO PARKINSON'S DISEASE

Movement disorders in young people related to ADHD

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen and the Copenhagen University Hospital have identified …