Culture, Language & History

mindfulness

2023.08.17

Philosopher: Mindfulness rests on dubious philosophical foundations

Mindfulness is one of the most widespread forms of therapy for people suffering from stress, and many report that they benefit greatly from it. However, the philosophical assumptions on which mindfulness is based are…

Integration

2023.06.27

Paradox: Well-integrated immigrants report more discrimination

Immigrants and their descendants are more likely to report experiences of discrimination if they are well-educated and socially well-integrated. A new international meta-study confirms the so-called integration paradox.

New vice-dean

2023.06.22

Universities must stand out as unique physical meeting places

Education will be disrupted over the next ten years, placing great demands on university degree programmes, says Professor Andreas de Neergaard, who, from 1 September 2023, is the new Associate Dean for Education at…

Names

2023.06.22

New vice-dean at University of Copenhagen SCIENCE

Professor Jesper Wengel is a high-profile researcher, inventor and business owner. From 1 September 2023, he will also be the new Vice-Dean for Innovation and External Relations at SCIENCE – the University of…

Mesopotamia

2023.05.18

The earliest recorded kiss occurred in Mesopotamia 4,500 years ago

Written sources from Mesopotamia suggest that kissing in relation to sex was practiced by the peoples of the ancient Middle East 4,500 years ago. The sources have been analysed by researchers from the University of…

decolonisation

2023.05.04

Britishness has been on the decline since the colonies began to leave the Empire

When a number of British colonies demanded independence after World War 2, they kick-started the decolonisation process, which has since emptied the concept of 'Britishness' of meaning. Even Great Britain is falling…

Religion

2023.04.17

Religion blocks freedom and democracy across the globe

A new major study documents that religiously motivated legislation has taken place in all types of societies and religions – to the detriment of democratic rights.

ERC grant

2023.03.30

Major EU grant for research on the role of women intellectuals during the Enlightenment

The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded Associate Professor Sabrina Ebbersmeyer an Advanced Grant of € 2.4 million for the WHENCE research project, which will examine the contribution of women intellectuals to…

VOLOUNTEERING

2023.02.23

The Ukrainian refugee crisis led to mass mobilisation of volunteers on Facebook

Within days and weeks, the Russian invasion of Ukraine resulted in a surge in Facebook support groups in response to the war and following humanitarian crisis.

Repression

2023.01.25

Modern arms technologies help autocratic rulers stay in power

Autocrats and dictators quickly acquire new arms technologies from abroad and often use them against their own citizens. Now a study shows that the spread of military technologies inhibits democratic reform.

The Sonning Prize

2023.01.18

Conceptual performance artist is awarded the Sonning Prize

Body and gaze are the focal points of the Serbian performance artist Marina Abramović, who is also known as ‘the godmother of performance art’. She is known for using herself and her body and for actively involving the…

Food culture

2022.12.08

The wealthier we become, the fewer homemade meals we eat

The wealthier we are, the less time we spend cooking and washing up. This is demonstrated by a global megatrend, now investigated by a researcher at the University of Copenhagen. The trend applies to Danes as well, who…

Misinformation

2022.10.05

Healthy democracies are threatened by false information, but not everyone is keen on a cure

Our democracy relies upon the choices of an informed electorate. But today, it is threatened by mis- and disinformation. More and better fact-checking is needed according to the University of Copenhagen’s Isabelle…

Religion

2022.09.13

Millions of farmers put their faith in God when making decisions

A widespread belief among millions of smallholder farmers in one of the world’s poorest countries is that God determines their yields. This is shown by a study that has examined the correlation between religiosity and…

Centre of Excellence

2022.06.07

New research centre will investigate if mental illness is universal

Is the human psyche the same across cultures? And do people experience mental disorders in the same way no matter what language they speak? These are some of the fundamental questions that the new Centre for Culture and…

CULTURAL PREFERENCE

2022.05.24

Wagner or Adele? Genes play a significant role in shaping our cultural tastes

Our genetic composition not only affects our sex, height, and other physical characteristics. New research shows that genes also influence our cultural preferences and habits.

ideology

2022.03.21

The war is the logical consequence of Putin's ideological struggle with the West

If you have followed what Vladimir Putin has said and written about the West and Russia these past years, the invasion of Ukraine should not come as a surprise. What is surprising is how poorly it seems to have been…

THE INVASION IN UKRAINE

2022.03.18

In Russia, the media picture has been turned upside down

What is the purpose of the Russian media's pink portrayal of Putin's military conduct?

archaeology

2022.03.11

Reseachers confirm Plymouth shipwreck could be 400-year-old colonial "Sparrow-Hawk"

The remains of a shipwreck in Pilgrim Hall Museum in Plymouth, thought to be a 400-year-old colonial vessel, have now undergone extensive scientific analyses.

SOCIAL MEDIA

2022.03.02

People spreading misinformation are ridiculed rather than met with facts

People who spread misinformation on Twitter are more often met with ridicule than with fact-based arguments, new study shows.

Grants

2022.01.05

New intervention to strengthen efforts against diabetes in Vietnam

As one of four new Danida-supported projects involving researchers from the Department of Anthropology, a collaborative health anthropological project addresses diabetes among pregnant women in Vietnam.

CAR TRAFFIC

2021.12.16

Millions for research into green transition on the roads

The Independent Research Fund Denmark has allocated almost 12 million to the project GREENCAR, which will show the way to a green transformation of the car sector.

Grant

2021.11.25

Research project will crack the code behind green neighbourhood communities

With support from THE VELUX FOUNDATIONS, new research anchored at the Department of Anthropology will examine how to create green neighbouring communities in housing associations.

FOOD SCIENCE

2021.11.22

We prefer farmed salmon – as long as we don't know what we're eating

A blind taste test by University of Copenhagen researchers demonstrates that Danes prefer the taste of both conventionally and organically farmed smoked salmon over wild-caught salmon. However, the picture is turned…

artificial intelligence

2021.11.18

Artificial intelligence favours white men under 40

Publicly available language models of the sort used for everything from Google and Siri, to insurance and legal casework systematically favour the language of young white men. At the same time, they discriminate in…