Society, Politics & Law

Korea

2025.12.05

Sibling roles change when a parent dies

Eldest sons step up financially, while eldest daughters take care of their parents. A new study from the University of Copenhagen shows how Korean siblings divide the responsibility of caring for their parents through…

Economics

2025.12.04

Most of us miss out on financial opportunities

Passivity in financial choices is not due to specific personality traits – but depends on the context. This is the conclusion reached by researchers from CEBI and Danmarks Nationalbank in a new study.

Psychology

2025.11.27

Why protests can bring people together across political divides

How can people with diametrically opposed views suddenly stand shoulder to shoulder in protest? Researchers from Copenhagen, Oslo and Mainz have investigated this question. The starting point is the COVID protests, whic…

agriculture

2025.11.26

Plants use engineering principles to push through hard soil

An international research team led by the University of Copenhagen, Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the University of Nottingham has discovered how plant roots penetrate compacted soil by deploying a well-known…

literature

2025.11.21

We have forgotten the Bosnian War, but literature helps us remember

The Bosnian War (1992–1995), which claimed over 100,000 lives and displaced many more, is largely forgotten today. But powerful literature can evoke strong memories of the war—even among readers who have no personal…

Psychology

2025.11.20

When the face becomes a mystery: New study challenges understanding of face blindness

A new PhD thesis provides a rare insight into living with face blindness – and how research can improve diagnosis and understanding.

Health and work life

2025.11.17

Breast cancer treatments can improve both survival chances and income

Radiation therapy treatment for breast cancer not only improves survival rates but also generates long-term financial benefits according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen.

social media

2025.11.11

Small digital frictions can slow the spread of misinformation

New research from the University of Copenhagen points to a simple yet effective method for combating misinformation on social media: make it slightly harder to share content.

GEOPOLITICS

2025.11.11

UCPH combines forces to enhance the understanding of world crises

The initiative aims to contribute to a more informed public conversation about a rapidly changing world.

Economics

2025.11.10

Mothers think they will return to work quickly after maternity leave – but the reality is different

Most expectant mothers have a clear idea of when they will return to work, how maternity leave will be divided, and how their careers will continue. But according to new research from the University of Copenhagen,…

Grant

2025.11.07

CAISA receives large-scale funding for collaboration on infrastructure and research on responsible AI

The National Centre for AI in Society (CAISA) is receiving 45 million Danish kroner from the Danish research reserve for a new AI collaboration with Statistics Denmark. This has been confirmed after the parties behind…

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.

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…

Inequality

2025.10.22

Homeowners stand in the way of wealth taxation

Although wealth inequality is rising across Europe, taxes on wealth, inheritance, and capital gains have been weakened or abolished in many countries. A major new study identifies the reason in a specific demographic…

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…

Politics

2025.10.03

Digital infrastructure reshapes the logic of war

When large corporations help Ukraine maintain its digital sovereignty, it is not just a matter of technical assistance. They are political actors who are reshaping the relationship between states and private companies,…

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…

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…

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…