Society, Politics & Law

science and responsibility

Scientists disagree on responsible research

Responsible research has been put firmly on the political agenda with, for instance, EU’s Horizon 2020 programme. New research from the University of Copenhagen reveals that the scientists themselves place great emphasi…

Appointment of Dean

Director of Research appointed new Dean at the Faculty of Law

Professor Jacob Graff Nielsen has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Law starting 1 April 2014.

INTERNATIONAL POLITICS

Why international sanctions do not always work

It is far from always that international sanctions and diplomatic pressure have the intended effect. This is one of the findings in new research conducted by Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of…

Stroke patients may benefit from new routines

People who have suffered a stroke often experience severe fatigue. But doctors find it hard to help these patients as their experiences of fatigue may not necessarily be caused by physiological problems.

Documentaries change our view of the world

In his new book, Engaging with Reality: Documentary and Globalization, Professor Ib Bondebjerg of the University of Copenhagen considers how documentary films address global challenges in far greater depth than news…

Social media harm our ability to act rationally

The Internet and social media provide easy and instant access to an abundance of information but do not make us better equipped to make rational decisions; on the contrary, the technology amplifies irrational social…

SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT

New study programme in Security Risk Management includes new partnerships

The new study programme in Security Risk Management at the University of Copenhagen will provide the students with the tools to analyze and act in a globalized reality with many threats from a number of things from…

Law professor receives prestigious award for giving developing countries a hand up

Law Professor Morten Broberg has been awarded the EliteForsk research award for his work to establish 'international development law' as a field of study.

New UCPH study programme to become an expert on Global Development

The University of Copenhagen offers a new MSc study programme in Global Development.

oral health and diabetes

Researchers motivate diabetics to adopt healthy lifestyle

By means of so-called health coaching, researchers at the University of Copenhagen have helped a large group of diabetics to markedly improve their oral health.

Mining no shortcut for Greenland

Greenland would benefit most by permitting a limited number of mines, operational for a limited number of years, in a limited number of areas, concludes a new report compiled by the University of Copenhagen and…

physical activity

If overweight, your child will be less active

A new study from the University of Copenhagen’s OPUS Research Centre reports that being overweight makes children less active. The findings underscore that parents of overweight children have an obligation to keep their…

Study on pregnancy and alcohol fails to take psychological factors into account

Large Danish population study on pregnancy and alcohol lacks focus on important psychological factors, claims the researcher behind the new PhD thesis.