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Breakthrough in unusual galaxy may help unravel the mystery of dark matter

For the first time, researchers have discovered a globular cluster stellar stream in a galaxy beyond the Milky Way – specifically in an ultra-diffuse galaxy.

Keeping the Lab Alive: The hidden work behind reliable insect bioassays

Explainer by PhD fellow Martina Nardelli.

AI Safety Newsletter #78: Internal Models Escape OpenAI and Anthropic

Is Law ready to deal with runaway AI agents? In the latest issue of the Newsletter from The Center for AI Safety, is a short analysis covering the recent events of AI agents who escaped their sandbox environment.

Writing manuscript and theses with AI – Navigating grey zones in good research practice

Workshop for PhD students, postdocs and supervisors Time and date: Wednesday 2 December 2026, 14:30-16:30. Registration: Please register no later than 17 November 2026. Venue: Panum, Blegdamsvej 3B, Maersk Tower, 1.s…

Meta optics design engineer

Role description You will be part of a thriving quantum eco-system at the Niels Bohr Institute interacting with international/national collaborators and on-site quantum companies specialized in e.g. qubit measurements…

K-theory Prize 2026 to Robert Burklund

Robert Burklund wins a 2026 K-theory Prize for groundbreaking contributions to algebraic K-theory, chromatic homotopy theory, and higher algebra.

DNA vacuum reveals local wildlife in Danish nature

Researchers have developed a DNA vacuum that can suck genetic traces from animals out of the air and reveal which animals live in an area. In two new studies, the researchers collect air samples in three natural areas i…

We no longer just talk about black holes, we listen to them

For the first time in history, an international team of researchers has brought together both theory and observations of black hole vibrations in a huge, comprehensive review on the field. One of the researchers behind…

Marcelo Barraza-Alfaro joins NBIA as MSCA Fellow

Marcelo earned his PhD in July 2022 from the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy in Heidelberg, followed by a three-year postdoctoral associate position at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Marcelo will join the…

Two new grants will support clinical translation of cell therapies for dementia and kidney disease

Grants for Little and Kirkeby Group will support clinical translation of cell therapies for dementia and kidney disease.

New study pinpoints Europe’s most critical wetlands for climate action

Europe must restore at least 30% of degraded wetlands within the next four years, but where should efforts be prioritised? Researchers from the University of Copenhagen now offer an answer with the first detailed map of…

A milestone reached for Parkinson’s research with STEM-PD trial

A milestone reached for Parkinson’s research with STEM-PD trial for which Kirkeby led the preclinical development.

Asbjørn Risom, PhD

PhD fellow Asbjørn Risom, 1 May 2026 – 30 April 2029, supervised by Professor Niels Richard Hansen, with Markus Jochum from the Niels Bohr Institute serving as co-supervisor.

Carlos Miguel Dos Santos Oliveira, Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor Carlos Miguel Dos Santos Oliveira, 5 February 2026 – 31 December 2026, hosted by Professor Trine Krogh Boomsma.

Nikolaj Thams, Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor Nikolaj Thams, appointed in the Section for Statistics and Probability, from 1 June 2026 onwards.

Oscar Peralta Gutierrez, Associate Professor

Associate Professor Oscar Peralta Gutierrez, appointed in the Section for Insurance and Economics, from 1 June 2026 onwards.

Niels Bohr Institute Wins Flagship European Grant for the Physics of Living Matter

International research team, led by Amin Doostmohammadi at NBI, awarded the first European edition of Novo Nordisk Foundation Challenge Programme

The Building Blocks of the Universe – New Book by Professor Thomas Just Sørensen

A new book about the chemical elements and the periodic table—for everyone from upper primary and lower secondary school students through high school students, and in fact for all curious adults.

Kurt Stokbro Joins CBQS spin-out

Deep-tech investor and entrepreneur Kurt Stokbro joins Magnolia Quantum Sensing as business advisor and first investor, supporting the commercialization of breakthrough quantum sensing technology for MRI.

Tobias Boesen Larsen, PhD

PhD student Tobias Boesen Larsen has been appointed for the period 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029. Supervisor: Professor Mogens Steffensen.

Fossil fuel emissions have rapidly worsened European heatwaves in just a few decades

A new attribution study shows that the latest European heatwave was made much more intense by fossil-fuel-driven climate change and would have been far less likely in the past.

Frigg Maj Nøhr Larsen, PhD

PhD Frigg Maj Nøhr Larsen has been employed for the period 14 April 2026 – 15 April 2029,

New Postdoc in the Analysis & Quantum section

Three new Postdocin the Analysis & Quantum section

Record-breaking SMBE 2026 conference brings more than 1,700 evolutionary biologists to Copenhagen

The Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution (SMBE) 2026 conference concluded after a week of inspiring science, lively discussions, and record-breaking participation, with more than 1,700 researchers gathering in…