News about Student life

Welcome to all new students at the university

We look forward to seeing you at Copenhagen University Library South Campus. If you want to know more about how to get started using the library, it is a good idea to visit our study start page:…

Get ready to present your PhD project and prepare your next career step

A two-day hands-on workshop designed to strengthen your ability to communicate your research clearly and engagingly to audiences beyond your own professional field. 📅 Date: 21 September & 8 October 2026 🕜 Time: 08:30 -…

SEMINAR: FURTHER REACH INTO INDUSTRY

Interested in careers beyond academia? Join two life science professionals as they share their experiences from academia, industry, biotech, and entrepreneurship. 📅 Date: 9 September 2026 🕜 Time: 13:30 - 15:30 📍 Venue:…

Creating Societal Impact: Seeing the Potential in Your Research

Interactive workshop on Creativity and Impact What if societal impact isn't something separate from your research—but simply another way of seeing it? Time and date: 7 September, 9.00–12.00 (followed by lunch for those…

The offices of the departmental libraries are closed

We are closed in weeks 28, 29, 30 and 31, i.e. from 6 July to 2 August.

BARC PhD receives Best Student Paper Award at STOC'26

Jack Stade receives Best Student Paper award at STOC this year.

BARC proudly sponsors WAVE

WAVE 2026 will take place on 11 September with BARC as a proud supporter.

BARC 'n Bowl

A new sport in the BARC portfolio

AI in Life Science Summer School 2026

Join the AI in Life Science Summer School 2026 with the title: AI and Data Science – Applications and Opportunities in Health Sciences. Building on Denmark’s globally unique health data infrastructure and strong culture…

Registration for all PhD supervisor courses

Currently registration via the course database is not possible. Please register by sending an email to phdkursus@sund.ku.dk. Your email must include the following information: Your full name UCPH ID (if you are…

International students get a good start at the University of Copenhagen

The University Post has published the article First friends, first phrases: Soft landing at the University of Copenhagen, about the pre-semester course: Copenhagen Past and Present with Danish Language.

Presentation of the Book Baton

Join us on Thursday, 16 February from 10:00–11:00, when Professor Stine Jørgensen passes on the book baton to Research Assistant and PhD Kristian Würtz Hegaard, JUR WELMA, in the lounge at the library, Karen Blixens…

Happy New Year!

Opening hours of the library throughout the year: Monday - Thursday 8:00 - 20:00 Friday 8:00 - 18:00 Except during the summer period and on public holidays where we have changed opening hours. The library wishes…

Opening Hours Christmas and New Year 2025

The library has the following opening hours during Christmas and New Year 2025. December 22nd – 23rd 10:00 – 16:00 December 24th – 28th Closed December 29th – 30th 10:00 – 16:00 December 31st –…

LEGATER TIL AKADEMISK UDVEKSLING - USA

Fulbright Danmark uddeler legater til danske kandidat- og ph.d.-studerende, forskere & undervisere, som tager på studie- eller forskningsophold i USA. Legaterne er på mellem 50.000-200.000 DKK. Fulbright tilbyder gratis…

BARC Retreat 2025 to Rømø

The BARC team visited Rømø on the west coast of Denmark for this year’s retreat.

Exhibition Reception, September 25

Rubya Mehdi: 'Systems of Justice, Colonialism, Post-Colonialism, and Decolonialization'. The exhibition reception will be held at the library on Thursday, September 25, from 2 - 4 p.m. Read more about the exhibition on…

Brewster Kahle from the Internet Archive visits the library

Digital librarian and founder of the Internet Archive, Brewster Kahle, will deliver a public lecture introducing Internet Archive Europe. Find more information at …

Coffee and croissants at the library

Stop by the Copenhagen University Library, South Campus on Tuesday September 2nd between 9:00-10:00 and have a cup of morning coffee and a croissant. For the third time, we are celebrating the new semester in the square…

Welcome to new students

We welcome all students, new as well as experienced, to Copenhagen University Library South Campus. We are the library for the humanities, law studies, the IT University, and DMJX. Copenhagen University Library…

Enjoy an active break with a game of table tennis

At the library you can borrow bats and balls for table tennis, please contact the Information desk on the ground floor. You find the table tennis outside the library behind the building, see the map below.

New location for BARC

BARC has moved to new offices on July 21, 2025.

Summer closure at the offices

The library offices at the Faculty of Humanities’ departmental libraries are closed in weeks 28, 29, 30 and 31, i.e. from 7 July to 1 August. If you need help or guidance, you are welcome to contact us at the campus…

Summer Opening Hours 2025

The library is open all summer. You can pick up and return books during the summer period, and you are welcome to use our study areas. Opening hours in July and August: Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm Enjoy the summer.