News about Education

New Ph.D.-fellow: We should utilize the body to learn programming 

When working with computers, we must remember that we are human beings, says new Ph.D.-fellow Fridtjof Ronge Gjengset.

Daria Ropac

Cand. scient. (human biology), Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen

Master's Degree Course Offers Unique Learning Experience in Skin Immunology and Inflammation

Exciting opportunity for aspiring immunologists, with established master's degree course in Skin Immunology and Inflammation at the University of Copenhagen.

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…

Keynote and papers at 10th EDiLiC conference

The PE-LAL team presents final findings from the project at the 10th International Conference of the Education and Linguistic and Cultural Diversity Association (EDiLiC) taking placed at the University of Copenhagen on…

Ann Skafte

Cand. scient. (human biology), Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen

George Mtove

Ph.D., Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen

Mark Bergholt Cuadrado

M.Sc. (Biochemistry), University of Copenhagen

Louise Wellmann Thomsen

Cand. scient. (biology), Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen

New grant from the Independent Research Fund Denmark

Professor Slobodanka Dimova (CIP) is leading a 4-year research project supported by the Independent Research Fund Denmark. The project is titled: "Towards a new model of communicative competence in multilingual higher…

Sarah Wellmann Thomsen

Cand. scient. (biology), Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen

The library is closed on Thursday the 15th of June

Due to a private event the Copenhagen University Library, South Campus will be closed on Thursday the 15th of June. You can still return books at your department library,…

Report on language learning in the workplace

Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has published a comprehensive report on language learning in the workplace in the Nordic countries.

SODAS Associate Professor Andreas Bjerre-Nielsen Receives a Large Grant from The Independent Research Fund Denmark

SODAS Associate Professor Andreas Bjerre-Nielsen has been awarded a substantial grant of nearly 6 million DKK from The Independent Research Fund Denmark. The project aims to push the boundaries of scientific knowledge o…

Record-breaking attendance at the IT Career Day 2023

The IT Career Day 2023 saw a record number of students. Many new relationships were created.

Teacher of the year 2022

Professor Dan Stærk has been appointed Teacher of the year 2022 by the students. It is the third time Dan Stærk has been named Teacher of the year: he also received the acknowledgement in 2004 and 2018.

New visitor at CECS - Axel Johannes Jonsson

1 May - 1 June 2023

Increased interest in English courses for technical and administrative staff

During the first quarter of 2023, CIP has experienced an increase in inquiries about English courses for staff. Academic language consultant, Pete Westbrook, is very enthusiastic about the development.

Study to explore how collaboration encourages children to tackle science

Persistence and courage are essential to succeed in science subjects. In a new project, researchers will investigate how children work together to develop a constructive approach to science.

Danish carpenters will learn to build homes with hemp and straw

For the next three years, carpentry apprentices at vocational schools across Denmark will be taught new sustainable and climate-friendly construction methods. The University of Copenhagen spearheaded project will serve…

Opening Hours: April, May, June

The library has longer opening hours during exam periods. In April, May and June the library has the following opening hours: Monday - Thursday 8 - 21 Friday 8 - 18 Saturday - Sunday Closed

Challenges international researchers face when teaching in Danish

International researchers attend Danish classes for several years in order to fulfil UCPH’s language requirements regarding teaching in Danish. Still, they are evaluated negatively by the students.

A new MSc in Biosolutions programme to open in Kalundborg next year

The University of Copenhagen will open a new two-year MSc in Biosolutions programme in Kalundborg in 2024. The goal is to train graduates with a solid knowledge of sustainable solutions and technologies for the bio-base…

Astrid ferments plant-based cheese

Cheese is the most exciting food there is – especially if it is made from plants! So thinks Astrid Bonke, who has a bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition and has since studied Food Science with a specialisation in…