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Diversity in research strengthened by millions in funding for female researchers

Six female SUND researchers receive a total of 18 million for new research. In addition to supporting interesting research projects, the funding aims to improve the gender balance in research environments.

Exploring the power of agenda-setting by citizens

New research project by Alice el-Wakil from the Department of Political Science supported by an Inge Lehmann grant from Independent Research Fund Denmark.

Media portrayals of climate advocates to be explored

New research project from the Department of Political Science will investigate who speaks out in the media about fighting climate change and what impact these people have on public attitudes towards climate change.

New rector: The University of Copenhagen can deliver even more to the world

Professor and Prorector David Dreyer Lassen is the new rector of the University of Copenhagen from 1 March 2025.

Opening hours during Christmas 2024

This Christmas we have several days when it is unmanned, but with access from 8-20 for students. Unfortunately, it will not be possible for non-KU people to access the library. Make sure to check the opening hours befor…

The Graduate School opens at 12:00 PM 12 December 2024

The Graduate School opens at 12:00 PM 12 December 2024. Your enquiry will be answered as soon as possible

BARC welcomes Benjamin Bogø

BARC welcomes new PhD student Benjamin Bogø to the team

Mandatory: Introduction Course for new PhD Students

From 1 January 2025, the Introduction course for new PhD students will be mandatory. This means that all new PhD students at SUND that will be enrolled from 1 January 2025 onwards will have to complete the course within…

Privacy and Law in a Contemporary Context: Mercy King'ori and Mando Rachovitsa visit PRIVACY

Mando Rachovista and Mercy King'ori alongside center director Mette Birkedal Bruun at the Privacy Challenge Seminar At the end of November we had the pleasure of welcoming two guest researchers to the center for a…

The Graduate School closes early 11 December 2024

The Graduate School closes early 11 December 2024. From 13:45 telephone calls and emails will not be answered. Your enquiry will be answered as soon as possible.

Ancient maize genomes reveal the early evolutionary history of commercially important flint and dent varieties

A study published in Cell uncovers the deep evolutionary roots of flint and dent maize, two foundational varieties central to modern maize breeding and cultivation. By analysing the genomes of 32 ancient maize samples…

PhD Planner is unstable

PhD Planner is unstable at the moment. We are working on the problem and will update here when PhD Planner works normally again. We apologize for any inconvenience. The Graduate School.

Reorganizing the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

On November 14th, 2024, the department's management group decided to reorganize the department, so that from January 1, 2025, IVH will be organized with four new sections.

Opening Hours: Christmas and New Year 2024

During Christmas and New Year 2024 the library has the following opening hours. December 23 10 - 16 December 24 - 26 Lukket December 27 10 - 16 December 28 - 29 Lukket December 30 10 - 16 December 31 -…

Eva Kummer Selected for Prestigious International Programme

EMBO announces new exceptional scientists, who represent innovation and excellence in their fields, to join the EMBO Young Investigators Programme. BRIC group leader Eva Kummer is selected.

New SODAS professional training courses

You can now sign up for two new SODAS professional training courses taking place in early 2025

Kasper Haldrup Björnsson

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

Languages on the Agenda – Sprog på dagsordenen, CIP releases new book

New volume: Languages on the Agenda – Sprog på dagsordenen, of the CIP series Studies in Parallel Language use.

Ministry of Digital Affairs grants a total of 30.7 Million to ambitious Danish language model project

The University of Copenhagen, together with the University of Southern Denmark, Aarhus University, and the Alexandra Institute, has received a total of 30.7 million kroner from the Ministry of Digitalisation to establis…

Sociologist to investigate Nordic integration policies

A new research project will explore how different policies have affected the integration of immigrants in three Nordic countries. The project is run by researchers from Norway, Sweden, and UCPH professor of sociology…

Correcting misperceptions about ethno-racial discrimination

Prof Dr. Merlin Schaeffer has published an article which tackles the issues of minority ethnic groups in Denmark.

Employees have had access to personal data they should not have had access to

The University of Copenhagen regrets to announce that groups of employees have had too wide access to personal data for a number of years. The case is still under investigation, but there are no indications of personal…

Johan received the Innovation Award 2024: "It's about finding the right people to work with"

Johan Andersen-Ranberg from Plant Biochemistry was honored at the University of Copenhagen's Annual Commemoration for his work on contraceptive-based rat control. Here, he shares his journey from research to business.

Students' Use of AI in Academic Writing, New Podcast Episode

Listen to CIP's podcast about students' use of generative AI (GAI) in relation to their studies in the podcast series Language Use at KU .