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Hearing loss: New film shows ways to a good school and working life

A new film from the Good Social Spaces and Places research project shows that it is possible to overcome some of the social challenges that people with hearing loss face at school or at work.

New postdoc at CeBIL - Dr. Sebastian Porsdam Mann

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Sebastian Porsdam Mann to the Center for Advanced Studies in Bioscience Innovation Law (CeBIL) at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Law! Sebastian is a bioethicist and legal…

New visitor at CeBIL - Danaja Fabcic Povse

11 March - 15 March

Podcast out now

In October we hosted the conference JUST CITIES. Our keynote speaker Professor Londa Schiebinger was interviewed by Nehar Mortuza for the Life Science Talent Talks Podcast which is out now.

Torben Heien Nielsen to TV2 News: Increase in retirement savings

Recent figures from pension funds show that retirement savings are increasing. Still, one pension fund claims that we are saving too little.

Easy solutions are rarely the answer to society's climate challenges

It can sometimes seem like we're making problems unnecessarily complicated when we, as a society, need to solve the big sustainability challenges. But there are no simple solutions to solving 'wicked problems'.

Exploring the impacts of social media and crowdsourcing on disaster resilience

This paper provides insights into the ongoing research and findings of the LINKS project, which focuses on the application of SMCS technologies in disasters. Indeed, the overall objective of LINKS is strengthening the…

Muslim Political Dissent in Coastal East Africa

Visiting researcher and former Marie Curie Fellow at the Centre of African Studies Hans Olsson, has recently published a co-authored article in the Journal of Eastern African Studies titled ‘Muslim political dissent in…

Why you keep your electricity company - even though you can save money by switching

Most people keep their electricity supplier, even though it's fast and easy to switch to a cheaper competitor. Now an economist has unravelled what's holding people back – and what could ensure cheaper electricity…

Anja Simonsen has co-edited a podcast series on ethnic minorities' encounters with the Danish health care system

CGC researcher, Anja Simonsen, has co-edited the podcast series on ethnic minorities' encounters with the Danish health care system (U)lige adgang for alle – Etniske minoriteters møder med den danske velfærdsstat.

Can the Mediterranean become the new offshore wind powerhouse of Europe?

There is a gap in legal and policy analysis on the challenges for offshore wind in the Mediterranean. The new interdisciplinary research project, WINDMED, will try to provide the answers needed to move forward.

Karen Lauterbach new member of the Editorial Advisory Board of The Journal of Modern African Studies

The Journal of Modern African Studies is published by Cambridge University Press.

New Visiting Researcher at MOBILE - Vonintsoa Rafaly

Vonintsoa Rafaly will be visiting MOBILE in February 2024.

Processing a life like a language helps predict future personal events

Life is a messy thing: One event happens after another, some related to the same story thread, some belonging to an entirely different part of the narrative. How can we use sequences of events to predict what will happe…

Russia in Africa: Debate

Associate Professor, Stig Jensen, will be partaking in a panel debate about the Russia’s influence in Africa and the recent military coups in the Sahel region. The debate will also focus on the Wagner group’s activities…

University of Copenhagen's School of Global Health Celebrates 15 Years of Impact and Innovation

The University of Copenhagen's School of Global Health recently marked a significant milestone with its 15th Anniversary Celebration.

A new hologenomic paradigm for understanding and treating parasite infections

In a new study, researchers shed light on the intricate relationship between host–gut microbiota interactions and their influence on parasite infections in farmed Atlantic salmon. Highlighting the importance of a…

Louise Irvall Rasmussen and Astrid Breck

The Additional Protocol on the right to a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment and its effect on the individual’s current legal status in ECHR

Development economists to conduct climate-related research in five new projects

The UCPH-DERG research group under the Department of Economics has received funding for five new projects, all centred around climate and environmental issues. Read here about the projects and the expected results.

New season of the Privacy Studies Podcast

The first episodes of the newest and fifth season of the centre’s very own Privacy Studies Podcast have been published. Listen to the podcast here on our website. The new season follows the discussions of the symposium…

Researcher Cornelia Baciu publishes new article in European Journal of International Security

CMS-researcher Cornelia Baciu has co-authored a new article in European Journal of International Security

A new hologenomic paradigm for understanding and treating parasite infections

In a new study, researchers shed light on the intricate relationship between host–gut microbiota interactions and their influence on parasite infections in farmed Atlantic salmon. Highlighting the importance of a…

Sander Bruun appointed Professor of Sustainable Soil Fertility Management

Sander Bruun will give his inaugural lecture as new professor at the Department of Plant & Environmental Sciences Friday 22 March at 14:00. His research investigates technologies and management practices that can make…

Sociological research plays key role in conflict management campaign

A new campaign aims to prevent conflicts between passengers, bus drivers and ticket inspectors in public transport. The campaign draws on the latest research - and with the researcher in a rare key role.