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Odense: Multicomponent drugs: co-crystals, co-amorphous & deep eutectic systems

The meeting hosted by prof. Annette Bauer-BrandlDrug Delivery & Research Group, Dept. of Physics Chemistry and Pharmacy, is meant to introduce differences and similarities, as well as general advantages and disadvantage…

Inclusive Cities workshop in Heidelberg

On 12-14 November representatives from the University of Warsaw, Sorbonne University, University of Geneve and University of Copenhagen gathered for the second workshop of the Inclusive Cities project – a seed funding…

New insights into hologenomics research in wild vertebrates

In a new technical paper just published in Methods in Ecology and Evolution, researchers highlight the potential of hologenomics to deepen our understanding of biological systems from a host-microbiota perspective.…

Proof of Concept grant to Michala Hvidt Breengaard

INTERSECT is delighted to announce the Proof-of-Concept grant for the project DiverCities: Transferring knowledge on green transport and diversity through gaming Michala Hvidt Breengaard will lead the development of a…

The Graduate School is closed 28 November 2024

The Graduate School is closed Thursday 28 November 2024. Telephone calls and emails will not be answered. Your enquiry will be answered as soon as possible.

Millions in funding for mental health research

The Independent Research Fund Denmark funds 20 projects at SUND focussing on psychiatry, marginalised children and youth, poor well-being and loneliness.

Workshop: Remediating Genocide: The Case of ARDAMATA

An innovative workshop that critically explores the intersection of art, forensic journalism, and filmmaking.

How does compassion for animals develop and take root?

Looking at Tibetans and Indians who provide care for stray animals in northern India, a new anthropological project will explore how people develop a compassion-based ethics through their encounters with animals.

Department of Computer Science joins new European AI and innovation collaboration with elite institutions

The newly launched initiative, ELIAS Alliance, will strengthen AI research, sustainability and entrepreneurship in Europe. The ambition is to connect talent between academia and industry across Europe to upscale…

Dictionary of embodied cognition: We know it works, but we lack the language

Many teachers already use embodied cognition approaches in their teaching, but it is not easy to pin point what exactly it consists of - and why it works. That SENSES network wants to change that.

New interdisciplinary PhD programme supported by 6.6 million EURO Marie S. Curie grant

BRIC joins forces with physical science and engineering environments at University of Copenhagen and the Technical University of Denmark in establishing a new interdisciplinary PhD training programme, INTERACT. The PhDs…

SCIENCE AI Centre joins new European AI and innovation collaboration with elite institutions

The newly launched initiative, ELIAS Alliance, will strengthen AI research, sustainability and entrepreneurship in Europe. The ambition is to connect talent between academia and industry across Europe to upscale…

New perspective on the interaction between host organisms and microbes can transform food production and medicine

Danish researchers in an international network are investigating how the interaction between host organisms and microbes could revolutionise everything from food production to medicine. The new research field, holobiont…

New perspective on the interaction between host organisms and microbes can transform food production and medicine

Danish researchers in an international network are investigating how the interaction between host organisms and microbes could revolutionise everything from food production to medicine. The new research field, holobiont…

Spatial overlap: trade-offs in refugees' residential choices

Prof Dr. Merlin Schaeffer has published an article researching the some of the reasons as to why refugees tend to live in areas of high unemployment.

The integration paradox: Does awareness of the extent of ethno-racial discrimination increase reports of discrimination?

Prof Dr. Merlin Scheaffer has made a contribution to the International Society of Political Psychology with his article along with Judith Kas about the experiences of minority ethnic groups.

Remembering the great novelist Paul Auster and his electric imagination

I.B. Siegumfeldt talks about Paul Auster, his work, their friendship and collaboration in the podcast series, Novelist Spotlight, run by Mike Consol.

BARC welcomes Sia Sejer

BARC welcomes new PhD student Sia Sejer to the team.

New weight loss drug target burns energy and lowers appetite – without the nausea and vomiting

Scientists have discovered a new weight loss drug target that reduces appetite, increases energy expenditure, and improves insulin sensitivity.

Welcoming Maria Lindebæk Lyngsøe

We are pleased to welcome Maria Lindebæk Lyngsøe as a postdoc to the research centre. She holds a PhD in the Study of Religion from the University of Copenhagen. Framing Islam: Islamic Art for Interior Decoration The…

Postdocs to group leaders and institutes: This is how you cultivate the next generation of research leaders

What can postdocs, group leaders and research institutions do to cultivate better research leaders? Six postdocs publish a guide with their insights on leadership in training programs.

Researchers develop nanofiber patch for treatment of psoriasis

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have developed a patch for easier and more effective treatment of psoriasis.

Talent prizes go to five young SUND researchers

The Lundbeck Foundation awards talent prizes to five young researchers from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.

What causes inequality in education?

Despite an expanding education sector, educational inequality is increasing in Denmark. Researchers will now investigate the mechanisms behind this development.