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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…

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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 .

BARC visited ITU for the social programming event of the year

BARCies coding for drinks!

Fermented seaweed found to boost gut health and immunity in Atlantic Salmon

A new study has found that fermented sugar kelp can enhance gut health and immunity in Atlantic salmon, offering a sustainable solution to boost fish welfare in a growing aquaculture industry.

Head of Department is the new Dean of SCIENCE

On 1 January, Professor Bo Jellesmark Thorsen will take over from Dean Katrine Krogh Andersen, who has headed the Faculty of Science since 1 January 2020.

Ken Friis Larsen appointed as acting Head of Department at the Department of Computer Science

On 1 January 2025, Jakob Grue Simonsen will start as pro-rector at the IT University af Copenhagen (ITU) after 3.5 years as Head of Department at the Department of Computer Science (DIKU). Until a new head of department…

Thomas Jensen er årets bedste forelæser

Thomas’ kursusevalueringer placerer ham i den bedste evalueringskategori, A-fag, som kun 10% af de udbudte fag på Økonomi ligger i.

Alfredo Jauregui joins CMP

Alfredo joins the EPITOPE team

Ny strategi: Danmark skal styrkes som rumnation

By Marianne Thellersen, Executive Vice President for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at DTU, Lone Ryg Olsen, Business Director at Aarhus University and Andreas Blohm Graversen, Deputy Director for Innovation and Externa…

Two communication researchers receive the Tietgen Award 2024

Sofie Flensburg and Signe Sophus Lai, from the Center for Tracking and Society, are the recipients of the 2024 Tietgen Prize.

Economist wants to shed light on corporate waste

How is a company's waste production and recycling affected by owners, managers, employees and lenders? Professor Morten Bennedsen will investigate this in a new project supported by Independent Research Fund Denmark.

Funding for green research

Independent Research Fund Denmark has just distributed thematic funds for "Free Green Research". Out of 333 applications, 42 ground-breaking projects were granted support - 3 of these at the Department of Biology: …