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Congratulations to Bodil Hvass Kjems for receiving a SILVER MEDAL

Bodil Hvass Kjems, Phd fellow at WHENCE has been awarded a silver medal by the University her 2024 submission to the interdisciplinary prize paper category with her master thesis.

reNEW CEO named Fellow of the Royal Society

Copenhagen May 20, 2025 – Professor Melissa H. Little, reNEW’s CEO, has been appointed Fellow of the Royal Society. Fellows of the Royal Society are many of the world’s most eminent scientists, engineers and…

External CEBI member Stefanie Stantcheva receives the John Bates Clark medal

The John Bates Clark medal is one of the most prestigious and eagerly anticipated AEA awards.

Inflection Award for Margarita Poderyte

Congratulations to Margarita Poderytė, Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen, selected as one of the 30 Best Young Scientists in the World working on Climate Change.

Interdisciplinary research team wins NNF award for their teaching

Professor Liza Rosenbaum Nielsen and Associate Professor Nathalia Brichet from the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences have been awarded the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s Prize for Interdisciplinary Educators for…

“A key figure in rethinking pharmaceutical education” – Tommy Nørskov Johansen receives the Danish Pharmaceutical Society’s Gol

On Tuesday 18 March, Chairman of the Danish Pharmaceutical Society Christian Bernstein Rubek presented Head of Studies at Pharma School Tommy Nørskov Johansen with the award at an official society ceremony.

A key figure in rethinking pharmaceutical education” – Tommy Nørskov Johansen receives the Danish Pharmaceutical Society’s Gol

On Tuesday 18 March, Chairman of the Danish Pharmaceutical Society Christian Bernstein Rubek presented Head of Studies at Pharma School Tommy Nørskov Johansen with the award at an official society ceremony.

New insights in immune cells

PhD Fellow Mustafa Ghanizada work on immune cells has been published in Nature Immunology, where he is first shared author.

Katherine Richardson receives Planet Earth Award

Katherine Richardson receives the AWS Planet Earth Award for her contributions in science and science-policy interfaces.

Katherine Richardson receives Planet Earth Award

Katherine Richardson receives the AWS Planet Earth Award for her contributions in science and science-policy interfaces.

SUND researcher receives major prize for his innovative cancer research and use of AI

Professor and Senior Consultant Ismail Gögenur receives the 2025 Marie and August Krogh Prize for his innovative approach and enormous contribution to cancer research.

Eske Willerslev found the past in two grams of soil. His finding gives us a window into the future

As a student, Professor Eske Willerslev had an idea: He wanted to extract DNA directly from the soil. This has led to major scientific breakthroughs and an entire new research field, eDNA, for which he now receives one…

Eske Willerslev found the past in two grams of soil. His finding gives us a window into the future

As a student, Professor Eske Willerslev had an idea: He wanted to extract DNA directly from the soil. This has led to major scientific breakthroughs and an entire new research field, eDNA, for which he now receives one…

Anette Müllertz receives DNA’s Industripris 2024

DNA, Danmarks Naturvidenskabelige Akademi (Denmark’s Science Academy), has awarded Professor Anette Müllertz the prestigious prize in recognition of her impressive career where she has united experience from both…

Celebrating 2024 publications from the Danish National Research Foundation Centre for Privacy Studies (DNRF138)

2024 has been extremely rewarding. PRIVACY scholars undertake in-depth historical research. This research is tested in our cross-disciplinary research environment and at international conferences and workshops,…

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meet the new Dr Abildgaard Fellow from SIC

Wenning Zheng is among the four talented skin researchers to receive a LEO Foundation Dr Abildgaard Fellowship 2024 of DKK 12 million. She receives the fellowship for her skin research, which addresses a critical…

For the first time ever: A joint team of students from two universities win DM in AI

For the first time ever, a team of students from both the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) and the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) has been crowned the winner of the Danish National Championship in AI for students…

Personable and passionate social scientist named teacher of the Year

Known for her ability to cultivate open and inclusive learning environments at the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Associate Professor Rebecca Leigh Rutt’s engagement and personal style have won students over…

Sara Green receives the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters’ Silver Medal

Sara Green's "exceptional talent, intelligence, and energy" have made her deserving of the Silver Medal, according to the nomination statement.

Kris Harper honored in Washington: Appointed as AAAS Fellow

Professor Kristine C. Harper received prestigious recognition over the weekend for her contributions to the history of science and geoengineering.