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Rising Youth Discontent and State Violence in East Africa

In a recent episode of Globalnyt's podcast Højtryk, Associate Professor Stig Jensen discusses the rising youth discontent and state violence in East Africa.

When politicians gain power, their language becomes garbled

New research shows that politicians speak less intelligibly when in government – losing voters can be the consequence.

How first-time parents experience the first year with their baby

Most first-time parents in Denmark feel competent and experience low levels of parental stress during their child's first year of life. However, new research shows that some groups find it significantly more difficult –…

Good deals - bad for the climate: Supermarket volume discounts lead to food waste

A new study reveals an unfortunate effect of supermarkets' popular “2 for 1” offers: Not only do they make us buy more, these offers also lead to food waste at home.

Good deals - bad for the climate: Supermarket volume discounts lead to food waste

A new study reveals an unfortunate effect of supermarkets' popular “2 for 1” offers: Not only do they make us buy more, these offers also lead to food waste at home.

Economists: Long-term investments can become more equitable

Two economists have developed a new way of looking at equity between later and earlier generations in the long-term investments we make as a society in areas such as climate change. The new theoretical framework could…

New model explains violent extremism

Jihadists and extremists on the far right may have something in common. Researchers have developed a model consisting of social and psychological factors that explain how violent extremism arises.

Professor briefs UN Security Council on maritime security

How can the oceans become more secure, and how can states work together to achieve the desired level of security? Professor Christian Bueger helped answer these questions at a debate in the UN Security Council.

Gabon’s 2025 Election: A Turning Point?

In a recent Globalnyt article, Professor Stig Jensen analyses Gabon’s April 2025 election. Following a non-violent coup in 2023, General Brice Oligui Nguema brought an end to the Bongo family’s 56-year rule and has now…

New national centre to strengthen responsible use of artificial intelligence

As part of its strategic AI initiative, the Danish government has taken a groundbreaking step by launching the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Society (CAISA). This national consortium is led by the…

New national centre to strengthen responsible use of artificial intelligence

As part of its strategic AI initiative, the Danish government has taken a groundbreaking step by launching the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Society (CAISA). This national consortium is led by the…

Henrik Vigh publishes new research article on the European opioid crisis

Henrik Vigh, head of the CGC, has recently published an article in the medical journal ASA Monitor, together with Nanna Reiter and Eske Kvanner Aasvang. The article, entitled "The European Opioid Crisis," addresses the…

Social media activists are more like voters than party members

Social media attracts a broader and more diverse group of politically engaged citizens than traditional party members. This is according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen.

Evidence of discrimination does not sway public support for policies addressing the problem

A new study from the University of Copenhagen challenges the effectiveness of information campaigns aimed at combatting discrimination.

Trine Mygind Korsby participates in roundtable on the rights of sex workers

Last month CGC researcher Trine Mygind Korsby participated in a roundtable discussion on the improvement of the rights of sex workers, arranged by the Mayor of Employment and Integration of Copenhagen, Louise Theilade…

Africa's Youth Driving Democratic Change

Professor Stig Jensen and our former student, Buster Emil Kirchner, MA in African Studies, have recently published an article in Pov.International discussing the significant role of Africa's youth in driving democratic…

Export support is of great help to Danish companies

Support from export advisors significantly increases Danish companies' sales in international markets. This is according to a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Copenhagen.

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.

Humphrey Asamoah Agyekum participates in seminar on Ghana’s recent election

CGC researcher Humphrey Asamoah Agyekum participated earlier this month as a panelist in the seminar "Democratic momentum in Africa? Reflections on the recent election in Ghana," organized by the University of…

Centre director Mette Birkedal Bruun in the podcast ‘Verden forsøgt forklaret’

Centre director Mette Birkedal Bruun was recently a guest on the University of Copenhagen podcast series Verden forsøgt forklaret (Attempts to explain the world)

New blog post by Mercy King’ori on the nuances of privacy in contemporary African communities

In November 2024 we had the pleasure to welcome Mercy King’ori, Lawyer and Policy Analyst in Privacy and Data Protection, at the recurring PRIVACY Challenge Seminar. Here, she gave a lecture on her research regarding…

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,…

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.