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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.

Salvation vs. health: The eternal pursuit of the flawless life

Centre Director Mette Birkedal Bruun in a live interview at Copenhagen University Library Fiolstræde

NEW BOOK: Privacy in Early Modern Saxony - Perspectives on Architecture, Culture, Health, Law, and Religion

NEW BOOK: Privacy in Early Modern Saxony - Perspectives on Architecture, Culture, Health, Law, and Religion

Toxic behaviour in the political debate has hidden costs for women

When female politicians receive toxic messages, they are widely perceived as more serious than similar messages sent to men. Furthermore, the same type of message sent to men and women are not attributed the same…

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…

Independent Research Fund Denmark supports five social science projects

Researchers in Psychology, Economics and Sociology are among the recipients of the October 2024 grants from Independent Research Fund Denmark.

New centre of excellence to promote early childhood mental health

With three large grants, the Department of Psychology, UCPH, and the National Institute of Public Health at SDU are establishing a Centre of Excellence in Early Intervention and Family Studies.

Rich and poor both willing to pay for more equality

At both ends of the income scale, opponents of inequality will pay to equalise economic differences in society – as long as it is done publicly. This is shown in a new study from CEBI.

Rich and poor both willing to pay for more equality

At both ends of the income scale, opponents of inequality will pay to equalise economic differences in society – as long as it is done publicly. This is shown in a new study from CEBI.

Mette Birkedal Bruun was part of an impressive lineup at the BIBLIOTEKSHAVEN LIVE events series, where academia meets the arts.

On Thursday 12 September, Centre director Mette Birkedal Bruun was among the performers at the open-air event BIBLIOTEKSHAVEN LIVE Garden at the Library in the city centre. Mette Birkedal Bruun. Credit: Flemming Bo…

CMS co-hosts conference in Parliament on Nordic-Baltic defense and security

Researchers from CMS contributed as moderators during the Danish Parliament's conference on Nordic-Baltic defence and security.

CMS publishes new Security Policy Survey 2024

Is the world more or less safe today than five years ago? What are the biggest threats to Denmark? Should the West increase its military deterrence against Russia?

Project on the dual role of lobbying supported by ERC grant

Do lobbyists equip politicians with valuable information, or do they entice our elected representatives to look after special interests? Probably both, is the assumption behind an upcoming research project by Wiebke…

Project to investigate the social and political impact of migrant deaths

Every year, thousands of migrants from Africa die on their way to Europe. A new anthropological project funded by the European Research Council will examine the impact of these deaths on the bereaved.

Physicians can significantly reduce antibiotic use – without compromising treatment

Some physicians prescribe far more antibiotics than others. But more frequent use of antibiotics doesn't benefit patients – and it can contribute to the antibiotic resistance that could soon kill millions of people…

Expert group proposes major reform of employment programmes

An expert group set up by the government and chaired by Professor Claus Thustrup Kreiner of CEBI recommends simplifying and de-bureaucratising Danish employment efforts.

Following in parents' educational footsteps reaps financial rewards

Lawyers, doctors and engineers who have studied in the same field as their parents have higher incomes than their colleagues, according to a new Danish study.

Experienced leader to head the Department of Psychology

Future Professor of Consumer Psychology Annemarie Olsen will head the Department of Psychology over the coming years.

Diplomats use social media to project a harmonious image

A new study harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to analyze over 55,000 images shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by more than a thousand diplomats worldwide, uncovering a striking…

New DFF-funded project explores the dual role of lobbying

Do lobbyists equip politicians with valuable information, or do they entice our elected representatives to look after special interests? Probably both, is the assumption behind an upcoming research project by Wiebke…

Call for Papers on Early Modern privacy for The Renaissance Society of America Conference 2025

Gezicht op huizen in Delft, bekend als 'Het straatje' Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675) The Renaissance Society of America Conference 2025 will be held in Boston 20-22 March. Background Privacy is hardly a hallmark of…