News about Public health

University of Copenhagen launches major knowledge hub for women in menopause

Many women lack knowledge about menopause, which has long been an under‑prioritized topic. A new knowledge hub from the University of Copenhagen aim to help women gain an overview and understand this phase of life.

Children with poor oral health more often develop cardiovascular disease as adults

Cavities and severe gum disease in childhood are linked to a significantly higher incidence of heart attack, stroke and coronary artery disease in adulthood, according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen.

New annual report highlights progress in strengthening health professions education in India and Kenya

The annual report 2025 marks the first year of a new five-year project phase funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, with a focus on mutual capacity strengthening between partner institutions in Denmark, India and Kenya.…

Student job

We are looking for a Copenhagen-based student with an interest in educational research and international collaboration to join the University of Copenhagen team working on the Partnership for Education of Health…

From data collection to innovation: Student perspectives on health challenges in Kibera

15 students from the University of Copenhagen participated in the Study and Innovation Programme in Kenya, and came up with innovative solutions for health challenges in Africa's largest informal settlement.

Mothering on the Move: New NNF grant for Maria Marti Castaner

Maria Marti Castaner , will head INTERGEN, an interdisciplinary research international project aimed at Advancing Maternal Health and Wellbeing in Contexts of Forced Migration Across Borders.

Manisha Nair: Improving women’s cardiometabolic health in pregnancy

Meet Manisha Nair, a newly appointed Professor of Global Health at the Global Health Section, University of Copenhagen.

Zorana Jovanovic Andersen elected Advocacy Council Chair of the European Respiratory Society (ERS)

ERS is the world’s largest respiratory society, bringing together over 35,000 lung health professionals—including clinicians, nurses, and scientists—from more than 160 countries, all dedicated to improving lung health…

97 percent of women in Denmark experience symptoms during menopause

Menopause is a significant public health challenge for the majority of women in Denmark, according to new research from the University of Copenhagen.

97 percent of women in Denmark experience symptoms during menopause

Menopause is a significant public health challenge for the majority of women in Denmark, according to new research from the University of Copenhagen.

Interview with Christos Tsampoulatidis

Former COPE student assistant Christos Tsampoulatidis shares his experience of working at COPE and as a student in the Master’s in Global Health, specialising in Disaster Risk Management.

New AI-platform to strengthen global pandemic preparedness

Samir Bhatt, Professor at the Department of Public Health, is joining the establishment of a new center aimed at developing an AI-powered platform to enhance global pandemic preparedness.

Ellie Edmond Shimmin: Reducing health inequities by strengthening the education of health professionals

Ellie Edmond Shimmin reflects on her role in a partnership-based programme operating across India and Kenya focused on reducing health inequities by strengthening the education of health professionals.

New DFF grant to protect the most vulnerable – and promote health equity from the very beginning of life

Stine Urhøj from Public Health just received 6,94 mio. DKK fra DFF for the PRECARE-Project, to investigate respiratory infections in infants and identify prevention strategies that account for the specific circumstance…

Student voices shaping global health: Meet our Student Advisory Board

Created to embed student perspectives into the School of Global Health’s strategic development and activities, the Student Advisory Board empowers students from the University of Copenhagen.

Call for abstracts: Rethinking Global Aid - The Reset

Global aid is at a crossroads. Rising nationalism, colonial legacies, declining support for development assistance, and a shifting multilateral order are reshaping the foundations of international cooperation.

Planetary Boundaries show rising risks and urgency to protect Earth’s life-support systems

The 2025 Planetary Health Check Report was launched earlier this week. Emmanuel Raju, Associate Professor at Global Health, IFSV and Director of the Copenhagen Centre for Disaster Research and Friederike Otto, Professor…

New AI Model Can Predict Diseases 20 Years Ahead

By developing a new AI model, researchers prove able to forecast diseases decades before they occur, according to a new study involving scientists from the University of Copenhagen. The research holds particular promise…

IFSV Researchers Awarded Both Erhoff Prizes in 2025

Two researchers from the Department of Public Health (IFSV) have been awarded this year’s prestigious Erhoff Prizes for their internationally recognized contributions to lifelong health research.

Children from homes with fewer resources have an increased risk of asthma

Children from less-advantaged socio-economic circumstances have a significantly increased risk of developing asthma. Smoking during pregnancy and breastfeeding are two of the major contributing factors to these…

Children from homes with fewer resources have an increased risk of asthma

Children from less-advantaged socio-economic circumstances have a significantly increased risk of developing asthma. Smoking during pregnancy and breastfeeding are two of the major contributing factors to these…

Press release

Read the Novo Nordisk Foundation and University of Copenhagen press release on the new Center for Protein Design (CPD)

From streets to sensors: Copenhagen's first Datawalk explores health and urban living

Join the Copenhagen Datawalk - a new initiative by School of Global Health that explores the hidden data that shape Copenhagen's urban development.

Students tackle chronic disease in conflict zones at Global Health Solutions 2025

The University of Copenhagen’s annual global health case challenge, Global Health Solutions, concluded with a showcase of student-led innovation aimed at addressing chronic disease care in war zones.