News about Public health

Olivier Rubin Publishes new Book: Chronic Crises: An Exploration of Crises with No End in Sight

The book explores six such cases, namely famine, starvation, antimicrobial resistance, climate change, COVID-19, and HIV/AIDS. While very different in nature, they share a common feature: their endings are unclear,…

When the system cracks, what emerges?

This year's film festival theme is 'Emerging': When the system cracks, what emerges? A moment to question, reflect, and see things differently.

“Wake-up call” from leading sleep scientists: Night-time warming threatens the sleep of billions

Hotter nighttime temperatures disrupt our sleep to an alarming degree and the impacts appear to be accelerating, scientists warn. An international group of scientists is calling for the first global taskforce to help…

Strengthening collaboration with PEP partners in India

The PEP partnership aims to strengthen the capacity of educational institutions’ capacity to train nurses and other health professionals. In total, the PEP-UCPH team visited three PEP partners: the Public Health…

Climate change, extreme heat and health: From evidence to action

In December 2025, the School of Global Health and Copenhagen Center for Disaster Research brought together people to explore the impact of extreme heat on health in the context of climate change.

Gregor Schäfer: Migration, education, and the future of the global health workforce

Meet Gregor Schäfer, a postdoctoral fellow at the Global Health Section, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen.

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.

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.

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.

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.