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Research visit at University of Sydney

Carsten Kirkeby visited the Disease Ecology Lab at the University of Sydney for two weeks in April-May 2026, where Sandra Carapeto is currently on an external research stay. During the visit, a meeting with the…

Green initiatives can cause conflict and inequality in Africa

Several African countries are keen to brand themselves through ambitious climate projects. But these green initiatives can, in some cases, fuel conflict – and because they are part of the global green transition, they…

Industrial waste used to develop non-toxic wood protection

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have developed a new, non-toxic method for protecting wood that could eventually replace conventional pressure-treated timber.

Scientists stunned: Volcano cleans up after itself by removing methane from the air

A violent volcanic eruption in the South Pacific has revealed a surprising natural mechanism that could potentially help slow global warming. The finding provides entirely new insights into atmospheric chemistry and may…

Dog training choices reflect owners’ ethical views on animals

A new study from the University of Copenhagen explores how dog owners’ ethical views on animals are reflected in the training methods they use.

Irene Tamborra receives Villum Ascending Investigator Grant

Irene Tamborra is Chair of the Advisory Board of the Niels Bohr International Academy. She is also a Mercator Fellow (equivalent to a Visiting Professor) at the Max Planck Institutes for Physics and Astrophysics in…

Normalization as a dynamic for reducing resource-intensive food consumption

Discussions about changing consumption into more sustainable patterns have begun to identify normalization processes as a possible dynamic to drive less resource-intensive practices.

Alessandro Petrarolo, Ph.d.

PhD student Alessandro Petrarolo is employed for the period 1 September 2026 – 31 August 2029, in the Section of Insurance and Economics, under the supervision of Professor Trine Krogh Boomsma.

Kasper Niss, Ph.d.

PhD student Kasper Niss is employed for the period 1 April 2026 – 31 March 2029, in the Section of Statistics and Probability, under the supervision of Professor Susanne Ditlevsen.

Ko Aoki, postdoc

Postdoctoral researcher Ko Aoki is employed for the period 1 April 2026 – 31 March 2029, in the Section of Algebra and Geometry, with Professor Nathalie Wahl as host.

Longstanding Quantum communication barrier broken

Long standing barrier broken – It is now possible to send single photons that can’t be copied or split and are completely secure – in our ordinary network of optical fibers. The secure internet is within reach.

Inspiring intersections at Latest Advances in Stem Cell-based Disease Modelling and Drug Screening

Latest Advances in Stem Cell-Based Disease Modelling and Drug Screening brought together a cross section of over 200 researchers at the forefront of stem cell-based disease modelling and drug screening.

Dealing with annoying cats

The study investigates the effect of enrichment in the form of (i) non-food-related object play and (ii) food puzzles on owner-directed attention-seeking behaviour among companion cats with no or limited outdoor access.

Lundbeck Foundation Fellowship to uncover the art of silencing in the human brain

Supported by the Lundbeck Foundation Fellowship, Postdoc Anna Malkowska will investigate how gene silencing is regulated during the complex, stepwise process of neural stem cell differentiation in the developing human…

Gut microbes might hold the key to chicken growth and health

A new open-access study published in ISME Communications sheds light on how gut bacteria may influence the growth and health of chickens - important research with great implications for global food production.

Less food waste: Supermarkets can save money by giving surplus food away

When supermarkets choose the right strategy for surplus food, they can both reduce food waste and improve their bottom line. An analysis from the University of Copenhagen shows that it is often more profitable to donate…

Investigating dog and cat owners’ uptake of pet health insurance and spending on veterinary treatment

This study investigates the reasons for the uptake of insurance among dog and cat owners in different income groups in Austria, Denmark and the UK.

Elephant genomes reveal a past of continental connectivity and a future of increasing isolation

In the largest genomic mapping of Africa's elephants, an international team of researchers shows that elephant history is defined by the ability to move across large distances and exchange genes throughout the African…

Gene sharing keeps life’s genetic code stable

A new paper in the Cell Press journal Trends in Genetics is challenging one of biology’s oldest assumptions: that the genetic code’s near-universality is simply a frozen accident of early evolution. Instead, researchers…

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.

Andrew Chael receives Villum Young Investigator Grant

Andrew Chael was most recently an associate research scholar at the Princeton University Gravity Initiative. He previously held a NASA Einstein Fellowship at the Princeton Center for Theoretical Science. He received his…

Construction work at ACF – April to December 2026

Construction works at Panum 10.4 will take place from 13 April to end December 2026. Some noise may occur during the period.

Important: Import/Export Services Unavailable June 22 – July 17

ACF Import/Export Unit closed June 22 to July 17 for summer holiday. Import and export of animals and breeding materials will not be available.

“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…