News about The University

Students from the Department of Computer Science secure the title of Danish National Champions in AI

For two years in a row, students from the Department of Computer Science (DIKU) have demonstrated their outstanding skills in AI and earned the title of national champions in artificial intelligence at the Danish…

17 million for Danish research in data science

Two researchers from SUND each receive a grant for their projects in data science from the Novo Nordisk Foundation's Data Science Investigator Program. The funds will be used for deep learning and machine learning to…

A new hologenomic paradigm for understanding and treating parasite infections

In a new study, researchers shed light on the intricate relationship between host–gut microbiota interactions and their influence on parasite infections in farmed Atlantic salmon. Highlighting the importance of a…

Annlouise Hagen joins CMP

Annlouise joins the GLURP team

Mikkel Vestergaard joins CMP

Mikkel joins the OF-CANCER team

Rasmus Ejsing joins CMP

Rasmus joins the VLPVAC team

Sociological research plays key role in conflict management campaign

A new campaign aims to prevent conflicts between passengers, bus drivers and ticket inspectors in public transport. The campaign draws on the latest research - and with the researcher in a rare key role.

Yasmin Ibrahim joins CMP

Yasmin joins the BIOENGINEERING team

New educational collaboration strengthens the bond between biotech and biosolutions

The Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen and University College Absalon have agreed on a partnership spanning collaboration and facility-sharing for their programs in Biotechnology and Biosolutions in…

DDEA Award Recipient Jordi Merino Wants to Leave a Lasting Impact with His Genetics Research

Jordi Merino receives a DDEA Early-Career Researcher Award in the field of diabetes for his highly promising career track and his notable contributions to research in diabetes prevention and care.

New study unveils link between microbial community succession and secondary metabolites in marine biofilm development

Exploring the interplay between microbial community composition and secondary metabolism in marine biofilms, this new research uncovers previously unknown connections between community dynamics and the potential for…

Susan Weng Larsen Head of PharmaSchool

Associate Professor Susan Weng Larsen is the new Head of PharmaSchool from 1 March 2024.

Susan Weng Larsen Head of PharmaSchool

Associate Professor Susan Weng Larsen is the new Head of PharmaSchool from 1 March 2024.

COVID-19 can be harsh on our organs. Now, a significant grant aims to prevent serious consequences

Most of the Danish population has been infected with COVID-19, and several studies indicate that the infection may impact the functioning of our organs. Horizon Europe is now providing 67.6 million DKK to prevent seriou…

COVID-19 can be harsh on our organs. Now, a significant grant aims to prevent serious consequences

Most of the Danish population has been infected with COVID-19, and several studies indicate that the infection may impact the functioning of our organs. Horizon Europe is now providing 67.6 million DKK to prevent seriou…

VOLT goes places!

While most PhD students decide to go abroad for their change of scientific environment, I decided to do something different. As researchers, we tend to forget that our research can have real-world applications; this fac…

Job postings

The Centre for Culture and the Mind (CULTMIND) is looking for applicants to fill out the three academic and administrative positions below.

Queen Saidi

Ph.D., Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen

Robert Burklund receives Villum Young Investigator Grant

Robert Burklund, a postdoc at the Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, has received DKK 7 million from the VILLUM Young Investigator Program.

UCPH highlights the Department of Sociology's work on educational reforms of sociology programmes

In recent years, the Department of Sociology has worked hard to develop its degree programme to remedy several problems, e.g. a high dropout rate.

SAMF Data Lab 2023-24 Digital Infrastructure Research Grant (Early Career Researchers)

The SAMF Data Lab has funds available for social science researchers within the University of Copenhagen for the creation and support of research infrastructure.

Uncovering natures lessons in plant-root microbiome co-evolution

Associate Professor Christopher Barnes has secured a Villum Young Investigator grant for his ambitious research project aimed at unravelling the mysteries of the co-evolution between plants and their root microbiomes. A…

BRIC professor Janine Erler awarded Novo Nordisk Foundation Distinguished Innovator Grant

Professor Janine Erler receives a DKK 5,94 million grant to support the development of a new anticancer therapy for clinical applications. Her goal is to produce RNA-based therapies targeting metastatic tumor growth.

Nutan Limaye receives prestigious ACM award

Nutan Limaye receives the ACM India Outstanding Contributions in Computing by a Woman Award.