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Prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant to Associate Professor Joanna Bergström

Her new project aims to build the first scientific foundation for how humans learn to control virtual bodies – unlocking safer, more effective, and more immersive VR experiences with wide societal impact.

Researchers test “smart-pill” to explore tiger stomach microbiomes

New research takes a major step toward understanding the little-known world of stomach-dwelling bacteria by feeding high-tech capsules to tigers.

Rapport: Kysten som Konfliktzone

The Coastal Conflicts project has produced a short report on the mapping of coastal protection conflicts across Denmark, summarizing some of the main findings. Read the report here:…

Fermentation makes ocean greens more palatable

Seaweed has long been praised as a sustainable superfood, but its characteristic 'fishy' flavor has been a barrier for many Western consumers. Now, a new study from the University of Copenhagen shows that fermentation…

New study pioneers conservation hologenomics to protect Denmark’s orchids

A new study introduces a novel approach to plant conservation by integrating population genomics with analysis of orchid root-associated fungi. The research highlights the importance of the holobiont, viewing plants and…

NBI Scientists Contribute to New Eske Kath Artwork for Grønningen 2025 Exhibition

This week, two researchers from the Niels Bohr Institute, Assistant Professor Sarah Pearson and affiliated Associate Professor Jácome (Jay) Armas, participated in an inspiring collaboration between art and science.

Andras' M.Sc. defense

On December 3rd Andras successfully defended his M.Sc. thesis titled “Hydroxyl Radical Initiated Phosphorus Reactions in the Atmosphere

Atmospheric chemistry Christmas lunch 2025

The group attended the atmospheric chemistry Christmas lunch on December 10th. The evening was filled with delicious food as well as the thrilling game of pakkeleg.

Signe Sophus Lai and Sofie Flensburg (CTS) are part of a new Carlsberg Research grant

Signe Sophus Lai and Sofie Flensburg from the Center for Tracking and Society are part of a new Carlsberg Research Communication grant for the project SKYEN FINDES IKKE (There is no cloud).

Associate Professor Antonella Dost joins reNEW Copenhagen

Antonella Dost sets up lab at at reNEW Copenhagen as a new Principal Investigator.

"We were walking in the streets, chanting 'research for the people, not for profit'"

From emergency surgeon to discoverer of GLP-1 and its effects on insulin production and satiety, CBMR Group Leader Professor Jens Juul Holst has spent fifty years pursuing one question: how does metabolism go wrong, and…

Rasmus Fensholt among Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2025

Rasmus Fensholt from TreeSense is among Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2025. Highly Cited Researchers demonstrate significant and broad influence in their field(s) of research. Each researcher selected has authored…

Over half of global coastal settlements are retreating inland due to intensifying climate risks

A new study using satellite nightlight data reveals that more than half of the world’s coastal settlements have retreated inland over the past 30 years in response to intensifying climate hazards. The study coauthored b…

AI to Predict and Explain Machine Maintenance Needs

How can the vast amounts of data collected from modern machines today be used to make maintenance predictions?

The Paradox of Climate Protest

Disruptive protest actions are among the tools often used by climate activists. New research from the University of Copenhagen shows that these types of actions have the intended effect: they raise public awareness of…

Sarah Pearson modtager Mindelegat

Sarah Pearson modtager Kirstine Meyers Mindelegat fra Selskabet for Naturlærens Udbredelse (SNU).

Anomalous two-tusked narwhals show no difference in diet or foraging ecology relative to normal narwhals

New research sheds light on one of the Arctic’s rarest biological phenomena—the two-tusked narwhal.

New initiative is set to make climate education tangible and relevant

A new teaching project from the Center for Macroecology, Evolution and Climate, supported by the Villum Foundation, will develop hands-on climate education rooted in schools’ local nature.

PhD defence Konstantinos Georgopoulos

Konstantinos Georgopoulos successfully defended his PhD thesis in November 2025.

Breast cancer treatments can improve both survival chances and income

Radiation therapy treatment for breast cancer not only improves survival rates but also generates long-term financial benefits according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen.

CeBIL Director Prof. Timo Minssen Featured at Celebration of the Extended UCHP UNESCO Chair in the Right to Science

On 18 November 2025, CeBIL Director Professor Timo Minssen will take part in the event “Four More Years: Celebrating the Extension of the UCHP UNESCO Chair in the Right to Science.” The event marks the extension of…

Companionship counts

Behavioural welfare indicators support that social housing benefits rabbit welfare.

Professor Remko Boom receives the 2025 Nils Foss Excellence Prize

The Nils Foss Excellence Prize is given to internationally acclaimed scientists and honors excellent, innovative research leading to remarkable improvements in sustainability, quality and safety in the food supply chain…

QEX: A Major European Leap in Quantum Research

QEX (Quantum EXcellence) co-managed by Denmark and the Netherlands—with key contributions from Ireland, Spain, and Germany—QEX will drive quantum software and application breakthroughs, strengthening Europe’s position i…