News about The University

Unique opportunity for MA-student: Internship at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

We are looking for an MA student in history at the Saxo Institute to apply for internships at the UN Library & Archives Geneva in partnership with the Centre for Modern European Studies (CEMES), Saxo Institute. This is …

Hartshorn salt and “baking” solves a serious environmental problem

Polyester is the second most used textile in the world and an environmental menace, especially because most of it never gets recycled. The fabric, a blend of plastic and cotton, has been difficult for the industry to…

The Scandinavia-Japan Sasakawa Foundation

The Scandinavia-Japan Sasakawa Foundation is pleased to announce a second round for applications to our grant for exchange with Japan - both for students and researchers this year.

Two new professors: Rasmus Prætorius Clausen and Anders Bach

Head of Department Dan Stærk: It is with great pleasure that I can announce two new professors, Professor Anders Bach and Professor Rasmus Prætorius Clausen, starting today August 1st at Department of Drug Design and…

First surgical 'Nobel Prize' goes to a Professor from UCPH

Professor Henrik Kehlet from the faculty of Health and Medical Sciences receives new, international prize for his pioneering efforts in ensuring that patients all over the world have a smooth surgical experience.

The Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Programme 2024

Registration for the TLHE programme starting in February 2024 is now open.

Stakeholder workshop

Thursday 31 August. at 13.00-15.30

22-year-old talent is now ‘researcher Tetris’ world champion

With world-class programming, 22-year-old computer science student William Bille Meyling beats seasoned professors at the unofficial world championships in geometric algorithms. He was recently honoured for his…

Unravelling the Dynamics of Genetic Rescue in Endangered Wolves

Seeking to combat the alarming decline in global biodiversity and the threat of a Sixth Mass Extinction, postdoctoral researcher Claudia Fontsere Alemany from Center for Evolutionary Hologenomics has been awarded a Mari…

Unravelling the Dynamics of Genetic Rescue in Endangered Wolves

Seeking to combat the alarming decline in global biodiversity and the threat of a Sixth Mass Extinction, postdoctoral researcher Claudia Fontsere Alemany from Center for Evolutionary Hologenomics has been awarded a Mari…

Trine Mygind Korsby has been selected for UCPH Forward

CGC researcher Trine Mygind Korsby has been selected for UCPH Forward – a talent program at University of Copenhagen for excellence in research.

Celebrating World Microbiome Day with the world's first holobiont data portal

As a leading research institution within the field of hologenomics and microbiome research, Center for Evolutionary Hologenomics proudly participated in the global celebration of World Microbiome Day and on the very sam…

Celebrating World Microbiome Day with the world's first holobiont data portal

As a leading research institution within the field of hologenomics and microbiome research, Center for Evolutionary Hologenomics proudly participated in the global celebration of World Microbiome Day and on the very sam…

University of Copenhagen Offers New Education in Plant-Based Foods

The Danish food sector is at the forefront globally, and as part of maintaining and preferably improving this position during the green transition, the University of Copenhagen has established a new specialization, a…

Researchers will explore and develop a new ecological ethics

With support from VELUX FONDEN, a collaboration between anthropologists and theologians will pave the way for a new ecological ethics that focuses on the interaction between nature and human interests.

Big congratulations to our new Masters of Science!

We celebrated the new graduates from the Department of Food Science and the Department of Sports and Nutrition at the University of Copenhagen.

Group leader Konstantin Khodosevich appointed professor

Group Leader Konstantin Khodosevich has been appointed professor in neurodevelopmental disorders by July 1st 2023. Konstantin Khodosevich has been a group leader at BRIC since 2015. The goal of Khodosevich Group is to…

Carl Winsløw is at the helm of CERME: We must handle our growing pains 

For the 13th time, leading European researchers in didactics of mathematics will gather at the CERME congress.

Ian Hickson has been honored with the prestigious KFJ prize

The prize is awarded every year by the Kirsten and Freddy Johansen Foundation for outstanding achievements in medical science, among other things.

Research in mental health receives a huge boost

With a significant grant of EUR 7 million, researchers aim to provide mental health prevention and promotion interventions for the European population.

New MSC-postdoc: Paulina Kolata

Dr Paulina (Paula) Kolata joined the Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies (ToRS) and the Centre for Contemporary Buddhist Studies (CCBS) at the University of Copenhagen as Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action…

Seven DFF grants for ILF research projects

Five researchers at Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology are heading seven new project funded by DFF, Independent Research Fund Denmark.

Susanne Kaae new Professor at IF

Susanne Kaae is now Professor at the Department of Pharmacy, where she has been a greatly appreciated researcher in social pharmacy since 2006.

Teacher of the Year creates boxes that can accommodate everyone

A remarkable understanding of the students has made Mette Burmølle and her courses at the Department of Biology extremely popular. Now, she receives the Teacher of the Year award at SCIENCE 2023.