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Why Trust?

Why trust? A mixed-method investigation of the origins and meaning of trust during the COVID-19 lockdown in Denmark Professor Merlin Schaeffer has contributed the article ‘Why trust? A mixed-method investigation of the…

Brady Wagoner receives award for outstanding lifetime research achievements

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation selects internationally renowned scientists and scholars from all disciplines for the award, “whose fundamental discoveries, new theories, or insights have had a significant impact…

CEPRI/CirCus is hiring!

Two post-doc positions are now available in CEPRI on the CirCus project.

David Sausdal Publishes Monograph on Globalized Local Policing

CGC researcher, David Sausdal, publishes monograph on the effects of globalization upon local policing.

Interview with Andreas Reckwitz: A Society of Singularities

Associate Professor Mikael Carleheden and Associate professor Anders Petersen (University of Aalborg) have published the article 'Interview with Andreas Reckwitz: A Society of Singularities' in the journal Theory,…

We are hiring!

Two post-doc positions are now available in CEPRI on the CirCus project.

Jens Schovsbo co-edited the book ‘Improving Intellectual Property: A Global Project

Professor Jens Schovsbo has co-edited the book ‘Improving Intellectual Property: A Global Project‘. The book has just been published with Edward Elgar and it is a Festschrift for Professor Rochelle Dreyfuss.

Grounding the Prosperity Gospel

In their recent work, Associate Professor Karen Lauterbach and CAS Affiliate Professor George Bob-Milliar, present an overview of grounding the prosperity gospel, basing their discussion on an analysis of the project of…

Jakob Demant publishes article on pathways to School Shooting Subculture

CGC researcher, Jakob Demant, publishes article based on an extensive review of existing literature on pathways to School Shooting Subculture.

Early Childhood Education and Care in Denmark: A Social Investment Success

In a new study Trine P. Larsen and Caroline de la Porte investigates why Denmark is considered the leader among the Nordic countries and globally when it comes to childcare.

Unions and precarious work: How power resources shape diverse strategies and outcomes

In a new article Trine P. Larsen and Bjarke Refslund et.al. examines how trade unions tackle precarious work by analysing three illustrative case-studies from Denmark, Germany and the UK.

Stereotypes about senior employees lead to premature retirements

Senior employees often feel insecure about their position in the workplace because they fear that colleagues see them as worn-out and unproductive, which are common stereotypes about older employees. This leads to…

Trust hardly makes us careless and complacent in crisis situations

A new study highlights the importance of mutual trust between citizens and authorities when society is facing a crisis.

New visitor at iCourts - Katarzyna Krzyżanowska

17 April - 31 May 2023

Presentation of research results

Project participants provide a comprehensive view on climate change, urban flooding, mobility disruptions and livelihoods at the AAG conference

A new MSc in Biosolutions programme to open in Kalundborg next year

The University of Copenhagen will open a new two-year MSc in Biosolutions programme in Kalundborg in 2024. The goal is to train graduates with a solid knowledge of sustainable solutions and technologies for the bio-base…

Atreyee Sen Awarded Prize for Year's Best Article in Critical Asian Studies

CGC researcher, Atreyee Sen, has ben awarded Critical Asian Studies' inaugural prize for the year's best article published in the journal.

CEBI receives funding for four more years

A new grant of DKK 39.8 million from the Danish National Research Foundation ensures that researchers at CEBI can continue their research on economic behaviour and inequality.

The effect of earmarked parental leave - Thomas H. Jørgensen on TV2 News

Research shows that especially the level of compensation during the leave matters a lot for how much leave fathers take.

Using topic modelling to explore case summaries

In this blog post, I use a Hierarchical Stochastic Block Model to explore latent topics in summaries of cases that have been before the Refugee Appeals Board in 2018-2020.

A positive intergenerational workplace climate is related to better self-perceived ageing

A workplace climate that accommodates all age groups seem to have a positive impact on both younger and older employees' views on ageing and on employees' work engagement, according to new research.

New visitor at CeBIL - Barbora Havlíková

1 February - 30 June 2023

Origins of up to 44 percent of Danish wood is a mystery

In the first ever report of Denmark's total wood consumption, University of Copenhagen researchers conclude that the origin of nearly half of all timber felled in Denmark is a mystery. This is a problem according to the…

Multidimensional sustainability assessment of pig production systems at herd level – The case of Denmark

Pig production systems vary in their ability to meet key sustainability goals such as lowered environmental impact, lowered climate impact, reduced land use, economic viability, and improved animal welfare. These goals…